Daytripping May-June 2021 Issue

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Robert Hall Originals, St. George 

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The bottom borders in this issue contain quotes, proverbs & more for a belated Mother’s Day. 

May-June 2021

C’mon, Who Needs a Great Big Hug? 

This issue was supposed to come 

out in May, but “You-know-what” got in 

the way. It’s a big relief to finally have 

it hitting the streets at the start of June 

and I have to thank our customers, the 

advertisers you see on these pages, for 

sticking with us. Some, like live theatres 

and most event organizers, are unable 

to do anything but wait and we feel so 

badly for them. A few others had to hold 

off and we understand that of course, 

but almost all of them will be back in 

Daytripping when the time is right. I am 

so gratified that we have this strong bond 

with them - please give them a chance to 

earn your business. 

There’s a light at the end of this tunnel 

and we can all see it coming in to view. We 

always have a column letting you know 

which shops are new to Daytripping or 

haven’t been in for a long time, but in the 

past year there have been only a scant 

few to mention. That list is on page 8 and 

it’s finally growing again. To be fair, about 

half the new listings are in Kingsville. The 

proactive folks in that town want you to 

discover all they have to offer when you 

and Doug Ford feel it’s safe to do so, and 

it is a terrific area to explore. Some towns 

are being very cautious about welcoming 

visitors, which I do understand of course, 

but this past year has given Ontarians 

the opportunity to discover what is in our 

own back yards, and there’s a lot. 

You have probably been to shops and 

towns and farm markets that you’d never 

been to before, or maybe re-discovered. 

Experts would tell us that we are 

creatures of habit, and habits are hard to 

change, but “You-know-what” changed 

a whole pile of our habits, didn’t it? If it 

rings true then your habits have already 

changed and you’ll continue to buy food 

at those markets you started supporting, 

and paint from the local hardware store 

instead of Gargantuamart. You’ll go back 

to that Inn on the Harbour in Port Stanley 

because you fell in love with it and it’s a 

part of you now. You’ll actually go sit at 

a table inside that local restaurant you’ve 

been ordering takeout from because you 

tried their chicken parmesan and it was 

the best you’ve ever had. Maybe you’ll 

order a Railway City beer or an Alton 

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Farms wine because you went out of your 

way to support the local guys this past year 

and gained an appreciation for what they 

do. Maybe we’ll all be better tippers too. 

There are some things though that 

can’t get back to normal soon enough. 

You’ve probably heard people speculating 

that humans won’t hug each other as 

much. Screw that - I can’t wait to hug 

people again. If there’s no fall issue it will 

be because I was arrested for hugging 

complete strangers. 

I miss town wide yard sales too — they’re 

outdoors, don’t they count as exercise? Two 

years ago we had 113 of them listed in our 

spring issue, last year there was no spring 

issue and this year there are no yard sales. 

I don’t know about you but I’ve had the 

opportunity to purge at least a few times 

because of “You-know-what” and I have a 

crap ton of crap to get rid of. And I really 

want to buy others people crap to take the 

place of it! I think all these communities 

should change the date, for this year only, 

and hold their Town Wide Yard Sales on 

one of the weekends in September. 

I also can’t wait to see and support live 

music. Not large concerts, though they’re 

fabulous too, but I mean bar bands, duos, 

a solo act on a patio - and please tip them! 

Many musicians counted on performing as 

part of their income and have been among 

the hardest hit by all this. Hire them to play 

your backyard party... another thing I can’t 

wait to experience again. Imagine being 

able to talk to a whole bunch of people all 

at the same time without a computer! It’s 

coming folks... I’ve seen the future folks 

and it’s shining brighter than ever. 

Thank you so much for making it 

through this and for helping others along 

this difficult road. “You-know-what” may 

not be done, but it will be soon. If you can’t 

go daytripping today or this week, keep 

this copy and plan to visit some of these 

wonderful shops and stops that we’ve 

searched out for you when you are able. 

And please mention that you saw their ad 

in Daytripping. They’ve kept us going all 

these years, and so have you, by letting 

them know that their hard earned dollars 

are well spent. 

Thanks for reading! 

Mark Moran, Publisher 

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Daytripping Features 

Daytripper’s Directory Pullout Map..........13-16 

“Where You Should Eat” List...........................46 

Tourism Contact Information..........................15 

2021 Photo Contest...........................................2 

S.W. Ontario’s (Largest?) EVENTS List.............. 48 

Antique Tours..............................................28,52 

Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Farm Markets......39,40,41 

Recipes...................................................22,23,39 

Corkscrews & Craft Brews................................17 

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Vanderveld & Bill Yates, Giselle Addison, Sue Nussey & Katie, 

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“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.” (Spanish Proverb) 



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My Kingsville 

By Mark Moran, Daytripping 

After 26 years I still remember the 

first time I went to Kingsville. I was 

working on the first issue of Daytripping 

and was in search of unique shops and 

towns throughout SW Ontario. This took 

me in all directions from my home in 

Petrolia, but on this particular two day 

long trip I drove south through places like 

Wallaceburg, Ridgetown and Chatham 

and all along the way people would help 

by suggesting other distinct shops. A 

resounding theme was “Have you been 

to Kingsville yet?” 

Now this was in the 

dead of winter (I’d been 

snowed in the night before 

in Blenheim) but I was still 

amazed with this town 

and all it had to offer. The 

stately Pelee Island Winery 

was one of the first places 

I would have seen on the 

edge of Kingsville before 

making my way along 

the beautiful main street 

and into the perfectly 

sized downtown. I say 

“perfectly” because there 

was one main intersection 

at Main and Division 

streets, and from there 

you could walk wherever 

you liked for shopping. 

It’s much the same now 

all these years later, in terms of size and 

character, but it has evolved greatly in 

terms of style. 

I’ve always said you can notice 

how some towns have made the right 

decisions over a number of years, how 

they’ve embraced new ideas and cultural 

aspects. Kingsville is a leader in this 

regard. Someone said they should have 

a beautiful clock tower in the centre of 

town, and they went for it. The same goes 

for a statue of the legendary “Father of 

Conservation” Jack Miner. I took a photo 

on that day in 1995 of the local train 

station and it was doomed, ready to be 

town down or fall down at any moment. 

Now it is the absolutely gorgeous 

Mettawa Station Restaurant. Someone 

had an idea and people listened. The 

Carnegie Library, which I hear was once 

in disrepair, is now a beautiful art gallery, 

visitor’s centre and office for the BIA. The 

century old downtown buildings are in 

terrific condition, creative banners adorn 

the streetscape and ideas as simple as 

footprints along the sidewalk to quietly 

imply a welcome message can become a 

reality in a town like this. 

This is a town and a region that you 

want to stay in for night or longer. There 

are no shortage of nearby cottages, 

but there also two boutique hotels in 

the heart of it all; The Grove Hotel and 

Distinctive Inns of Kingsville. Both are 

abundantly stylish and 

have been fully ‘created’ 

in and from existing 

downtown buildings. 

Another reason to stay 

the night is that there are 

three craft breweries and/ 

or taprooms within a block 

of one another, 16 award 

winning restaurants, five 

pizzerias and a chocolatier. 

You’re also in the Essex 

County wine region. Pelee 

Island Winery is one of 

15 wineries in this region. 

There are a number of 

ladies fashion boutiques, 

antique and unique shops, 

bakeries, artisan butchers 

and a host of other 

amenities. It is one of, if 

not the healthiest and well 

balanced downtowns in Ontario. You can 

visit for the day, but you’ll wish you had 

come for three or more. 

That’s the thing about an area like 

this. You’re probably coming from at 

least an hour away and will probably 

also be exploring the wineries along 

Essex County Road #50, or historic 

Amherstburg or Point Pelee National 

Park. Even Kingsville is not just the 

town itself — it now takes in and area 

that includes Cottam and Ruthven, 

where you’ll find Ruthven Nurseries and 

Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. 

This will be the second year for Open 

Streets. With indoor dining being limited, 

the main street of Kingsville is closed to 

traffic on Saturdays from 4:00 to 10:30 

to allow for restaurants and shops to 

serve you on patios under the summer 

sunset. The same people who bring you 

the folk festival are arranging for live 

entertainment on two stages on these 

evenings. I can’t wait to be there! 

On that one cold, winter day I may 

not have noticed Lakeside Park, which is 

now home to the Kingsville Folk Festival. 

I don’t even remember if I drove down 

Division St. to the shore of Lake Erie, 

to where the Jimaan car and passenger 

ferry sails over to Pelee Island and where 

they’ve hosted tall ships on numerous 

occasions. I do remember driving past 

the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary and I still 

stop by every chance I get. I also recall just 

wandering around the backstreets, which 

are full of the nicest homes and gardens 

you’ll find. Remember, this is “The 

Most Southern Town in Canada.” The 

difference in temperature is noticeable. 

It provides the right conditions for all 

the garden centres, farm markets and 

roadside stands. 

I love the motto “My Kingsville” 

because I do feel that I belong here, 

whether it’s watching music in the park 

or renting someplace to stay for a few 

nights and enjoying the local bounty 

that a southern, summer sun brings. 

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this idea. The Best of Windsor-Essex Awards showcases 

the region’s favourite place to eat, things to do, places to go, 

stores to shop & must-sees. The winners are selected by the 

residents, who know their region the best through exploring & discovering 

the best of the best. 

Each year, residents are asked to nominate who they believe is the best in 

41 hospitality categories. The top 5 in each category are recognized as the 

Best of Windsor Essex. Residents then vote to crown the Best of the Best. 

2020 saw Kingsville receive 28 nominaons, the most of any community for 

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Colasan’s 

Tropical Gardens 

Although the annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival won’t be happening this year, we are presenting free concerts throughout the summer. 

KingsvilleFolkFest.org 

The Sun Parlour Folk Music Society exists to present and promote live music through concerts and the annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival. 

The Society produces all ages, family-friendly, diverse and inclusive live music events with an emphasis on Canadian talent. 

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• Sun. n 11am-4pm 

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Sundays y in July-August 

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Seasonal Gifts 

RUTHVEN (Corner Hwy. 34 & County Rd. 45) 519-326-4019 

BEST 

shopping district 

Kingsville Downtown 

BIA District 

BEST 

historical attraction 

John R Park Homestead 

They say 

good 

things 

BEST 

golf course 

Kingsville Golf & Country Club 

Kingsville was also recognized for the best places to fish (Kingsville Dock), 

places to hike & bike (ERCA Greenway), places to stay (The Grove, 

Disncve Inns and The Wandering Dog on Pelee), where to have a great 

breakfast (The Beach House), where to have your morning Joe (Red 

Lantern) and finally where to be sure you spend some me (Lee & Maria’s 

Farmers’ Market, Lakeside Park and a ferry ride to Pelee Island). 

Be sure you make the drive to 

Kingsville to experience some 

of the best Ontario has to offer. 

BEST 

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Now we’re in LEAMINGTON, WHEATLEY, CHATHAM, KENT BRIDGE & BOTHWELL 

SWEET RETREAT 

ICE CREAM AND MORE 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

The online version may not be as 

“priceless,” ...but it’s just as free! 

Subscribe to our online version free, 

and we’ll simply email you a link to 

each new issue. It’s really easy. 

The Sweetest Spot in Leamington! 

www.daytripping.ca 

Visitors come 

from near & far 

to our 175 

year old home 

to relax in our 

back yard 

garden 

retreat. 

Scooping 32 Flavours of Premium Ice Cream Daily 

Get Spiked! 

Add a shot to any frozen treat - 

Now fully licensed for liquor and wine service. 

OPEN 12pm-10pm Every Day through to Labour Day 

7 NELSON STREET I LEAMINGTON, ON 

519-398-8158 I www.sweetretreatleamington.ca 

These are the newest shops 

to try our big, little paper... 

- Petrolia - 

Black Gold Brewery 

- Colchester - 

The Wreck Restaurant 

- Corunna - 

Cherish Treats 

- St. Thomas - 

Purely Wicked 

- Chatham - 

Lorrie’s Country Nook 

- Freelton - 

Freelton Anque 

- Clifford - 

Red Express Market 

- St. Marys - 

Snapping Turtle 

Stone Home Creaves 

- Hensall - 

Coage Culture 

- Kingsville - 

Town of Kingsville 

Kingsville BIA 

Gerhardt’s Aquac Nursery 

Fehr’s Heritage Bakery 

Jack’s Gastropub 

Disncve Inns 

Banded Goose Brewery 

Cindys’ Garden Centre 

Kingsville Folk Fesval 

Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary 

Pelee Island Winery 

Green Heart Kitchen 

The Main Grill & Ale House 

Meawa Staon Restaurant 

Please let all our customers know 

that you’re Daytripping! 

F 

rom 

Dear Daytripping, 

Our Readers 

When the pandemic first took over it was almost like making out our 

“bucket list.” What’s the most important thing now? Our health was 

probably #1 on everyone’s list and that, of course, meant healthcare 

workers. The word “essenal” was oen used when referring to people 

dealing with the pandemic and, not to discredit anyone, my mind kept 

going to the farmer. I wondered how many tons of food have been 

donated (and eaten), without a thought of who raised or grew it. By 

the way, I’m not a farmer. 

I’ve given out, by hand, thank-you cards to several local farmers but 

it’s impossible for me to reach them all personally, so I would like to 

place my “Thank-you” card in the Daytripper in hopes of reaching 

more farmers. I’ve enclosed the arcle to be placed in your paper. 

I’ve enjoyed the Daytripper for several years. And yes, we tell your 

adversers that we are daytripping! Maybe next year I will daytrip 

again. There are soooo many lovely places in Ontario that I’ve not had 

the chance to visit. In the meanme, I would like to receive Daytripping 

in the mail and keep in touch with your readers the old fashioned way: 

the printed page. And many thanks to you, your staff and contributors 

for all the work that goes into producing our Daytripper. 

Ann Reams, St. Thomas 

To the Farmer 

who was “essenal” 

long before Covid-19 and 

will connue to be essenal 

come what may. 

I’ve passed your place so many mes 

and wondered how you are; 

but God in all His wisdom, knows 

and cares much more by far. 

You may be blessed with riches 

or be poor as mice—like me. 

Whatever state you may be in 

“Thank-You” for feeding me. 

By Ann Reams, St. Thomas 

The Rules of 

Chocolate 

If you've got melted chocolate all 

over your hands, you're eang it too 

slowly. 

Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, 

oranges and strawberries all count 

as fruit, so eat as many as you want, 

they're good for you. 

When you have a problem geng 

two pounds of chocolate home from 

the store in your car, just eat it in the 

parking lot instead. 

For dieters - eat a chocolate bar before 

each meal, it'll spoil your appete. 

A box of chocolates can provide your 

total daily intake of calories in one 

place. Isn't that handy? 

If you can't eat all your chocolate, 

there's something wrong with you. 

If you eat equal amounts of white 

and dark chocolate, you have a 

balanced diet. 

Chocolate contains many preservaves. 

Preservaves make you look young. 

If you ever wondered why there is 

no such thing as Chocoholics 

Anonymous, it's because no one 

wants to quit eang it, ever. 

If there was no chocolate, there 

would be no need for control-top 

pantyhose. An enre industry would 

be devastated. 

If you put "Eat Chocolate" on your 

daily list of things to do, you'll always 

accomplish one thing you set out to 

do, every day. 

Calories are afraid of heights. If you 

store your chocolate on top of the 

fridge or high shelf, the calories will 

jump out of the chocolate to protect 

themselves. 

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“The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” (Henry Ward Beecher) 


Lake Huron 

MI 

ONTARIO 

NY 

Shop Locally, go Daytripping and stay the night exploring your own backyard! 

519-350-1745 

• Antiques • Collectibles • Nostalgia 

• Memorabilia • Refurbished Furniture 

• Glass • China • DVDs • Vinyl 

Also Scentsy & Home Baking 

~ 15 King Street East • Chatham ~ 

Tues. Wed. Thurs. 11-3, Fri. til 5, Sat. 9-5 

• Breakfast & Lunch 

Take Out 

• Outstanding 

Deli Subs! 

Mon-Fri 8am-6pm 

Sat 8am-5pm 

Order Your Pies, Tarts, Cookies & More! 

www.kentbridgecountrymarket.com 

11652 LONGWOODS ROAD, KENT BRIDGE • 519-352-5226 

5226 

thrift store 

• Furniture • Housewares • Clothing • Toys 

Your purchases enable us to donate in 

Chatham and around the world. 

Tuesday to Saturday 9 to 2 

127 Colburne St., Chatham, N7M 3L8 

(Just down from Rona) • 519-352-0911 

PRESENTS THEIR FIRST 

OUR BAKERY 

• Fresh Creative Recipes 

• Blueberry Accents 

2021 

1511 King St. W, Chatham ham • 519-354-4652 

- 

4652 

Tues & Thurs 10-4; Saturday 10-3 

See Facebook for updates. 

RETROFEST 

LIVE STREAM 

CRUISE PARTY 

& CAR SHOW 

JUNE 25/26, 2021 

FRI 6-9•SAT 11-2 

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JUNIOR JUDGES | GUEST SPEAKERS 

LIVE MUSIC | DOWNTOWN CONTESTS 

LIVE STREAM • EVENT SCHEDULE 

REGISTRATION • GENERAL INFO 

PARKS 

Blueberry Farm · Café · Bakery · Country Store 

www.parksblueberries.com 

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Fresh s 

h Blueberries in Season 

(Mid July through h 

September) em er Details on website. 

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Fresh Strawberries June til Frost 

FAMOUS for Pies,Muffins, Scones 

• Gluten Smart Scratch-Baked ch-B ak d 

Goods 

• ‘No Sugar Added’ Selections 

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Summer 

OUR CAF 

Collection 

is Arriving... 

Cool Cottons in 

Pastel & Bold 

Colours 

OUR STORE 

• Kitchen Gadgets, Tools, 

ols, 

Accessories so e 

& Cookbooks 

o ks 

• Women’s ns Apparel pa 

& Accessories 

cess 

• Gift Baskets & Certificates 

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• Prints • Christmas Corner 

• Children’s Toys • Lang Calendars 

• Homemade ma 

Preserves rv 

• Cards 

• Wall Art • Wedding di 

Favours 

Open Daily 8 to 6 • 519-692-5373 • 1-866-901-5373 

Located 7 km East of Thamesville on Hwy. #2 

Come To The Country 

Where It All Begins! 

• Enjoy Our Own Farm Raised Pork 

and Free Run Chickens (drug/additive free) 

• Fresh Eggs from our free run laying hens 

• Ontario Dry Aged Carcass Beef (aged minimum 21 days) 

Mrs. D’s 

Canned Goods 

available 

here! 

www.rmeats.com 

Coaste ler r 

Corona Rol 

Thinking back but looking ahead... a humorous take on the virus. 

• Coronacoaster: noun*- the ups and downs of a pandemic. One 

day you’re loving your bubble, doing workouts, baking banana 

bread and going for long walks... the next you’re crying, drinking 

gin for breakfast and missing people you don’t even like. 

• They celebrated the end of the plague with wine and orgies. Does 

anyone know if there is anything planned when this one ends? 

• I’m getting tired of being part of a major historical event. 

• If 2020 was a math word problem: If you’re going down a river at 

2 MPH and your canoe loses a wheel, how much pancake mix would 

you need to re-shingle your roof? 

• For those entering our store without a mask, we’ll have to take 

your temperature. (P.S. We only have rectal thermometers) 

• If 2020 were a piñata, it would be a massive beehive. 

• It’s the first time in history we can save the human race by 

lying in front of the TV doing nothing. Let’s not screw it up. 

• Pandas feed for about 12 hours a day, same as adults during 

quarantine. Hence the word PAND-emic. 

• 2020 - the year my garbage bin went out more than me. 

• Can we all agree that in 2015 when asked “where do you see yourself 

in 5 years?” nobody got the answer right? 

• Being quarantined with a chatty child is like havine an insane 

parrot glued to your shoulder. 

• 2020 “went viral” faster than anyone could have imagined. 

• If I keep stress-eating at this level, the buttons on my shirt 

will start social distancing from each other. 

• Since we’re all in quarantine, I guess we’ll all be making only inside 

jokes from now on. 

ROESCH MEATS 

Smoked pork chops, sausages, deli meats 

Wild game processing 

~ 

Gluten, lactose & sugar free products ~ 

SEASON! 

BBQ 

Pre-order 

e 

special cuts 

to ensure 

availability 

aila 

lity 

Social distancing practiced at our store 

according to government guidelines. 

Open Tues-Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-3 • Closed Sun/Mon 

DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR COOLER! 

10910 Northwood Line at Mull Rd. 

Just East of CHATHAM • 519-351-7711 

ALL PROCESSING DONE ON-SITE! 

CHATHAM 

Hwy. #40 

Hwy. #2/Longwoods Rd. 

River Line 

Mull Rd. 

Mull Rd. 

Hwy. #401 

Northwood 

Fairview 

Kent Bridge Rd. 

May-June 2021 “A mother’s love perceives no impossibilities.” (Cornelia Paddock) 

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The 

Daytripper 


SHOP 

LOCAL 

Dresden Ex will be Virtual for 2021 - dresdenex.com 

Drive-In Sunday Church Concerts begin June 27 

DRESDEN RACEWAY 

dresdenraceway.ca 

Watch for 

updates! 

UNCLE TOM’S 

CABIN 

uncletomscabin.org 

VISIT www.dresden.ca OR CALL 519-683-4368 FOR MORE INFO 

Quality Antiques, Collectibles, 

and Pre-Owned Furniture 

PLUS 

Gary’s Gallery 

2956 

St. George Street N., Dresden 

(Hwy ( 

21, north edge of town near Hwy 78) 

519-401-7322 

Mon-Sat 10 to 5 

Most M Sundays 11 to 4 

We Buy 

Estates! 

tes! 

John’s Creations: Handcrafted Driftwood Sculptures 

AWARDED 

BEST ANTIQUE 

SHOP IN COUNTY 

2018 / 2019 

Mon. to Sat. 9to7(M (May thru mid-June) 

Mon. to Sat. 9 to 5 (mid-June/Summer) 

519-683-4956 

29220 Uncle Tom’s Road, Dresden 

(Across from Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site) 

www.kentwoodgardens.com 

Dresden Plate 

Quilt Shoppe 

(formerly Shelley’s 

Painted Treasures n Quilt Shoppe) 

• 100% Cotton Fabrics 

• Custom Quilts • Quilting Classes 

• Supplies & Patterns 

• Long Arm Quilting 

• Custom Embroidery bode y 

ahhh, Summer! 

Bright Colours & Pastel Hues... 

OR Whimsical - 

hedgehogs, lambs, frogs 

are just the beginning! 

20% Discount for 

Quilters Guild Members 

Quilting is 

BEAUTY 

WI TH 

BLOCKS 

Tuesday to Friday 10 to 3 

Sat. by appointment for customers 

who may feel more comfortable. 

Please call in advance. 

462 St. George Street, South 

519-683-4244 

Updates, Details & Photos on 

or: 

www.dresdenplatequiltshoppe.net 

FUSION 

TM 

Mineral Paint, 

Stains & Waxes, Brushes 

PLUS: Milk Paint by Fusion 

Tues-Fri 

10 to 5, 

Saturday 

10 to 3 

Downtown DRESDEN... 444 St. George Street • 519-437-8064 

Designing Your Memories 

& Decorating Your Home! 

• Floral & Garden Inspired Accents 

• Inspirational Garden Stones 

• Framed Prints & Canvas Art 

• Decor Touches • Wall Signs 

• Wide Selection of Angels 

• Custom Created Weddings 

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm 

Saturdays 10am-1pm 

IT’S ME, KIMBERLY! 

“This one-of-a-kind shop is a culmination 

of my passion to hunt out unique treasures, 

whether they be vintage, new, or hand-crafted.” 

Shop Online: www.kimberlys.ca 

.ca 

www.mckellarsflowers.ca 

Christal Wills ls 

- Owner & Designer 

445 St. George St., DRESDEN • 519-683-4368 • 1-877-228-3440 

• Hand Made 

• Seasonally Inspired 

Baked in-house... 

. 

• bread • cookies 

okies 

• squares s • pies 

• scones s • cakes 

k 

• specialty items 

Curbside Menu 

Order by y 

phone 

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or email: 

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unionblockbakery@bellnet.ca 

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bake 

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elln 

lnet 

et.c 

Re-opening Updates on 

Facebook and our Website 

www.unionblockbakery.com 

413 St. . George g 

Street, t t, 

Dresden 

s en 

519-683-3000 

My Little, Green Orphans 

By Janet Robinson, Burlington 

Today, I observe my vigorous group 

of adolescent spider plants in their 

nurturing pots, growing, thriving. They 

were the result of one of the regular 

rescues I perform as I meander through 

the garden centres and their parking lots, 

spying broken pieces which have fallen 

from larger parent plants. There are so 

many little, green orphans (as well as 

beautiful flowers), left behind without a 

thought of their continuing importance 

and ability to contribute beauty and joy 

to our world. I consistently take pity on 

these who are ignored and forgotten, 

who are whispering for a second chance 

to bring a smile to someone if only given 

the opportunity. 

Spider plants (Chlorophytum 

comosum) are exquisite in their 

beauty. They are like fountains 

of greenery which arch gracefully 

beyond the sides of their pots. They 

put out long, slender stems 

which hold numerous baby 

spider plants. These juveniles can 

be left on the plant to be enjoyed 

as living pieces of art, or they can be 

removed and planted to add to your 

collection. 

When I spied these, lying helplessly 

on the cold, cement floor, each clasping 

onto mother’s thread of life after 

being severed from the fold, under an 

unsympathetic audience of greenery, 

I took them to the staff at the 

checkout and asked permission 

to take them home. 

“No problem. It’s a goner,” 

she replied. I chuckled silently, 

putting on my poker face. 

“Goner, indeed,” I thought to 

myself, knowing the potential 

of these precious outcasts and 

envisioning prolific clouds of elegance 

to come after a time of affectionate 

attentiveness to their silent pleas for 

compassion. 

My heart breaks for this world with 

its lack of imagination or ability to see 

the worth in the tiniest of things. People 

rush around and are oblivious to the 

loveliness that is all around them and 

the possibilities of that which they think 

are useless, worthless, and futile. Sadly, 

they even view animals and people 

through the same, darkened lens. 

Thankfully, there are some of us who 

see things differently. 

When I arrived home, I placed the slim 

umbilical cord which held the numerous, 

tiny babies in a tall glass of crystalline 

water. I left them on the bookcase to take 

in some light not far from the window. 

Soon, they were ready to be birthed, 

cut loose from their mother’s protective 

stem of hydration, and placed into their 

own little dwellings of fine, soft soil kept 

just moist enough for their diminutive 

roots to start their lives of independence. 

Steadily, they are growing, each 

elegant leaf striped with ivory and pale 

green. Not long from now, they will 

each be placed into larger, more stately 

homes, and will be happily producing 

progeny of their own which will rain 

down with profusion like tiny, aerial 

acrobats swinging from thin, white 

strands to perform their corde lisse. 

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“All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” (Abraham Lincoln) 


Welcome to The French Fry Capital of Canada! 

Get To The Point! 

The Starlight Casino 

Point Edward is just a start! 

• World Famous French Fries 

Under The Bridges 

• Excellent Hotels/Motels 

• Fine Dining 

• Annual Mackinac Race 

• Gift Shops 

• Large Marina 

• Downtown Shopping Area 

• Scuba Diving 

• Sports Fishing 

• Two Golf Courses 

• Walkway along St. Clair River 

& through Village 


Welcome to The Village of 

Bluewater Bridges join Point Edward, 

Canada to Port Huron, USA. 

Shop at the award winning 

International Duty Free Shop! 

Bayview 

Mackinac Race 

Saturday ay July 24th 

Visit the Village 

Facebook Page 

for details on other events 

National 

French Fry Day 

Tuesday, July 13th 

VillageOfPointEdward.com 

519-337-3021 

Casual 

Elegance 

BUTTONS 

& 

Bows 

Ladies Clothing 

& Accessories! 

- From size4to 4 18 - 

Monday to Friday 10 to 5 

Saturday 10 to 2 

at its finest! 

www.buttons-and-bows.ca 

s.ca 

131 Michigan Ave., Point Edward • 519-491-1412 

Have You Been Wondering What These Things Are? 

Little Free Library is a 

Wisconsin based non-profit 

organization with a vision to 

give everyone the chance to 

find a book personal to them. 

KINGSVILLE 

Book sharing boxes are set up 

around the globe to offer 24/7 

access to free reads. Little Free 

Library puts a focus on getting 

books out to high need areas, as 

well as offering a diverse selection. 

These are a 

few of the ones 

we’ve found in 

Southwestern 

Ontario 

BRIGHTS 

GROVE 

As reported by 

In 2005, Patti Prowse opened Buttons 

& Bows, an 800-square-foot women’s 

clothing store, in Forest. “I’ve had a 

passion for clothes my whole life. Many 

years ago, my parents were having a 

party to celebrate their 50th wedding 

anniversary. I spent $300 on a dress 

for that party, instead of buying myself 

a washer and dryer. My sister thought I 

was nuts, but that’s just how important 

clothes are to me!” Prowse had some 

experience in the 

fashion industry, 

but running a 

retail store was a 

new and exciting 

adventure. Over 

the years, she 

worked hard to 

grow her loyal 

clientele and offer 

them high-end fashion collections. 

In the spring of 2018, Prowse and 

her husband, Gary, were encouraged by 

a client’s husband to check out a new 

retail space in Point Edward. “We had 

no intention of moving from Forest, but 

when we opened the back door and 

stepped into the space, we both said, 

‘This is it.’” The Prowses completed 

most of the renovations themselves and 

the doors opened on June 2, 2018. Four 

months later, Prowse leased the other 

half of the building to expand the retail 

space and add a kitchen and accessible 

bathroom. Buttons & 

Bows, located at 131 

Michigan Avenue, in 

Point Edward is open 

Monday to Saturday. 

Prowse looks for 

designers that use 

high quality materials 

and whose collections 

are casually elegant and easy to care 

for. Joseph Ribkoff, Sympli, and Oh My 

Gauze! are some of Prowse’s current 

favourite brands, but she is always on 

the lookout for new designers and ideas. 

Buttons & Bows 

www.hashtaglocal.com 

“Shortly after opening in Point Edward, 

we had so many women asking about 

plus sizes, we decided to give it a try. 

Now, one third of our business is plussize 

clothing.” 

Every March, Buttons & Bows 

organizes a huge luggage drive for the 

Women’s Interval Home of Sarnia- 

Lambton. Prowse is passionate about 

helping women who have experienced 

abuse. “When women leave the interval 

home, they often 

don’t have any 

luggage, so they 

end up using a 

green garbage 

bag for their 

belongings. We 

collect gently 

used luggage and 

clothing here 

at the store and then deliver it to the 

interval home.” 

Prowse’s daughter, Leigh Anne James 

manages the store, and Prowse is slowly 

stepping back. “I probably won’t ever 

completely let go. I want to do the fun 

things with Leigh Anne like buying trips 

and choosing the collections. I still love 

seeing customers in the store humming 

or singing to the music and trying on 

clothes. Working with customers is the 

best part of my day.” 

Buttons & Bows has five part-time 

employees, two of whom have been 

with Prowse since 

she opened in Forest. 

“Our personal service 

makes us unique. 

Everyone who walks 

through the door is 

greeted. We are always 

smiling and friendly 

but we don’t push. We 

want all our customers to leave feeling 

good and looking their best.” 

Read more stories like this at 

www.hashtaglocal.com 

Photos by Kaoss Studios 

BAYFIELD 

LONDON 

There are over 100,000 

Little Free Libraries across 

over 100 countries, with 

an estimated 42,000,000 

books shared annually. 

Visit LFL: www.littlefreelibrary.org 

WINGHAM 

Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign 

In a 

Public 

Restroom... 

"Toilet out of order. 

Please use 

floor below." 

May-June 2021 A mother can say everything you wish to hear with a smile. 

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Lake Huron 

The 

Daytripper 

Ladies Bouque 

Womens Fashions, 

Jewellery, 

Purses & Handbags, 

Noveles & more. 

Just East of Sarnia on Cty Rd 22 

Take Exit 15 off Hwy 402 

USA 

Home & Garden Decor 

Garden Statuary, Bird Feeders, 

Home Decoraons, Pots & Planters, 

Clocks, Lanterns, Cards, Wall Art, 

Candles & so much more. 

Lake Huron 

Sarnia 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

22 

Bright’s 

Grove 

From 

Wallaceburg 

26 

401 

From 

London 

SIPKENS 

NURSERIES 

Further north, now we’re in SARNIA, POINT EDWARD, CORUNNA & BRIGHTS GROVE 

519-541-2323 tjfurniture.ca 

Wed.-Sat d S 

12-6 2 6 • Sun 12-5 

1644 London Rd on Sarnia’s “Golden Mile” (Across from John’s Restaurant) 

Auto 

Service 

by Gordon Lane 

When they mention that their motto 

Is the service of your auto 

Then they really ought to 

Do the same and more. 

When their sign says auto service 

Then they really ought to serve us 

Or they shouldn't hang the motto 

On their door 

When they don't give proper thought to 

Do the service they were taught to 

When you kindly take your auto 

To their store 

Then it makes a body nervous 

And they damn well don't deserve us 

And I shall not seek their service 

Any more. 

N 

SHOP 

FUN 

2713 Old Lakeshore Road 

Brights Grove • 519-869-2794 

www.skeeterbarlows.com 

A Desnaon 

Garden Centre, 

Gi Shop 

& Bouque 

70,000 Sq. Feet of Retail Greenhouse! 

OPEN Monday to Saturday 

www.sipkensnurseries.com 

SHOP 

TJ's 

Join us by the Lake! 

• Authentic Hickory Smoked Ribs 

• Genuine Broasted Chicken 

• Seafood, Sandwiches, Wraps 

PRIME RIB 

WEEKENDS 

TUESDAY 

WING NIGHT 

NIGHTLY 

SPECIALS 

Reserve for panoramic views 

of Lake Huron from our patio! 

Take out • Lakeside parks & benches nearby 

Proud Member of... 

The Best of Yesterday and Today 

GIFTWARE & UNIQUE HOME DÉCOR 

FEATURING LADIES FASHION ACCESSORIES 

Home of Just-A-Nuff Antiques 

Tuesday-Friday 10 to 5 • Saturday 10 to 3 

850 Colborne Street @ Exmouth Street 

Northgate Plaza, Sarnia • 519-336-3838 

Goodbye 2020: 

The Year of the Breakdown 

Coping with a pandemic for the past 

year has been a lesson in patience by 

itself, but because of breakdowns, it’s 

really been put to the test in the Michaels 

household. They haven’t been of the 

mental variety, although the resulting 

expenditures may drive me into the the 

looney bin. 

We had to purchase a new vacuum 

cleaner, choosing to do so from a small 

locally run business on Mitton Street in 

Sarnia. The reason? I could get down on 

my hands and knees and probably suck 

up more with my mouth than the old, oft 

repaired one could. Decided to go with a 

top rated Miele. How can one go wrong 

when the only thing a company makes is 

vacuum cleaners? Paid more for it than I 

did my first car. (A 1976 Vauxhall that I 

had to crawl into through the passenger 

side because the driver’s door wouldn’t 

open. The rubber mat hid the pavement, 

you could see through the holes in the 

floor and my then boyfriend had to 

attach a wooden block to the brake 

and the gas pedal because the seat was 

welded in one position and I couldn’t 

reach the pedals). 

Next up: a new blender because the old 

one started to smell like the motor was 

burning every time we used it. Bought 

a new Kuradori from a nearby small, 

locally owned hardware store. Who knew 

blenders now cost close to $100? It’s so 

big you could bathe a newborn in it. 

Then we decided to finally cave in 

and buy a new stove because the broiler 

element on the 15-year-old Kenmore no 

longer worked and a new part, if I could 

find it, would cost over $100 plus labour. 

Didn’t feel comfortable having a repair 

guy in. Used to be the low rider, buttcrack 

revealing jeans were the deterrent. 

Now it’s the human air exchange I worry 

about. Ordered a new stove from another 

great small 

locally-owned 

and operated 

appliance shop 

on Cathcart Blvd. 

Had to wait eight 

weeks because 

simple ranges (not 

the type you have 

to have a PhD 

in Stove-ology to operate) were in very 

short supply. As are all major appliances 

over the past 12 months. (Friends 

ordered one of those new-fangled fridges 

that lets you see what’s inside from the 

outside. They waited FOUR MONTHS to 

get it. Never did figure out why people 

pay so much to see what’s inside their 

fridge when all you have to do is open 

the door.) But I digress. There’s no 

glass top to break on our new stove, no 

fancy schmancy push-button computer 

keyboard, but it still burned up $1,000 

from the banking account. Now my 

baking, previously burnt on the bottom, 

raw in the middle because of uneven 

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cooking temperatures, no longer goes up 

in smoke. 

Then the seven-year-old Amana 

washing machine spun its last cycle. 

There was something wrong with the 

“lid lock” button. It would flash during 

the rinse cycle, indicating the lid was 

not locked, when in reality, it was. End 

result: the motor runs, but the agitator 

does not. Why does a washing machine 

always fail when you have a heavy load 

of towels or flannelette sheets inside and 

you have to wring the soaking wet, ice 

cold mass out by hand? Hung them out 

on the clothesline in the dead of winter. 

They were so heavy they were touching 

the ground. They froze into a solid mass 

and I had to drape them over every chair 

and table in the house to dry them off. All 

I needed was the cobwebs and my house 

would have matched the Munsters. I wish 

I would have kept the previous 32-yearold 

Kenmore. The only reason we had 

to get rid of the old warhorse is because 

the hose to the washtub was more duct 

tape than rubber following leaks and 

splits and they didn’t make that type of 

hose any more. Now they build washing 

machines to last seven years. Or to two 

days beyond your warranty expiration 

date, whichever comes first. Another 

grand down the wash pipes. The washing 

machine eventually arrived on the same 

day as the stove. Asked if I could get a 

2-for-1 delivery rate (free). I’ll let you 

guess the answer to that one. 

Oh yeah, and then I decided to buy a 

battery operated hedge clipper. The old 

electric one weighed 18 pounds and is 

getting too heavy for this old broad to 

trim 150 feet of shoulder-high hedge. 

The new one, a Dewalt guaranteed to cut 

through branches 5/8ths of an inch thick, 

didn’t live up to the hype. I could more 

easily trim the hedge with nail clippers 

because the $185 

non-working 

breed didn’t cut 

squat and had 

about a ten minute 

battery life. The 

good news? Home 

Depot staff didn’t 

bat an eyelash 

when I returned 

it and gave me a refund without issue. 

The bad news? I have to start the entire 

process again this year, because the old 

one, which ran like a charm, fell over 

onto the cement, cracked its handle and 

discombobulated the spring mechanism 

which works in tandem with the hand 

press. Dead in the water. 

The saving grace was that no longer 

wintering in Cuba resulted in a breakdown 

replacement fund to pay for 

everything. Hopefully the fridge and 

dryer will last until the money tree I 

planted in the backyard starts to bloom. 

If 2020 was a cocktail, methinks it 

would be a colonoscopy prep. 

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- Southwestern Ontario Map - 

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Many more unique shops that rarely or never run larger adversements 

in Daytripping can be found within these four pages. 

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ABERFOYLE S-8 

Aberfoyle Antique Market 519-763-1077 

www.aberfoyle-antiques.com 

AILSA CRAIG M-11 

Home Hardware 519-293-3202 

ALVINSTON I-13 

Munro Apiaries 519-847-5333 

www.munrohoney.com 

AMHERSTBURG A-19 

ARKONA I-11 

AYLMER N-14 

Aylmer & District Tourist Info. 519-773-3446 

AYLMER-MALAHIDE Museum & Archives 519-773-9723 

www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum 

Elgin Feeds Country Store 519-773-8481 

www.elginfeeds.com 

Gay Lea Dairy Heritage Museum 888-773-2955 

www.cec-dairymuseum.com 

Mennonite Furniture Gallery 519-765-4386 

www.mfgi.ca 

Pinecroft Pottery & Gift Shop 519-773-3435 

www.pinecroft.ca 

Spicer’s Bakery 519-773-8404 

www.spicersbakery.ca 

The Wood Connection (Copenhagen) 519-773-9049 

The Woodpecker Solid Wood Furniture 519-765-4771 

BADEN P-9 

Castle Kilbride National Historic Site 519-634-8444 

www.castlekilbride.ca 

BAYFIELD J-7 

BEACHVILLE O-11 

BELLE RIVER - ON THE LAKE D-17 

Belle River - On the Lake Events & Info. 519-728-4624 

www.belleriverbia.com 

BENMILLER K-6 

BIRR L-11 

BLENHEIM H-17 

BLYTH L-6 

Blyth Festival Theatre 1-877-862-5984 

www.blythfestival.com 

BOTHWELL I-15 

Joyce Farm Market (April thru Oct.) 519-494-6561 

Parks Blueberries (March thru Dec.) 519-692-5373 

www.parksblueberries.com 

BRANTFORD S-10 

Bell Homestead National Historic Site 519-756-6220 

www.bellhomestead.ca 

Crossroads Trading Post 519-759-8960 

Serenity Country Candles 519-753-6374 

www.serenitycountrycandles.com 

BRIGHT P-10 

BRIGHTS GROVE G-11 

Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643 

www.galleryinthegrove.com 

BROCKTON N-2 

BROWNSVILLE O-13 

BURLINGTON U-9 

Tourism Burlington 877-499-9989 

www.tourismburlington.com 

Find out... 

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BUXTON G-18 

Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799 

www.buxtonmuseum.com 

CAINSVILLE S-11 

CALEDONIA T-11 

CAMBRIDGE R-9 

McDougall Cottage Historic Site 519-624-8250 

www.mcdougallcottage.ca 

Southworks Antique Mall 519-740-0110 

www.southworksantiques.com 

CAMLACHIE 

CAMPBELLVILLE T-8 

Antique Stained Glass Windows 905-854-2152 

www.thestonehouse.ca 

CAYUGA U-12 

Ruthven Park National Historic Site 905-772-0560 

www.ruthvenpark.ca 

CHATHAM G-17 

Chatham-Kent Tourism 800-561-6125 

www.VisitCK.ca 

Birdie’s Nest 519-354-4040 

www.birdiesnestonline.com 

Loads of Love Thrift Shop 519-352-0911 

www.loadsoflove.ca 

R. B. Fabrics 519-351-7693 

www.rbfabrics.com 

Roesch Meats 519-351-7711 


Van Zelst’s Market (Collectibles/Decor) 519-350-1745 

CLIFFORD O-4 

COLCHESTER B-20 

CLINTON K-7 

Central Huron Tourism 1-866-695-3364 

www.centralhuron.com 

COPENHAGEN N-15 

The Wood Connection (Aylmer) 519-773-9049 

COTTAM D-19 

COURTLAND P-13 

Courtland Bakery 519-688-2023 

Courtland Collectables 519-429-8566 

Find us on Facebook 

DASHWOOD K-9 

DELAWARE L-13 

Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Museum 519-264-2420 

www.ltvca.ca/conservation-lands/ska-nah-doht-longwoods 

DELHI Q-13 

Courtland Treasures Antiques 519-582-2929 


Fernlea lVlX Used Books 519-582-1794 

DORCHESTER N-12 

Ziggy’s Feathered Friends 519-268-0888 

www.ziggysfeatheredfriends.com 

DRESDEN G-15 

Dresden BIA/Info & Events 519-683-4368 

dresden.ca 

Babcock Jewellers 519-683-2463 

Gary’s Gallery Antiques 519-401-7322 

Kentwood Gardens 519-683-4956 

Kimberly’s One-of-a-Kind 519-437-8064 

McKellar’s Flowers & Gifts 519-683-4368 

Dresden Plate Quilt Shoppe 519-683-2300 

Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site 519-683-2978 

www.uncletomscabin.org 

Union Block Bakery Cafe 519-683-3000 

DUBLIN M-8 

DUNDAS T-10 

Dundas Downtown BIA -- 

www.downtowndundas.ca 

The Keeping Room 905-627-5880 

EMBRO O-11 

Workshop Supply 519-475-4947 

www.workshopsupply.com 

ERIEAU H-18 

Information 519-676-8266 

ESSEX C-19 

Town of Essex 

www.essex.ca 

Canadian Transportation Museum 519-776-6909 

www.ctmhv.com 

Earthly Elements 519-776-7111 


Essex Stained Glass 519-776-4577 

www.essexstainedglass.com 

Heritage Essex Railway Station 519-776-9800 

www.essexrailwaystation.com 

EXETER L-9 

FOREST H-11 

Alton Farms Winery 519-899-2479 

www.altonfarmsestatewinery.com 

Forest BIA 519-786-4062 

www.shopforest.ca 

Forest Florist 519-786-2339 

www.forestflorist.com 

Williamson Farms Country Store 226-520-0144 

www.williamsonfarms.ca 

GLENCOE J-14 

GODERICH J-5 (ALSO SEE BENMILLER) 

GRAND BEND J-9 

Pinedale Motor Inn 888-838-7463 

www.pinedale.on.ca 

Lambton Heritage Museum 519-243-2600 

www.lambtonmuseums.ca 

HAGERSVILLE T-12 

HAMILTON U-10 

HARRISTON O-4 

Davies Antiques 519-338-2449 

ddontario.com/daviesantiques/ 

HARROW B-20 

Blimey’s British Store & Gift Shop 226-787-1244 

www.blimeys.ca 

Priscilla’s Presents 519-738-0001 

www.priscillas-presents.com 

The Old Milk Shed Antiques 519-738-3084 

HENSALL L-8 

Iceculture Inc. / Hensall Ice Co. 519-262-3500 

iceculture.com • Find us on Facebook-Hensall Ice Co. 

Cottage Culture 226-330-0330 

www.cottage-culture.ca 

ILDERTON L-11 

INGERSOLL O-12 

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum 519-485-5510 

www.ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum 

Modern Hipster Antiques 519-859-7387 

www.modernhipster.com 

Patina’s Gifts of Art & Craft 519-485-6466 

www.patinas.ca 

IPPERWASH H-10 

JARVIS S-13 

Nice Old Stuff Antiques 519-587-2058 


KENT BRIDGE H-16 

Kent Bridge Country Market 519-352-5226 

www.kentbridgecountrymarket.com 

Roesch Meats 519-351-7711 


KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATIONS H-10 

Thunderbird Crafts Trading Post 519-786-4775 

www.thunderbirdcrafts.com 

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KINCARDINE K-2 

KINGSVILLE C-20 

Kingsville BIA 519-733-6250 

www.kingsvillebia.com 

www.MyKingsville.ca 

Banded Goose Brewery & Taproom 519-733-9700 

www.bandedgoosebrewing.com 

Can.Trans. Museum/Heritage Village 519-776-6909 

www.ctmhv.com 

Cindy’s Home & Garden 519-733-9425 

www.cindysgarden.com 

Distinctive Inns og Kingsville 519-733-5070 

www.distinctiveinnsofkingsville.com 

Fehr’s Heritage Bakery 519-733-0303 

Green Heart Kitchen 519-712-9329 

www.greenheartkitchen.ca 

Jack’s Gastropub Restaurant 519-733-6900 

www.jacksgastropub.com 

Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary 519-733-4034 

www.jackminer.ca 

Kingsville Folk Festival 

www.kingsvillefolkfest.org 

Jack’s Gastropub Restaurant 519-733-6900 

www.jacksgastropub.com 

(The) Main Grill & Ale House 519-733-8600 

www.themaingrillandalehouse.com 

Mettawas Station Mediterranean Grill 519-733-2459 

www.mettawasstation.com 

KINTORE N-11 

McRatterson’s Collectables & Antiques 519-283-9876 


KITCHENER R-8 

Schneider Haus National Historic Site 519-742-7752 

www.schneiderhaus.ca 

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 519-748-1914 

www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca 

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Blyth 

Oxbow 

River 

Mill 

Maitl a nd 

Cr. 

River 

Te eswater 

Cr 

Willow 

L A K E E R I E 


OHIO U.S.A. 

4 

20 

12 

13 

D D 

9 

21 

L 

27 

4 

14 

27 

7 

24 

12 

B 

River 

Brook 

14 

13 

28 

Medway Cr. 

6 

7 

10 

Cr. 

R 

Little 

18 

River 

Flat 

13 

U 

11 

Maitland 

Mid dle 

Cr. 

5 

North 

Saugeen 

H U R O N 

E 

S 

E L 

E X 

Thames 

24 

R. 

River 

6 

G 

Cr. 

Black 

24 

Whirl 

21 

M 

Avon 

P E 

C 

Win 

1 

E

River 

Grand 

Willow 

R. 

8 

9 

6 

28 

R. 

9 

10 

River 

Duntroon 

SIBBALD 

hg O dc 12 

POINT 

Eugenia 

dc 31 hg hg hg hg 42 

10 

28 96 

23 

Berkeley 

hg hg 10 

hg 95 

40 

30 

Singhampton 

Glen Huron New Lowell 

Sandy Cove 

Duclos Port 

L. 

hg 9 

94 

Point Bolster 

Cannington 

hg hg 

hg 

hg hg 46 

Mooresburg 

32 13 

Feversham 

Creemore 

90 27 

Franklin Jacksons 

hg O 25 hg 90 

dc dc 25 

Markdale 

Brentwood 

Island Beach Point 

hg 12 

Dornoch 

Angus 

48 

7 

y Scone 

Eugenia 

hg 

dc hg hg 

O hg 2 

6 

hg hg 12 

4 

Avening 

Holly 

Grove 

Stroud 

Alcona 

Pefferlaw 

Maxwell 

Dunedin 

Ivy 

hg 9 

85 21 78 Sutton 

Virginia 

hg 23 

hg 2 

hg hg 88 

Manilla 

Glencairn 

Irish 

Lake 

hg hg 

hg 

hg 79 

hg 39 

hg 

hg 18 12 

81 

Elmwood 

Flesherton 

Lisle 

Thornton 

Bell Ewart Georgina 

Badjeros Maple Valley 

Roches Point 

82 

Ceylon 

Innisfil 

79 

hg 

hg 

hg hg hg 78 

18 

10 21 

Cook's 

Bay 

O 

hg 4 

13 

21 

Lefroy 

West Grey 

Churchill 

Baldwin 

4 

hg hg hg hg hg 10 Sunderland 

Brown 32 Udora 

Keswick 

Baxter 

Gilford 

hg 75 

3 

8 3 

hg dc dc 7 12 

hg 

dc dc 89 

10 dc 

hg hg Blackwater Son 

Priceville 

Redickville 

hg 56 

Hill 

Honeywood 

hg hg hg hg hg hg 22 hg 4 15 10 

89 

39 13 13 

hg 3 hg 14 

Proton 

hg hg 9 

hg ji 32 

28 

21 124 

Terra Nova 

Fennell 

Station 

5 

Cookstown 

Ravenshoe 

6 Se 

Zephyr Leaskdale 

Durham 

Dundalk 

Horning's 

Allan Park 

Mansfield 

Everett 

Bradford- East 

400 

1 

4 

hg 

EARL ROWE 

hg 

hg hg 

hg hg 2 

hg dc 

O hg hg 

23 

hg 9 

hg hg17 13 

hg 27 

hg 39 Saintfield 

Swinton Park 

Mills 

Hanover 

Varney 

Nicolston 

West Gwillimbury 

hg 12 

67 

ton 

Corbetton 

48 

11 23 18 Alliston 

Gwillimbury 

30 Greenbank 

19 Newtonhg 

hg 3 

hg hg 77 

arlsruhe 

hg 10 8 

10 

Bradford 

hg hg 64 hg 47 

9 Violet Hill 

Rosemont 

Robinson 

Holland 

Queensville 

Mount Sandford 

Por 

Riverview 

New 

1 

88 Landing 

Holt Albert 

Uxbridge 

Per 

O 53 

MONO 

hg hg 

CLIFFS 

O 8 8 

Neustadt 

hg 

hg hg hg hg 

hg 

hg 17 Shelburne 

Sharon 

Primrose 

hg 50 Beeton 

Ayton 

Holstein 

Bond 

hg 8 

19 13 

9 

1 51 

9 

O58 

South 

hg dc 

hg O O 89 

8 hg hg 31 

55 

49 

dc hg 47 Manchester 

ildmay 

Head 

74 30 Prin 

ji hg hg 109 14 

Keldon 

11 

Loretto 

Coppin's 

Tecumseth 

1 

hg hg hg 3 

hg 21 

14 31 Pleasantville 

hg hg 

hg 10 Dunkerron 

404 O 45 

hg 

dc dc 52 

89 10 

Luther 

dc O 1 

hg hg 

hg 15 Ballantrae 

Cors. 

Utica 

12 Mono 

Hockley Colgan 

Schomberg Newmarket 34 Whitchurch- Goodwood 

Clifford 

38 

hg 

hg 6 Camilla Centre 

Tottenham 

Kettleby 

hg hg hg 16 

9 

hg 

hg hg hg 30 2 

15 16 

Wesley Cors. Musselman's 

Conn 

6 41 

5 

7 

hg 40 

Ashburn 

Aurora Vandorf 

Lake 

Myrtle 

Mount Forest 

7 69 hg 

L. 

dc 25 Lloydtown 

hg hg hg 23 

9 

dc hg 18 hg 56 hg 55 53 

6 14 

hg hg O 

O 37 

dc 407 

8 

hg 

hg 27 

31 8 

hg 10 Pottageville Snowball Stouffville Stouffville 

Laurel 

Wilcox Preston Lake 

16 

hg hg hg 10 12 hg hg 11 

Palgrave 

Claremont Brooklin 

Lakelet 

16 

Mono Mills 

Oak Ridges 

Lake 14 Ringwood 

Harriston 

43 

dc 

hg 1 

O dc 

hg 30 

404 

33 

48 

hg 

hg 

hg 

hg dc 12 hg 

hg hg 26 

87 

hg hg hg 7 22 50 

King 

Gormley 

Orangeville 

67 

11 

25 

Brougham 

6 Kenilworth 

Damascus Grand 

City 

hg 

ji 7 

O hg hg 31 

hg dc 

dc 5 ji hg hg 38 

Greenwood 

hg 109 

Valley Waldemar 

23 

24 

Nobleton 

RICHMOND 

Green 

1 31 

109 

MARKHAM 

hg 4 

412 

23 37 3 

FORKS OF 

hg hg 3 

Caledon 

River 

Fordwich 

ji 

hg hg 109 Village Caledon 

Bolton 

Elgin HILL 

po 407 

ji 

THE CREDIT 

hg O O 4 5 24 hg 9 

hg 35 

27 30 

hg 30 hg 123 Teviotdale 

ji ji 

hg O P 34 

93 

109 109 

Mono 

Mills 

Buttonville 

Alton 

East 

ji 136 

Road 

Kleinburg 

Caledon 

ji ji hg 178 8 

25 

22 

404 410 

hg hg 399 

Lake 

hg O dc 397 

hg hg hg 50 

6 

8hg7 hg 

hg 24 hg 49 

Maple 

Palmerston 

Marsville 

Unionville 

hg 11 

hg 27 

178 Kurtzville 

88 

91 Rothsay 

Arthur 

Sandhill 

po 407 

WH 

3 

24 

hg 12 

Molesworth 

hg hg 29 Belwood 

R. 

O P 9 

12 16 Belwood 

Hillsburgh 

Wildfield 

Inglewood 

VAUGHAN 

Thornhill 

AJAX 

Gowanstown 

ji 23 ji 140 

10 

383 

394 

O dc dc 19hg18 

124 

hg hg Ohg hg 404 

401 

1 4 14 

17 

Moorefield 

Orton 

Belfountain Victoria 

Woodbridge 

Pickering 

Erin 

hg 392 

hg 18 

27 

P 369 

PPP dc 21 7 

O 367 

375 379 

6 

13 

Conestogo 

hg 

hg 10 

Drayton 

Erin 

25 

Listowel 

hg hg 22 

Pdc 11 

26 

Brisbane 

po 407 

400 

371 

8hg7 

Alma 

Cheltenham 

hg hg 24 

dc 359 

409 

365 

L. 

hg 42 hg O 

P P 362 hg 27 hg 19 

50 hg 10 355 

hg hg hg 

hg 

ji 17 

124 Snelgrove 

North Perth 

22 

Terra Cotta 

ji 107 

Fergus 

hg 12 

Salem 

29 Ospringe 

BRAMPTON 

72 Atwood 

Ballinafad 

hg 86 

hg 

ji 11 

6 

O 5 

P 344 352 

45 

hg 18 107 

ji147 

Elora 

ji 131 

Glen Williams 

Newry 

Glen Allan 

Dorking 

Donegal 

Floradale 

hg 4 

Pdc hg 21 hg 

hg 

hg 22 Brucedale 

ji 125 

Georgetown 

7 346 

Toronto Islands 

dc 

hg 427 

19 

22 

Limehouse 

Huttonville 

Yatton 

21 

Rockwood 

Macton 

Eramosa 

7 Stewarttown 

Norval 

hg 3 

hg 1 

TORONTO 

Newton 

(îles de Toronto) 

hg hg P P P 19 

330 336 342 

139 142 145 

R. 

P P 

51 29 

136 

333 QEW 

hg 

hg 

ji 121 

Elmira 

Acton 

po 407 

Monkton 

Wallenstein 

West Montrose 

Halton 

hg hg 

hg 

hg hg ji 72 85 

124 Ashgrove 

Marden 

Milverton 

Millbank 

Linwood 

10 hg86 23 86 

P 

P 324 

P dc 

dc 

55 

hg 11 

Hawkesville 

Ariss 

Speyside Hills 

5 

hg hg hg 86 

hg 1 25 

403 

hg 

hg 17 Winterbourne 

Eden Mills 

Hornby 

Poole 

Conestogo 

Crosshill 

37 

328 P132 15 St. Jacobs 

hg 130 P 320 

dc 

P 

dc 

hg 

hg hg 6hg 

7 

hg 22 hg hg hg 30 

Brunner 

17 26 Maryhill 

Brookville 

Port Credit 

ji hg 135 312 

126 

85 7 8 

3 

5 

hg hg 31 

Arkell 

St. Clements 

Bloomingdale 

GUELPH 

po 407 MISSISSAUGA 

Heidelberg 

32 dc 

hg hg 34 

Moffat 

12 14 

hg 

ji hg ji hg16 

124 119 7 Bamberg 

Clarkson 

Rostock 

P dc 6 

46 MILTON 

hg 56 36 123 

44 

ji hg hg 299 401 

hg 

hg 

hg 22 25 

PP 5 

P P 118 119 hg hg 

hg 35 

107 hg 31 Aberfoyle 

tburg 

Wellesley 

hg 17 Gads Hill 

St. 

WATERLOO 

43 58 24 

32 Campbellville 

Amulree 

Agatha 

KITCHENER 

286 

P hg 278 282 

295 Morriston 

7 Lowville 

Sebringville 

P P 6hg9 

Petersburg 

Puslinch 

113 OAKVILLE 

Phillipsburg Baden 

P 284 

P 111 HALTON 

hg hg 

hg 275 

109 

BRONTE 

dc 7 dc 1 

hg 28 

Crieff Freelton Kilbride 

hg hg hg 32 Stratford New Hamburg 

1 5 

8 4 

hg 12 Mannheim 

hg 8 

hg 58 27 Clyde 

CREEK 

hg hg 

hg 97 

Carlisle 

Bronte 

Shakespeare 

33 70 Strabane 

ji hg hg dc 6 

P P 102 5 3 

P dc 100 7 hg hg 

ji 112 ji 107 101 

New 

CAMBRIDGE 

Flamboro 

Pauls 

Haysville 

46hg12 

hg 26 24 

hg hg hg 97 

Centre 

Dundee 

Westover 

Roseville 

hg 22 8 

268 

24 43 

Millgrove 

dc 8 O 97 FORT GEORGE 

hg hg hg hg 47 Sheffield 

Waterdown 

BURLINGTON 

ji 113 Tavistock 

hg 3 

dc 58 hg 75 

Clappison's Cors. 

Plattsville 

hg hg 28 

401 

49 

Branchton 

Rockton 

hg 

hg dc 5 

O 

P O nm 8 28 

13 

Greensville 

Aldershot 

59 

Ayr 

hg 18 

hg 36 Peters Cors. 

HAMILTON 

Niagara-On- 

Bright 

Glen Morris Troy 

hg hg 5 

Dundas 

hg 93 hg 19 

90 28 

250 

14 

99 

dc 

hg 29 West Flamborough 

The-Lake 

Harrington Hickson 

St. George 

hg 403 hg 8 88 89 

O 6 hg hg hg 83 hg 78 

hg O hg 35 

Harrisburg 

87 

8 

29 

Drumbo 15 Copetown 

Youngstown 

Uniondale 

Innerkip 

74 71 

O 

O 68 O nm 3 

5 

64 

O 55 51 O 

P O dc dc 

18 

36 O57 

49 

O 

O 44 

O 238 

27 

6 

QEW 

hg 

hg 99 

Lynden Ancaster 

Grimsby 

ST. CATHARINES 

Lakeside 

hg hg 4 

hg 

hg 20 

hg hg hg hg 48 

hg 

hg 36 

55 119 

hg 33 Paris 

Jerseyville 

Lincoln 

Virgil 

Huntingford 

Osborne Cors. 

hg 22 

po 2 

11 17 

Stoney 

ji 16 Gobles Princeton 

Creek 

Winona 

Falkland 

hg 86 100 

33 Woodstock 

Alberton 

Eastwood 

dc 30 33 

O dc 104 

hg 25 

Elfrida 

Embro 

403 38 

16 

ji 

38 41 

2/53 

406 

O O hg 

hg hg 73 hg hg 17 

52 

hg 81 

Jordan 

Queenston 

Kintore 

Creditville 

hg 

hg hg hg 26 

dc 

hg 405 

6 16 8 hg 56 

hg 18 

Lewiston 

Cainsville 

Mount Hope 

Grassie Beamsville 

Sta. 

hg hg hg 21 16 53 

65 

73 81 89 

O 37 

235 

34 

P hg hg hg 6 

Carluke 

Fulton 

hg hg hg O 30 

230 232 

O 14 

P Odc rq 

9 53 

20 14 

190 hg hg hg 12 Campden Jordan 

Brantford Onondaga 

Woodburn 

Vineland 

Niagara 

54 24 

hg ts 2 7 

hg hg 

hg 55 

Burford 

Beachville 

Oxford 

Mt. Vernon 

hg 

ji 18 

Binbrook 

Middleport 

69 

202 

420 

7 hg4 hg 

hg Falls 

40 

Centre 

Cathcart 

St. 

mesford 

54 

hg 69 27 

222 17 

Grand 

P 

O po 62 

6 

hg hg 65 

ji 384 

hg 

hg 14 73 

hg 

hg 

hg 22 Bishopsgate 

Smithville 

hg 129 Mount 

Sweaburg 

Harley 

14 

66 9 

216 

P hg hg hg 45 

hg hg hg 

ji hg 59 31 

21 9 

4 

9 

hg 218 

hg 

hg 12 20 O O 23 21 

O16 

Island 

Cr. 

PPdc 3 hg 65 hg 47 

hg hg 59 

hg 

hg hg Pleasant 

Caistor 

Anns 

Caledonia 

Ingersoll 

Brant 

Thorold 

119 202 16 24 Ohsweken 

Centre 

Burtch 

Caistorville 

North Pelham 

Foldens 

New Durham 

Bismarck 

Fonthill 

Niagara Chippawa 

Holbrook 

25 Scotland 

Oakland 

hg 20 

Willow Grove 

Empire Corners 

Dorchester Putnam 

401 dc hg 

hg 5 

hg 27 hg 46 Burgessville 

56 

63 

hg 29 19 4 

Wilsonville 

hg 

ji 

dc 19 

dc 54 hg hg 36 

hg 

hg 

hg 2 

Fenwick 

Falls 

hg 116 

Salford 

Norwich 

18 New Credit 

York 

Wellandport 

Pelham 

Kelvin 

Bealton 

208 

6 Canborough 

hg 24 

27 hg O 203 10 

18 Vanessa 

Haldimand County 

24 

27 

98 

dc 

12 

58A 

hg hg hg 24 

Boston 

hg 9 hg 27 

hg QEW 

dc dc dc Orq 13 19 25 1 

hg hg hg 

hg 

hg 

hg 29 

Springvale 

Mount Elgin 

4 

Welland 

Mossley 

Milldale 

Hagersville 

Canfield 

Verschoyle 

Round 

Villa Nova 

hg hg hg 32 

Chambers 

hg 30 

Otterville 

hg 

hg 19 Teeterville Plains 

7 

9 55 

hg 20 hg 58 140 

hg 5 

dc 

dc 23 

27 

9 Decewsville Cayuga 

Corners 

mes Centre 

Stevensville 

etsville 

19 

Waterford 

5 17 3 

21 

Ostrander 

hg dc 2 

hg 

hg 84 

hg 

hg hg 

hg hg 74 Garnet 

Winger 

Avon 

Springford 

59 La Salette 

Nelles Corners 

Wainfleet 

Windham 

Balmoral 

98 Fort Erie 

47 

hg hg 4 3 

hg hg37 ont 73 

Culloden 

37 Centre 

20 3 

O 1 

11 hg hg 20 

37 25 24 Townsend 

Kohler 

Ostryhon 

Tillsonburg 

Byng 

hg 

hg 20 

Dunnville 

Corners 

hg 50 

hg hg hg 3 

Ridgeway 

1 

Lyons 48 

Brownsville 

Delhi 

Jarvis 

Simcoe 

dc 

hg 49 

3 

hg Renton 

Grant Pt. 

Mohawk Pt. 

Point Abino 

dc hg 53 

Fisherville 

Lowbanks 

Gasline 

hg 12 

South 

pleton 

hg 3 5 

ROCK POINT 

hg hg hg hg hg 52 

Springfield Corinth 

Courtland 

hg hg 16 hg 1 

hg 70hg55 Cheapside 

Cayuga 

Long Burnaby Port 

Crystal 

Rainham 

Port 

Beach Colborne 

Beach 

32 40 46 30 

35 

38 59 

21 

hg hg 10 

24 

SELKIRK 

hg dc 44 

6 

Peacock Pt. 

hg 3 

Selkirk Centre 

Maitland 

Norfolk 

Eden 

South 

Aylmer 

Richmond Mabee's 

Middleton County Greens Corner 

hg 6 Nanticoke 

Orwell 

Summers 

hg 38 Corners 

hg hg 21 Andy's 

Vittoria 

Port Dover 

Silver Hill 

hg hg 45 Corners 

23 

Corners 

1 

3 Walsh 

Mount 

hg hg hg hg 

45 16 24 hg 10 

73 

hg 43 hg Straffordville Langton 

Port Ryerse 

Salem 

19 Glen Meyer 

Contact these Organizaons 

40hg45 

Calton 

TURKEY POINT 

hg hg 45 hg 42 Vienna 

Frogmore 

Normandale 

59 Forestville 

Copenhagen 

Port Bruce 

PORT 

hg 55 Walsingham 

for Tourism Informaon Inquiries & Advice! 

St. Williams 

Turkey Point 

Fairground 

Port 

Turkey Pt. 

BURWELL hg hg Tourism Inform 

60 42 

Burwell 

Inner 

Bay 

hg 

hg 28 hg 42 Cultus 

23 

Port 

Rowan 

s Printer for Ontario, 2018 

hg hg 42 59 

Clear 

Long 

Long Point 

oduced with permission. 

Creek 

Point 

LONG POINT 

aitland 

36 

7 

atfish 

t 

R. 

Cr. 

Maitl and 

Cr. 

North 

25 

R T 

Creek 

16 

6 

Beatty 

H 

I N 

10 

27 

Styx 

Saugeen 

River 

14 

O X 

O P Q R 

Big 

River 

Saugeen 

10 

Smith 

Cr. 

12 

Rocky 

4 

G R E 

25 

Otter Cr. 

32 

10 

Saugeen 

24 

17 

W 

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roud to work with all of these 

anizaons to promote Ontario! 

HIGAN 

dsor 

Lake 

St.Clair 

Leamington 

SSEX 

Lake 

Huron 

Sarnia 

Chatham 

KENT 

3 

4 

LAMBTON 

Petrolia 

2 

Conestogo 

Nith 

33 

R. 

River 

A T 

4 

Mallet 

5 

R. 

Saugeen 

R. 

E 

24 

10 

R D 

Horner 

Creek 

Big 

Beav 

32 

18 

Cr. 

17 

River 

W E L L I 

Grand 

3 

19 

10 

18 

G ra nd 

River 

Riv er 

15 

R. 

Speed 

Nanticoke 

Br. 

23 

GRAND 

Boston 

Boyne 

Er amosa 

12 8 

10 

Goderich 

HURON 

R L 

Y 

O 

12 

PERTH 

Stratford 

O 

8 

19 

N 

8 

4 

21 

G 

8 

4 

19 

12 

T O N 

13 

12 

25 

17 

5 

4 

14 

20 

25 

Cr. 

12 

29 

McKenzie 

23 

Cr. 

Mad 

Sheldon 

D U F F E R I N 

WELLINGTON 

WATERLOO RM 

13 

Kitchener-Waterloo 

OXFORD 

7 BRANT 

12 

4 Woodstock 

Brantford 

London 5 

MIDDLESEX 

NORFOLK 

8 

Port Dover 

St. Thomas 

6 

ELGIN 

Lake Erie 

S T U V W X Y Z 

Credit 

9 

12 

23 

Cr. 

Pine 

River 

13 

19 

8 

Cr. 

27 

16 

18 

RIVER 

3 

R. 

River 

River 

4 

6 

Bailey 

L A K E E R I E 

HAMILTON 

WENTWORTH 

11 

Hamilton 

10 

9 

HALDIMAND 

Kempenf 

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awasaga 

P 

7 

Creek 

8 

E 

8 

8 

River 

H umber 

E 

11 

12 

18 

Welland 

16 

L 

Oswego 

13 

6 

12 

2 

11 

Innisfil 

17 

R. 

19 

2 

2 

4 

10 

River 

20 

Cr. 

7 

11 

10 

8 

Twenty 

(rivière 

12 

8 

7 

Holland 

7 

21 

R. 

Y O 

po 407 

Links to all of these organizaons can be found at... 

TORONTO 

1) 

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island 

8) 

www.visitwindsoressex.com 

1-800-265-3633 

Lake Ontario 

2) 

Chatham-Kent Tourism 

www.visitck.ca 

9) 

1-800-561-6125 

NEW 

3) 

Tourism Sarnia-Lambton 

Niagara 

YORK www.ontbluecoast.com 

10) 

Falls 

1-800-265-0316 

4) 

Tourism London O 90 

www.londontourism.ca 

11) 

Fort Erie 

O 88 89 

1-800-265-2602 

QEW 

dc 

5) 

12) 

O 83 

W 

N 

2) 

14 

Burlington 

Caledonia 

Lake Erie 

S 

NIAGARA RM 

Represenng Essex, Chatham-Kent, 

Lambton, Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, 

Norfolk & Haldimand County. 

www.ontariossouthwest.com 

E 

Buffalo 

6) 

7) 

7 

10 

16 

Mile 

R 

Cr. 

Welland) 

15 

Black 

Don 

R. 

N I A G A R 

ST E 

E 

ST E 

FLETCHER RD 

AVE N 

KENILWORTH 

Middlesex Tourism 

www.visitmiddlesex.ca 

519-434-7321 


KING 

Elgin County Tourism 

www.elgintourist.com 

1-877-GO-ELGIN 

Tourism Oxford 

www.tourismoxford.ca 

519-539-9800 ext. 3355 

PARKDALE 

6 

NEW YORK U.S.A. 

AVE N 

ST 

GRE E N HILL 

MUD ST W 

HIGHLAND RD W 

Elfrida 

hg 56 

A V E 

E 

PKWY 

19 

GRAYS RD 

4 

19 

K 

QUEENSTON RD 

UPPER CENTENNIAL 

hg 20 

7 

22 

A 

Pefferlaw 

4 

12 

11 

7 

MILLEN RD 

TAPLEYTOWN RD 

9 

DEWITT RD 

R.. 

Rouge 

11 

FRUITLAND 

7 

RIDGE RD 

MUD ST E 

RD 

GREEN MOUNTAIN RD E 

HIGHLAND RD E 

R. 

27 

27 

6 

20 

Beaver 

15 

9 

10 

D U 

L A K E O N T A R I O 

GLOVER 

RD 

MCNEILLY RD 

NIAGARA 

10 

Norfolk County Tourism 

www.norfolktourism.ca 

1-800-699-9038 

15 

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Tourism Haldimand 

www.haldimandcounty.ca 

1-800-863-9607 

Tourism Hamilton 

www.tourismhamilton.com 

1-800-263-8590 

Tourism Branord 

www.discoverbranord.ca 

1-800-265-6299 

County of Brant Tourism 

www.brant.ca 

1-888-250-2296 

Stoney 

Straord Tourism 

Creek 

hg Alliance 

8 

www.visitstraord.ca 

1-800-561-7926 

Tourism Burlington 

www.tourismburlington.com 

1-877-499-9989 

7 

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www.sweetretreatleamington.ca 

LISTOWEL O-6 

Knapp Shoes 519-291-4750 

www.knappshoes.ca 

Sprinrite Yarn Factory Outlet 519-291-3951 

www.yarnfactoryoutlet.com 

The Kitchen Cupboard & Ice Box 519-291-4777 

www.shopkci.com 

LONDON M-12 (INC. LAMBETH & HYDE PARK) 

Visit Middlesex 519-434-7321 

www.visitmiddlesex.ca 

A & M Garden Centre 519-652-3539 

www.amgardencentre.ca 

Attic Books 519-432-7277 

www.atticbooks.ca 

Birdie’s Nest 226-663-7193 

www.birdiesnestonline.com 

Cardinal Books 519-854-0006 

www.merebooks.com 

East Park Golf Gardens 519-451-2950 

www.eastparkgolf.com 

Memory Lane Antiques 519-471-2835 




The Bloomin’ Bog (near Ilderton) 519-666-0132 

www.bloominbog.com 

The Market at Western Fair District -- 

www.TheMarketWFD.com 

LUCAN L-10 

MEAFORD (EAST OF OWEN SOUND) 

MELBOURNE K-13 

MILDMAY N-3 

MILLBANK O-7 

Anna Mae’s Restaurant & Bakery 519-595-4407 

www.annamaes.ca 

Millbank Family Furniture 519-595-7105 

www.millbankfamilyfurniture.ca 

Zehr’s Country Market 519-595-4403 

www.zehrscountrymarket.com 

MILVERTON O-7 

MITCHELL M-8 

MOORETOWN E-13 

Moore Museum 519-867-2020 

www.mooremuseum.ca 

MORPETH I-17 

Crazy Eight Barn 519-674-2888 

www.crazy8barn.com 

MOUNT BRYDGES K-13 

Brickyard Antiques & Repurposed Things 519-282-0863 

www.brickyardantiques.com 

Sew Creative 519-264-2177 

www.sewcreativequilting.ca 

MOUNT PLEASANT R-11 

WIndmill Country Market 519-484-9955 

www.thewindmill.ca 

NAIRN K-11 

NEUSTADT N-3 

NEW HAMBURG P-9 

Oak Grove Cheese House 519-662-1212 

& 

FARM MARKETS 

NEW SARUM N-14 

New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101 

www.newsarum.com 

NEWTON O-7 

E&E’s Cloth & Creations 519-595-8569 

www.eandeclothandcreations.com 

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE Y-10 

NIXON R-13 

NORTH BUXTON C-18 

Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799 

www.buxtonmuseum.com 

NORWICH Q-12 

Our Gift Shoppe 519-863-2380 


OIL SPRINGS H-14 

Oil Museum of Canada 519-834-2840 

www.lambtonmuseums.ca 

PAISLEY M-1 

PALMYRA J-16 

PARIS R-10 

Chocolate Sensations 519-442-1616 

www.chocolatesensations.ca 

John M. Hall House of Linens 519-442-4242 

www.johnmhall.ca 

Mary Maxim 888-442-2266 

www.marymaximretail.ca 

The Peddlar 519-802-8199 

www.thepeddlar.com 

PARKHILL J-10 

PELEE ISLAND E-20 

PETERSBURG Q-9 

Brian Greer Tin Ceilings 519-743-9710 

www.tinceiling.com 

PETROLIA H-13 

www.VisitPetrolia.ca 

Country Yarns 519-882-8740 

www.country-yarns.com 

Grays Flowers & Gifts 519-882-1330 

Olde Post Office Shoppe 519-882-0747 

www.petroliaenterprises.ca 

Petrolia Mercantile & Tea 519-882-0238 

www.facebook.com/petrolia.mercantile 

The Stitcharie 519-882-3454 

www.stitcharie.com 

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 800-717-7694 

www.thevpp.ca 

POINT EDWARD F-12 (ALSO SEE SARNIA) 

Buttons & Bows 519-491-1412 

www.buttons-and-bows.ca 

Kind Decor 519-381-5165 

www.kinddecor.ca 

Village of Point Edward 519-337-3021 

www.villageofpointedward.com 

PORT BRUCE N-14 

PORT BURWELL O-15 

HMSC OJIBWA Museum of Naval History 519-633-7641 

www.projectojibwa.ca 

PORT DOVER S-14 

Port Dover Tourist Information 519-583-1314 

www.portdover.ca 

Erie Beach Hotel 519-583-1391 

www.eriebeachhotel.com 

PORT FRANKS I-10 

Lambton Shores -- 

www.lambtonshores.ca 

PORT ROWAN Q-15 

Frannie’s Attic Antiques 519-410-4861 

Find us on Facebook & Instagram 

Twin’s Ice Cream (May-Oct) 519-586-7994 

PORT STANLEY M-15 

Inn on the Harbour 519-782-7623 

www.innontheharbour.net 

Mackie’s On The Beach 519-782-4390 

Moore Water Gardens 519-782-4052 

www.moorewatergardens.com 

Port Stanley Festival Theatre 519-782-4353 

www.portstanleytheatre.ca 

Port Stanley Terminal Rail 519-782-3730 

www.pstr.on.ca 

PRINCETON Q-11 

REECES CORNERS H-12 

RIDGETOWN I-16 

Ridge House Museum 519-360-1998 

www.chatham-kent.ca/ridgehousemuseum 

RUTHVEN D-20 

Ruthven Nursery & Garden Centre 519-326-4019 


ST. CLEMENTS P-8 

In Season Home & Garden 519-218-2188 

www.in-season.ca 

ST. GEORGE S-10 

Robert Hall Originals Rock Shop/Pewter Studio 800-360-2813 

www.roberthalloriginals.com 

ST. JACOBS Q-7 

Market Road Antiques 519-746-1999 

www.stjacobs.com 

ST. MARYS N-10 

ST. THOMAS M-14 

St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre 519-631-4040 

www.stepac.ca 

Antiques on the Side 519-633-8190 


Berry Hill Limited 519-631-0480 

www.berryhilllimited.com 

Briwood Farm Market 519-633-9691 

www.briwoodfarmmarket.com 

Canadale Nurseries Ltd. 519-631-7264 

www.canadale.com 

Elgin County Heritage Centre 519-631-1460 

www.elgin-county.ca 

Elgin Military Museum 519-633-7641 

www.theelginmilitarymuseum.ca 

New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101 

www.newsarum.com 

Purely Wicked Gift Store 226-224-8559 

www.purelywicked.ca 



The Eclectic Lady (Functional Vintage) 226-777-4284 


The Rusty Sign Shop 519-633-1043 

Find us on Facebook and Instagram 

ST. WILLIAMS R-15 

SARNIA F-12 (ALSO SEE POINT EDWARD & BRIGHT’S GROVE) 

Sarnia Tourism Information 800-265-0316 

www.ontbluecoast.com 

Duc D’Orleans II Cruise Ship 519-337-5152 

www.ducdorleans.com 

Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643 

www.galleryinthegrove.com 

Imperial Theatre 877-344-7469 

www.imperialtheatre.net 

Lawrence House Centre for the Arts 519-337-0507 

www.lawrencehouse.ca 

Local Motif & Just-A-Nuff Antiques 519-336-3838 


Sipkens Garden Centre & Gifts 519-542-8353 

www.sipkensnurseries.com 

Stones ‘N Bones Museum 519-336-2100 

www.stonesnbones.ca 

SEAFORTH L-7 

SELKIRK U-14 

SHAKESPEARE O-9 

Best Little Pork Shoppe 519-625-8194 

www.porkshoppe.com 

The Quilt Place 519-625-8435 

www.thequiltplace.ca 

SHEDDEN L-14 

SIMCOE R-13 

The Rustic Feather Barntique 519-420-9662 

www.rusticfeatherbarntique.ca 

SOMBRA E-14 

SOUTHAMPTON K-1 

SPARTA N-14 

Anything Used & Sparta Country Candles 519-775-0054 

www.spartacandles.com 

Our readers want to discover the most 

Unique Shops, 

Stops & Events 

in Southwestern Ontario! 

To Advertise in an Upcoming Issue, 

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SPRINGFIELD N-13 

STRATFORD N-9 

Ye Olde Fabric Shoppe 519-273-5773 

www.yeoldefabricshoppe.com 

STRATHROY K-12 

ABQ Sewing 519-914-0523 

www.amongbrendasquilts.com 

Doug & Marion’s Bike Sales & Repairs 519-245-9923 

www.dougandmarionsbikes.com 

Elly Boersema Natural Health Foods 519-245-0556 

Hamilton’s Bakery 519-245-0741 

www.hamiltonsbakery.ca 

TAVISTOCK O-9 

TALBOTVILLE M-13 

TECUMSEH C-17 

THAMESVILLE H-15 

Laurie Clark’s Floral Designs/Antiques 519-692-5519 

THEDFORD I-10 

Twin Pines Orchards 519-296-5556 

www.twinpinesorchards.com 

THORNDALE N-11 

TILBURY E-18 

TILLSONBURG P-13 

Annandale National Historic Site 519-842-2294 

www.tillsonburg.ca 

Coyles Country Store 800-559-7350 

www.coylescountrystore.com 

The Rustic Garage 519-688-7773 

www.therusticgarage.com 

Tillsonburg Antiques Plus 519-688-7770 

www.antiquesincanada.com 

Urban Wheel Market/Boutique/Cafe 519-788-9448 

www.urbanwheel.ca 

TIVERTON L-1 

TROY S-10 

UNION M-15 

VANESSA R-12 

VITTORIA R-14 

Kernal Peanuts 519-426-9222 

www.kernalpeanuts.com 

The Good Bread Company 519-428-1300 

www.goodbreadcompany.ca 

WALKERTON N-2 

WALLACEBURG F-15 

Wallaceburg Museum 519-627-8962 

www.wallaceburgmuseum.ca 

WALLACETOWN L-15 

Backus-Page House Museum 519-762-3072 

www.backuspagehouse.ca 

WATERFORD R-13 

Alice Street Antiques 519-427-7312 


Chambers Pure Maple Products 519-443-8561 


C.J.’s Antiques 519-443-4197 

www.cjsantiques.com 

Waterford Antique Market 519-443-4064 

www.waterfordantiquemarket.com 

WATERLOO Q-8 (SEE ALSO KITCHENER) 

WATFORD I-12 

WELLESLEY P-8 

WEST LORNE K-15 

Natterjack Brewing Company 226-289-1472 

natterjackbrewing.ca 

WHEATLEY E-19 

Briar Patch Studio 519-916-2407 

Find us on Facebook & Instagram 

WINDHAM CENTRE Q-13 

Caresa Antiques 519-443-5856 

WINDSOR B-17 

Rose Cottage Quilt Shoppe 519-730-1172 

www.RoseCottageQuilt.com 

WINGHAM M-5 

WOODSTOCK P-11 

Country Patchworks 519-537-8753 

www.countrypatchworks.ca 

WYOMING H-12 

Lambton County Archives 519-845-5426 

www.lambtonmuseums.ca/archives

CIDER, MEAD, WINE, BEER & SPIRITS 

S 

Southwestern Ontario boasts some excellent 

Craft Breweries, Wineries & Cideries! 

Petrolia’s 

Alternative Fuel 

blackgold.beer 

395 Fletcher St., 

Petrolia • 226-738-0665 

Producer of quality spirits 

including Gin, Vodka, 

Whisky & Liqueurs... 

& our own Hand Sanitizer. 

45 Cambria St. • Stratford 

519-305-5535 • www.junction56.ca 

Take a Daytrip to Shale Ridge Farm in Thedford 

Handcrafted Ciders 

Open Sat. & Sun.10-5 

9090 Widder Rd., 

Thedford 

shaleridgeestatewinery.com 

Come to our 

on farm Brewery! 

stonepickerbrewing.com 

7143 Forest Road, 

Plympton-Wyoming 

(4km South of Forest) 

TASTING ROOM 

RETAIL STORE 

TOURS AVAILABLE 

Unique Flavoured 

E ST 2016 · MAT T’S DREAM Craft Beer 

25292 292 Talbot Line, West Lorne (at Eagle) 

www.natterjackbrewing.ca 226-289-1472 

Hand Sanitizer 

Made & Sold at: 

• Blue Elephant 

• Junction 56 

Jobsite Brewing Co. 

Brewery & Taproom 

with Wood Fired Pizza! 

Please check out 

our website for details. 

www.jobsitebrewing.ca 

45 Cambria St. • Stratford 

RAMBLIN’ ROAD 

BREWERY FARM 

Come in to sample or 

purchase our farm 

fresh premium beers! 

“Lunch Menu 

at The Roost” 

www.ramblinroad.ca 

2970 Swimming Pool Rd., LA SALETTE 

Ontario, N0E 1H0 • 519-582-1444 

Ontario’s First 

Meadery! 

Crafting the Oldest Alcoholic Drink on Earth! 

- Best Served Chilled in Good Company 

- 

3115 River St., ALVINSTON 

519-847-5333 • www.munrohoney.com 

GOOD BEER & 

TASTY FOOD 

Sold Here! 

96 Norfolk St. S. 

SIMCOE 

519-428-2886 

"Brew'd @ The Blue" 

www.blueelephant.ca 

NEW ! 

BANDED GOOSE BREWING CO. 

is home to Kingsville's longest bar, 

2 Taprooms & a Secret Beer Garden Patio 

where Kingsville's original Food Truck, 

BLACKJACK GASTROVAN 

creates shareable Street Eats 

& Fusion Pop Up Menus to compliment 

the everchanging & creative 

Taproom Line Up of CRAFT BEERS. 

Retail Store, TAKEOUT & Patio Dining 

15 MAIN ST. EAST I KINGSVILLE 

519.733.9700 

ORDER ONLINE: bandedgoosebrewing.com 

• Hard Cider and Perry 

• Apple Wine • Ice Cider 

• LIKE US ON 

Gift Boutique 

JANUARY to MAY: 

Saturdays 9-5 • Sundays 1-5 

JUNE to DECEMBER: 

Monday-Saturday 10-5 • Sundays 1-5 

8169 KENNEDY LINE 

THEDFORD, ONTARIO, CANADA 

519-296-5556 or 519-296-5558 

www.twinpinesorchards.com 

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Bothwell 

21 

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Alvinston 

Goderich 

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Varna 

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Parkhill 

Blyth 

83 

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Seaforth 

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Wallacetown 

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7 

London 

Lake Erie 

Listowel 

St. Thomas 

23 

Mitchell 

Stratford 

St. Marys 

401 

73 

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Sparta 

131 

119 

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Aylmer 

86 

Woodstock 

Waterloo 

Shakespeare 

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Tillsonburg 

403 

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7 

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Cambridge 

Paris 

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SHOP 

LOCAL 

VICTORIA PARK, PETROLIA 

EVERY SATURDAY 

MORNING, 

7:30am-Noon 

June 5 to 

October 9, 2021 

21 

Fletcher Street 

(behind Library) 

CANCELLED 

See you 

in 2022! 

www.artintheparkpetrolia.com 

June 4th & 5th 

Canada Day 

July 1st 

411 Greenfield Street, Petrolia I 519-882-2350 

visitpetrolia.ca 

Country Yarns 

Everything for 

your Kning, 

Crocheng, 

Cross Stch & 

Needlepoint 

Needs! 

- Menon this ad for a 15% discount - 

2776 LaSalle Line, PETROLIA • 519-882-8740 

(BETWEEN MANDAUMIN & WATERWORKS) 

Wed.10-5 • Thurs.10-6 • Fri.10-5 • Sat. 10-3 

www.country-yarns.com 

Extended Summer Hours 

A shop for both the modern 

& classic Quilter! 

4247 oil heritage rOad, 

petrolia • 519-918-2226 

• fabrics • patterns • classes 

now an authorized Dealer for: 

Open tuesday to Saturday 10 am - 5 pm 

Shop on our website too... www.stitcharie.com 

• Painted Folk Art 

& Pine Furniture 

• Scented Candles 

• Repurposed Furniture 

• Birdhouses, Signs 

• Much, Much More! 

4189 Petrolia Line, Petrolia, 519-882-0747 

Treat 

Yourself 

at 

the 

Olde Post 

Parlour! 

Things We Can Learn From 

A Dog... 

• Never pass up the opportunity togo for a joyride. 

• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be 

pure ecstasy. 

• When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. 

• Let others know when they've invaded your territory. 

• When it's in your best interest, practice obedience. 

• Take naps and stretch before rising. 

• Run, romp, and play daily. 

• Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. 

• Be loyal. 

• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. 

• Never pretend to be something you're not. 

• Thrive on attention and let people touch you. 

• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. 

• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. 

• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close and 

nuzzle him or her gently. 

• When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. 

• No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt 

thing and pout... run right back and make friends. 

• Delight in the simple joys of a long walk. 

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Lake Huron 

MI 

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You can start anywhere you like of course, plan your own trip and stay overnight! 

What’s in 

a Name? 

By Dot Sale, Belmont 

Do you remember being a child and 

having to deal with being called a name 

you were born with, but didn’t really 

like? 

My mother used to tell me that her 

maiden name was Rose Pridmore Hill 

and her older sister Dorothy used to 

tease her about it. I didn’t discover 

where the Pridmore name came from 

until I got into doing family genealogy 

and learned that Pridmore was a last 

name on her father’s mother’s side 

of the family. My mother told me that 

she used to retaliate against her sister 

because her middle name was Gladys 

by calling her Dorothy Glad ass. I had 

the misfortune of inheriting her sister’s 

name as I was about to be born when 

her sister was dying of tuberculosis, and 

my mother would get TB as well, but 

thankfully she would survive it and live 

another 18 years before passing away. 

Growing up with my Scottish 

grandmother while my mother was in 

a TB sanitarium, I would quickly learn 

how she pronounced Dorothy when I 

was downstairs and she wanted me to 

come upstairs for one reason or another. 

Let’s just say she could definitely roll 

that “r” when she needed to. 

As I got to be a teenager I learned 

I wasn’t the only one with name 

challenges. When we had to line up 

in school for needles for one thing or 

another, the teacher called out our 

names with enthusiasm. We knew one 

girl as Lynn and were surprised to find 

out that her real name was actually 

Marilyn. I would later do the same thing 

when I had the chance to change my 

name from Dorothy to anything else. 

There was a neighbour next to us who 

was named Dorothy too, but preferred 

being called Dolly like Dolly Parton. 

I thought about it and decided that I 

wasn’t a Dolly kind of person, much as I 

love Dolly Parton myself. It wasn’t until 

my family and I moved to Belmont in 

1993 that I finally got the chance to give 

myself a new nickname—Dot, about the 

same time I started writing short stories 

under my initials, D.A. Sale and tried 

to get them successfully published, but 

without success except by self-printing 

several copies of them for friends. 

Now that I’m retired in more ways 

than one, I think about what my mother 

would say about all my literary efforts. I 

know I inherited my writing talent from 

her, but I sadly never got to see any of 

her work as her father had a crazy idea 

that women shouldn’t be writers even 

though several of the greatest women 

writers including Agatha Christie came 

from his own country. I’m definitely sure 

my mother would be pleased, though, 

along with several other members of 

my family, and that’s all that counts. 

Editor’s Note: One of my most favourite 

people in the world is named Dorothy, and 

we lovingly call her Gramma Dottie. Thank 

you, Dot, for all of your contributions to 

Daytripping! 

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There are almost 1300 Ontario Heritage Trust Plaques - over 350 in SW Ontario. 

May-June 2021 “Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired nor deserved.” (Erich Fromm) 

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ALVINSTON & WYOMING to FOREST, KETTLE & STONY POINT FN & PORT FRANKS 

Find us on 

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Keep up to date 

by checking out our website: 

www.shopforest.ca 

for information on who is open, 

offering online shopping 

and curbside pick ups 

& other happenings Downtown! 

TheForest Florist 

and Country Accents 

We are Open for your 

Home Décor Updates... 

•Rugs gs• •Placema 

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• Baskets 

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• Pictures • Indoor Plants & Pots 

• Fresh Flowers • Metal Items 

• Local made 

Soy 

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www.forestflorist.com 

1 Victoria St., FOREST • 519-786-2339 • 1-866-786-2339 

Phrase Origins 

Refers to being almost, but not quite successful. 

Although there’s no proof of origin, it’s widely 

accepted that because carnival games were once 

targeted to adults and cigars were a common prize, 

if the person was close to winning, but didn’t 

succeed, they’d say “close, but no cigar.” 

Close But no Cigar 

Bring a Cooler or Two! 

It’s safe to say that Lisa and I can’t 

wait until things are back to normal, 

but we have managed to find a ton of 

interesting ways to shop local this past 

year and would like to share a few of 

them with you. 

By the time that first springtime 

lockdown was eased and we were 

allowed to travel locally again, we were 

dying to get out of the house and on the 

road. The biggest obstacle for a while 

was a lack of available washrooms, 

but there was a list on Daytripping‘s 

Facebook page and we used a little 

bit of ingenuity and maybe a dash of 

daring. The first place we set off to was 

Parks Blueberries in Bothwell, for no 

particular reason. It’s always been a 

favourite of ours. Long story short, we 

called in advance and picked up a large 

box of frozen blueberries, a few of their 

legendary scones and a couple of their 

apple crisps, which are to die for. It was 

easy and it felt great for a whole bunch 

of different reasons. We were patting 

ourselves on the back because we went 

out of our way to shop/support a small 

business. It felt really good and we were 

immediately hooked on this otherwise 

normal experience, at this all but 

Parks Blueberries, Bothwell 

Shaw’s Ice Cream, St. Thomas 

2020 may have been a horrible year 

in many respects, but we ate pretty 

damn well I have to say. I might call it 

the year of the meat pie, because there 

are so many places that make awesome 

meat pies, turkey, beef, chicken, etc. 

and we’ve sampled a freezer full. 

Williamson Farms in Forest, where they 

also have their own maple syrup, has 

a large selection of meat pies among 

other frozen from-the-farm foods. The 

Turkey Shoppe in Talbotville has, you 

guessed it, awesome turkey pies. We’ve 

bought meat pies (and treat pies) from 

the Bayfield Berry Farm, Anna Mae’s 

and Zehr’s Country Market in Millbank, 

McCully’s Hill Farm Market in St. Marys 

where they had just finished making 

An Old Fashioned Country Store with a Modern Twist! 

IN STORE BAKING! 

Pre-order to avoid 

disappointment. 

•Fresh Fudge 

• Gift Items 

•Toys & Collectibles 

• Williamson Farms 

Meats & Maple Syrup 

• Gift Baskets - Custom 

made to order! 

Curbside pick up & 

delivery available. 

Open 7 Days a Week 

for the Summer! 

Shop Online with us at 

www.williamsonfarmsmarket.com 

14 King Street West, FOREST • 226-520-0144 

normal time. We didn’t bother to send 

an article in to Daytripping for the last 

few months because we didn’t think of 

curbside shopping as an adventure, but 

it most certainly is. We also stopped in 

to Joyce Farm Market on that same trip 

which is very close by, and Sunshine 

Farms for their fresh asparagus and 

more, but didn’t stop there. We also hit 

Munro Apiaries in Alvinston for honey 

and mead, the landmark Kent Bridge 

Country Market, Roesch Meats which is 

a bit closer to Chatham for steaks and a 

few other things. 

DeBackere Farm Market 

by Richard Hodges 

Williamson Farms Country Store, Forest 

them, and so many more including 

farmers’ markets in Sarnia, Brantford, 

Petrolia, Simcoe... the list goes on. It’s 

been reported that farm markets had 

their best years ever and I know why… 

It was me and Lisa. We 

went to every last one 

of them I think, several 

times. 

There’s one stretch 

of road between Port 

Stanley and London 

where, if you start from 

the south, you can hit 

Debackere Farm Market, 

Shaw’s Ice Cream (yes, 

ice cream is a local food) 

then stay on Hwy.#4 as it 

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goes on the outskirts of St. Thomas until 

it intersects with Hwy. #3. You’ll find a 

Picard’s Peanuts at that intersection, 

The Turkey Shoppe just north of it, 

Talbotville Berry Farm just a bit north 

again and then between 

the intersections of 

highways #401 and 

#402, you’ll find Thomas 

Brothers Farm Market. 

Canadale Nurseries is 

also along that stretch 

as is the road to Sparta 

and various streets 

that would take you 

into St. Thomas where 

you would find Briwood Farm Market, 

Spicer’s Bakery and their delicious 

chocolate dip donuts, Howe’s Farm 

Market, Horton Farmers’ Market on 

certain days, and why not stop in to 

Railway City Brewing Co. while you’re 

close by? That’s a day trip all by itself! 

The farm market section in the 

middle of Daytripping has become one 

of our favourite parts of the magazine. 

Another area we fell in love with 

starts with both Zekveld’s Garden 

Market and Reid’s Farm Market in 

Reeces Corners and a goat cheese place 

in Wyoming (Great Lakes Goat Dairy) 

before going toward Forest where Alton 

Farms Estate Winery and Stonepicker 

Brewing Co. are a few fields apart with 

Williamson’s Country Store in nearby 

Forest. You can also hit a weekly farm 

market depending on the day you pick. 

Another trip begins in Dashwood with 

turkey and more at Hayter’s Farm and 

pork at The Whole Pig, and these stops 

are close to the Garlic Box and Metzgers 

Meats in Hensall. Jerry Rader Market 

isn’t far away at all in Zurich and the 

Best Little Pork Shoppe, Shakespeare 

Photo by Elaine Ballantyne 

Bayfield Berry Farm is close as well, 

and there are more craft breweries and 

wineries you’ll pass from almost any 

direction. 

On a tour that’s closer to home for 

Lisa and I, we might on any given day 

be stopping into Crunican Orchards in 

Arva, McCully’s Hill Farm Market and 

The Chocolate Factory and a few other 

shops in St. Marys, Quehl’s Restaurant 

in Tavistock which offers a lot of takeout 

frozen meals, The Best Little Pork 

Shoppe in Shakespeare, Oak Grove 

Cheese, Bright Cheese & Butter, and 

Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese just south 

of Woodstock. We love cheese, can 

you tell, and Oxford County even has a 

Cheese Trail. 

Munro Honey & Meadery, Alvinston 

There are just too many great food 

places to mention. We’ve also noticed 

how some places take more pride in 

their local foods than some others, or 

maybe are just better at giving farmers 

the credit for all they do. For example, 

if you have dinner at Eddington’s of 

Exeter, which is truly exceptional, the 

menu is very good at stating that the 

beef came from this shop and the eggs 

came from that farm and so on and 

so on. I don’t know about you, but 

that gives me a lot more confidence in 

what I’m eating. If you’re asking me, 

Crunican Orchards, north of London 

which you’re not but I’m offering it up, 

the restaurants in Port Dover are extra 

proud about promoting the fresh Lake 

Erie perch and pickerel and any of the 

restaurants in that lakeside town are 

among the best at making it. 

I have to confess that I am getting 

hungry writing this article. I’m also 

thinking right now that I miss Pine 

River Cheese that was on Highway 21 

just south of Kincardine. Support local 

farmers folks! We don’t need to see any 

more landmarks like that disappear! 

Then of course there’s Essex County, 

where it’s warmer earlier in the year 

and fruit stands are a dime a dozen. 

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RHUBARB KETCHUP: In a saucepan, combine: 2 cups 

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sugar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon 

pepper, 1/3 teaspoon celery seeds, 1/4 teaspoon allspice and a Pinch of cloves. 

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refrigerator overnight. The flavour-blending is best after a day or so. If you can 

keep your hands off it that long! Enjoy served warm or chilled! 

STEWED RHUBARB with an Orange Tang: In a large saucepan, dissolve 3/4 cup 

sugar (or up to 1 cup if you like it sweeter) in 2/3 cup water over low heat. Bring to 

boil. Add 7 cups of rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces. Cover and return to boil. Reduce 

heat to medium and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until rhubarb has softened. Stir 

in 2 tablespoons finely grated orange rind and 1/4 cup orange juice. Allow to cool. 

Makes 4 servings. 

ROASTED RHUBARB DESSERT TOPPING: In a baking dish, toss together 3 

stalks of rhubarb cut to 1/4 inch pieces, 1/2 cup sugar and a dash of salt. Roast in 

a preheated 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Remove and stir in 1/4 teaspoon 

vanilla extract. Delicious served warm or cold over ice cream or angel food cake. 

RHUBARB ICE: In a saucepan, combine 4 cups chopped rhubarb and 1 1/4 cups 

sugar and 1/2 cup sliced strawberries. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until 

rhubarb is tender. Remove from heat and strain contents, returning liquid to 

saucepan. Stir in 3 cups cold water and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Pour into a 9 x 13 

inch glass baking dish. Cover and freeze until solid, a minimum of 5 hours. When 

ready to serve, scrape into dessert dishes. So icy delicious! 

RHUBARB PARFAIT: In a skillet, with a little oil, sauté 2 large (or 3 medium) stalks 

of thinly sliced rhubarb and 1/2 cup of sugar, until rhubarb is tender. Place in a 

bowl over iced water to cool. Grind 8 ginger 

snap cookies. In decorative glasses, starting 

with a total of 2 cups of whip cream/dessert 

topping, layer whipped cream, cookie layer 

and then rhubarb. Repeat layers. Ginger and 

rhubarb pair very well together. Or, if desired, 

grind your fave cookie in place of ginger 

snaps. An additional dollop of whipped 

topping finishes its appeal. Makes 4 servings. 

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Along Lake Huron to LAMBTON SHORES, PORT FRANKS & GRAND BEND 

We are shining the spotlight 

on locally grown Rhubarb. This 

amazing veggie (yes, it is) is often treated 

as a fruit in its preparation (pies, desserts and 

toppings, etc). However you enjoy it, we LOVE the fact that 

it is one of the very first fruit/vegetable items to show its 

lovely face through the soil in our region. For this 

reason, we honour that bold and brave achievement. 

Rhubarb Glazed Pork 

2 1/2 lb. boneless pork loin roast 

4 cups rhubarb, sliced 

3/4 cup frozen cranberry-apple juice 

concentrate, undiluted (sold in 

12 oz/355 ml cans in frozen section) 

1/2 cup honey 

2 1/3 tablespoons Dijon 

style mustard 

2 tablespoons cold water 

2 tablespoons cornstarch 

1 tablespoon wine vinegar 

Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast in a preheated 325 

degree F oven for 1 1/2 hours or until internal temp reaches 155 degrees F. 

In the meantime, using a saucepan, combine rhubarb and cranberry-apple 

juice concentrate. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 12 to 

15 minutes or until rhubarb is very tender. Strain mixture into a 2 cup 

measuring cup. Be sure to press out liquid through strainer with the back 

of the spoon. Discard pulp. You should have 1 1/4 cups of liquid. If 

insufficient, add water to equal that amount. In saucepan, stir together 

cornstarch and cold water. Stir in rhubarb liquid, cook and stir over 

medium heat until bubbly and thickened. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. 

Stir in mustard, honey and vinegar. Heat through. Brush a portion of the 

glaze on meat during final 30 mins. of roasting. When meat is removed 

from oven, cover with foil and allow to stand for 12 to 15 mins. (After 

standing time, meat should register 160 degrees F) Warm remaining glaze 

to serve with meat. Makes 6 generous servings. 

Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie 

with Crumble Topping 

Pie Filling Ingredients: 

1 egg 

1 cup sugar 

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

3/4 lb. rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch 

pieces, or sliced frozen rhubarb 

(about 3 cups) 

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, halved 

1 unbaked pie shell (9 inch) 

Topping Ingredients: 

3/4 cup all-purpose flour 

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 

1/2 cup quick-cooking or 

old-fashioned oats 

1/2 cup butter, cubed 

(cold best for cutting) 

In a large bowl, beat egg. Beat in the sugar, flour and vanilla until well 

blended. Gently stir in rhubarb and strawberries. Pour into pastry shell. 

For topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and oats; cut in 

butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake for 10 mins. Reduce heat to 350 

degrees. Bake for 35 mins. longer or until crust is golden brown and filling 

is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 8 servings. 

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Memory Lane 

If you have the time, please come with 

me on a walk down memory lane—back 

to my childhood, many moons ago. I had 

a very happy childhood, although with 

eight children, Mom and Dad and Dad’s 

mom, “Nanny” in one house, it was not 

easy for Dad to keep enough food on 

the table. Dad knew responsibility at a 

very young age. When he was barely 

seventeen his father died and Dad was 

then the sole supporter of his mom. He 

had to give up any education he may 

have wanted to get a job. 

Nanny lived in our home from the 

time Dad and Mom were married until 

her death when I was fourteen. You 

rarely heard my dad complain about his 

role in life. He was always smiling and 

had a wonderful sense of humour. He 

was a very honest man and expected 

everyone else to be the same. He never 

locked his door, saying, “A lock only 

keeps the honest man out.” 

Dad would walk into a store, any store, 

and promptly say, “Could I get a quarter’s 

worth of ten dollar bills?” Needless to 

say he never found a merchant who 

would accommodate him. He would 

chuckle and say, “Oh, well, it was worth 

a try.” He would occasionally run a bill 

By Blanche Haskett, Delhi 

at the local grocery store and if it was 

owed longer than the owner thought it 

should be, he’d ask Dad when he’d be 

able to close the account. Dad would 

say a certain time and he would have 

the money to pay it. “You know, my 

friend, I’d rather owe it to you than beat 

you out of it.” And he would smile. 

Whenever us kids would say we were 

afraid, Dad would say, “Never be afraid 

until you see something worse than 

yourself,” and “Don’t worry about being 

kidnapped. They’ll bring you back at the 

first lamp post.” 

“Beech, birch and maple, 

all begins with A.” 

When we all went out, it took two 

cars. Dad would say to the second 

driver, “If I get there first, I’ll draw a line. 

If you get there first, you rub it out.” As 

each of us grew older we understood 

the joke, but as youngsters, we’d always 

look for that imaginary line. We would 

often wake up to Dad shouting up the 

stairs, “Time to get up, kids. It’s daylight 

in the swamp!” We couldn’t understand 

why we had to get up. We never lived 

near any darn swamp! 

“Beech, birch and maple, all begins 

with A,” Dad would say to us. We would 

argue the point until he’d say, “Well, all 

does begin with A.” 

He taught us to say the alphabet 

backwards. I happened to say it in front 

of my seven year old granddaughter 

one day and she asked me to write it 

down for her, which I did. Two weeks 

later when I visited them she was quite 

excited when she said the alphabet 

backwards as if she had been saying it 

as long as I had. My son learned it while 

on guard duty one night in a foreign 

country. “If you and Patricia can do it, 

I can too!” 

When we’d ask Dad to read anything 

to us, he’d say, “You’d better read it. I 

went to night school. I can’t read in the 

daytime.” As each of us started driving, 

he’d say, “Now don’t forget to watch the 

car in front of the car behind you.” 

“Yes, Dad, we’ll be careful.” 

We were a poor family by monetary 

means, but we soon learned that 

we were the richest family we knew 

because love and laughter were the two 

main ingredients in our household. We 

grew up healthy and happy and every 

one of us inherited Dad’s unique sense 

of humour. Thanks, Dad! 

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Father and Son 

By Lisa Paddon, London 

All spring, summer, and now into 

the fall, I have seen a beautiful sight. 

Inspiring as it is, it leaves me with a true 

sense of hope and faith. Two individuals, 

who have no idea, have left me with a 

feeling of security and happiness. This, 

I promise to get back to. Every day, 

weather permitting, after I finish work, I 

most often retreat to the balcony of the 

second story residence that I habitat. It 

overlooks a long stretch of road from 

east to west. Many cars travel back 

and forth, as well as an abundance of 

memorable foot traffic. At times it can 

be quite busy with a flow of noisy traffic, 

however it does quiet down as the 

afternoon pushes into the evening, and 

sunset. Familiar faces of mere strangers 

are seen routinely travelling back and 

forth to fulfill their daily journey. Who 

knows where they are going? That is left 

only to the imagination. Each and every 

person has their own unique story. 

Every once in a 

while the passers by 

will get used to seeing 

me on my balcony, 

and will wave up in a 

friendly gesture. Some 

will stop for a moment 

to exchange hellos and 

talk about the nice 

weather, and their day, 

or talk about the dog 

they are walking on 

the end of their leash. 

Of the many faces 

seen carrying their 

bags, umbrellas, or 

local coffee in hand, 

there are some you 

would like to know and 

others…well, perhaps 

not. After all, there are all kinds of 

people in this world, and that is what 

makes life interesting. 

At one time there was an actual 

live, wild turkey that would travel up 

and down in the middle of the road, 

slowing traffic, which was a good thing 

for everyone but the drivers who were 

trying to get from point A to point B. 

Locals called him “Terry the Turkey.” At 

any given point in the day, traffic was 

being held up due to Terry’s insistence 

about when and how long he was going 

to take to cross the road. I say that with 

a chuckle, as it was really quite funny to 

see him winding in and around the cars 

to the other side of the road on his own 

watch. I’m not sure what happened to 

Terry…God bless him. Some suggest he 

took off with the rest of the unseen clan 

to a safer more desirable place to hang 

out, if you were a turkey. 

Bicycles, mopeds, and rollerbladers 

alike, all have one thing in common. 

To reach their destination on this long 

stretch of road. From exotic sports cars 

to souped-up renditions whose mufflers 

keep your eardrums ringing, all are to be 

seen along this stretch. I had mentioned 

two inspirational individuals. I will call 

them “father and son,” as that is who 

they appear to me. Each 

evening while the sun 

still lights the sky, father 

and son stroll side by 

side slowly down the 

long stretch of sidewalk. 

It is something special 

to see as it appears. 

Father is well into his 

eighties, and is still 

going on daily walks 

accompanied by his 

devoted, adult son—a 

ritual the two of them 

share together each 

evening, both tall and 

lean, and with the 

same slow, steady gait. 

I wonder what they talk 

about. The protective 

son always ensures his father is on the 

inside of the sidewalk further away from 

the road, as they are taking their stroll. 

Off they go, into the distance, simple but 

heartfelt. Like clockwork everyday they 

round the corner. Here they come… 

there they go. A memory between the 

two of them they will forever share. 

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Ailsa Craig 

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Thursday-Friday 8-6 • Saturday 9-5 

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257 Main St. 

PARKHILL 

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North Middlesex Farmers’ Market 

June 11th 

June 19th 

July 3rd 

July 24th 

Over 40 Years in Clay! 

Pottery & gallery set within a 

friendly village atmosphere. 

Unique work featuring 

Pavlo, Hilborn & 

Marilyn Barbe. 

Specializing in one of a 

kind gifts for any occasion. 

115 Ness St, Ailsa Craig 

519-293-3339 

TUESDAY–SUNDAY 11–5 

www.ailsacraigvillagepottery.com 

Beef & Lamb Custom Cut & Wrapped 

3900 Elginfield Road, Parkhill 

519-293-3000 

Donald Hughes 

Annex Museum 

& Walker 

Research Room 

5:00pm-8:00pm 

8:30am-12:30pm 

8:30am-12:30pm 

8:30am-12:30pm 

Visit the Market 

on these dates at 

229 Main Street 

Parkhill 

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Quality Dining 

Quality Whisky 

Open 7 Days 

a Week 

Unique Gifts from Local Artisans 

Whimsy 

Salon & Gifts 

Tuesday to Saturday 

145 Main St., Ailsa Craig 

519-520-9055 

Full Service Family Hair Care 

A Touch c 

of Country 

220 Ailsa Craig Main Street 

519-878-6881 

Bed & Breakfast 

Family and Weekend Rates 

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143 Ailsa Craig Main Street 

theCrownAndTurtlePub.com 

8:30am-12:30pm 

8:30am-12:30pm 

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8:30am-12:30pm 

Ye Olde Towne Hall 

Parkhill Carnegie Gallery 

Looking 

forward until 

we can 

meet again. 

160 Main Street, Ailsa Craig 

www.friendsofyeoldetownehall.org 

Maple Syrup 

Maple Butter 

Maple Sugar 

Local Art 

Show & Sales 

Concerts 

Exhibits 

Drop-in 

Classes 

Workshops 

233 Main St., 

Parkhill 

Store Open 

7 Days a Week 

9 am to 5 pm 

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27382 Coldstream Road • 519-232-9041 

160-D AILSA CRAIG MAIN STREET 

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AILSA CRAIG ARTS CENTRE 

Graveyard Friends: Finding New Community 

Since last spring, my neighbour and 

I have been walking for an hour most 

mornings so we can check the “exercise 

completed” box off on our lock-down 

to-do lists. 

In the midst of pandemic fog, the 

weeks blend into each other, so I 

welcome this small window of structure 

in the day. We walk in the grounds of 

a London city jewel, Mount Pleasant 

Cemetery. 

We go most days, rain, shine, or 

snow and talk about all subjects great 

and small: the books we read, the TV 

shows we watch, what was on the news 

with Lisa LaFlamme the night before, 

our volunteer jobs, nature shows and 

amazing animal behaviour, past travel 

adventures, tackling awkward social 

situations, and where to find stuff on 

sale. 

During the summer, groundskeepers 

on their John Deeres would wave to 

us as they navigated carefully among 

the markers. One Zen staff member 

meticulously hand-edged around all 

the stones while classical music wafted 

softly from his cart. 

As the weeks of COVID turned into 

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159 George Street, Ailsa Craig 

519-854-7734 

By Catherine Blake, London 

months, we began to notice that this 

place is really a Garden of Eden. In 

spring we watched the magnificent 

magnolia trees blossom and glisten in 

the sunlight for a few precious days 

before a wind shook the petals down 

into a pink carpet. We were awed by the 

huge, beautiful copper beech that stands 

guard over the cemetery entrance when 

it spread out its canopy of shimmering 

green and purple leaves. 

The flowers, including castor, 

cosmos, sunflowers, and snapdragons 

blossomed and then faded according to 

their time. The squirrels and birds hop, 

chirp, squawk, and swoop giving us a 

soundtrack as we stroll. 

We discovered that Shelley, one 

of the groundskeeping staff, was a 

walking encyclopedia on nature and 

happily answered our questions about 

the staggering range of plants and 

trees. She supplied us with a map to 

find the Carolinian zone trees that are 

especially rare—even for southwestern 

Ontario—such as sassafras, Kentucky 

coffee, Ohio buckeye, cucumber 

magnolia, tulip, and the prehistoric 

male and female Osage orange trees 

with their knobby, vivid green fruit. 

In the fall, the multihued leaves 

looked more luminous and vivid every 

day. In winter, all the trees look crisp 

and starkly defined, like a black and 

white Ansel Adams photograph. And 

now we are back to spring with buds 

and birds emerging again. 

Most days we cross paths with our 

new dog friends and their human 

companions, always social distancing. 

We met Lily, a beautiful, sleek, and softeyed 

Dalmatian, and her human Peter 

first. Peter zips around the pathways 

on his mobility scooter while Lily easily 

keeps up, hardly breaking a sweat. We 

think it’s hilarious that Peter calls us the 

“dames from the graveyard.” Peter grew 

up in Hamburg, Germany and regaled 

us with tales of seeing the Beatles at a 

club there, and his adventurous travel 

and path to Canada. 

Bridget is a sprightly middle-aged 

Springer Spaniel who knocks off three 

circuits around the perimeter in the 

time it takes us to do one. Her human, 

Davina, on the other end of the leash, 

keeps up with no problem. She stops to 

chat and lets Bridget lean in for a quick 

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retirement homes because who could 

resist her soft fur and gentle, big eyes? 

Katie, the Wheaten Terrier, looks 

hilarious carrying her ever-present 

stick like a stogie, a dead ringer for a 

furry Fidel Castro. What a good girl! 

Meanwhile, Richard, a perky and 

sartorially splendid Brussels Griffon 

in a Hudson’s Bay hoodie, easily wins 

the best dressed award, even though 

he seems to struggle a little to get used 

to his matching yellow boots. But what 

price fashion, eh Richard? 

But these refreshing rambles are 

not just about classy canines and 

quiet contemplation. We slowly find 

ourselves becoming part of another 

community, one we may not have 

encountered had it not been for 

COVID. Community is formed in small, 

stealthy steps. The usual connections 

have been put on pause during this 

pandemic, but thanks to these muted 

paths, some tentative new ones are 

forming. 

Here at the cemetery we saunter 

among the spirits, enjoying the fresh 

air, the botanical bounty, and the smile, 

wave, and wag of new-found friends. 

“Though much is taken, much abides,” 

as Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote, and we 

are grateful. 

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The Bovine Terror 

When we were young our 

grandparents had one flabby old 

cow left on the farm 

for the family’s own 

milk needs. She 

was the last of what 

was once a sizable 

herd when Gramma and 

Grampa were younger. 

That stupid cow was 

mean and would chase us 

kids every time we tried to 

go out in the yard. We would 

be playing, minding our own 

business, when she would 

come around the side of the 

barn in a one-cow stampede. 

The four of us would panic, run 

screaming and climb the apple 

tree to escape the bovine terror. Once 

we were safe in the tree, we would keep 

screaming for help and throw apples at 

the beast trying to make it go away. She 

would not leave, she stood guard over 

us while stuffing herself with the apples. 

Soon enough, Gramma would hear 

By Vicki Hornick, Tilbury 

As told to me by my older sister Cheryl 

A Hat 

by Ida Tillema, 

Chatham 

Tip a hat in passing, 

To say “How do you do?” 

Tip a hat to an auctioneer, 

And the house belongs to you. 

our cries, stop whatever work she was 

doing and come out of the house to 

rescue us. She would 

put her arm lovingly 

around the neck of the 

apple munching cow, 

pat its flank and ask why 

we were afraid of such a 

sweet, gentle animal. 

The answer of course 

was, we were afraid of the 

animal because the stupid 

cow chased us every time she 

saw us, and we didn’t know 

why. 

I realize now, as an adult, 

that the cow was not stupid; she 

was smarter than us. She chased 

us every time she saw us because 

when she chased us, we climbed up the 

apple tree and threw apples down at 

her. 

I’ve remembered now, too; I don’t 

know if it was all those apples, but the 

milk she gave was the sweetest we ever 

drank. 

May-June 2021 “That best academy, a mother’s knee.” (James Russell Lowell) 

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How Does Your Garden Grow? 

Local Gardens That Will Leave You Inspired 

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Read the full blog at OntariosSouthwest.com/trip-inspiration 

There’s nothing quite like rising early 

in the morning and enjoying a warm 

cup of tea and something to read. This 

is even more true if you take pride in 

your own garden oasis. Now more than 

ever, Ontarians are spending a little 

extra time at home, basking in nature 

which is literally in their own backyard. 

If you’re passionate about your 

garden, but you’re looking for a little 

extra local inspiration, or if you’re 

trying to plan for your own ideal 

backyard garden and you’re looking for 

the excuse to get out and see what else 

is growing in Ontario’s Southwest, here 

are some great ideas for public gardens 

you can enjoy this summer. 

Make sure you check the website for 

each of these places before you visit 

to see updates to their services due to 

COVID-19. 

Each of these gardens brings something 

a little different to the table. From scenic 

pack-your-own picnic backdrops to the 

truest farm-to-table dining experiences, 

Southwestern Ontario has you covered 

for public gardens. 

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Whistling Gardens. Wilsonville 

Perfect to walk through or to take 

a picnic, Whistling Gardens Botanic 

Gardens & Garden Centre is home to 

a vast number of plants, flowers and 

varietals. They are known for being the 

home of the largest public collection 

of peonies in North America, and they 

have over 2000 conifer species in their 

gardens. 

Crazy 8 Barn, Palmyra 

Crazy 8 Barn has some beautifully 

manicured gardens on their grounds. If 

your dream is to have a garden that is as 

beautiful as the garden at Crazy 8 Barn, 

you can shop for garden décor online 

and pick it up for curbside pickup. 

Zoe Der Kinderen 519 870 9883 

www.go2down2earth.com 

Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm · Sunday 10am-4pm 

519-785-0487 8966 Furnival Road South, RODNEY 

Thrive Norfolk, Simcoe 

This unique farm-to-table dining 

experience in Norfolk County celebrates 

the beauty of edible gardens, brought 

right to your table. If you aren’t 

convinced, their scenic and bright 

eating area is placed right in the middle 

of their garden. At Thrive, their motto 

is “Six Courses from One Acre”, which 

pretty clearly sums up their gardendining 

experience and philosophy. 

Forest Glen Herb Farm, 

Lambton Shores 

The impressive Forest Glen Herb 

Farm sits on a large property, with 

opportunities for bird watching at the 

large pond, hikes throughout the garden 

and property or spending time at their 

private beach. Their on-site shop offers 

a variety of goods for sale, including 

facial and bath products, potpourri and 

sachets as well as culinary ingredients. 

The attached Lavender House B&B 

on the property itself is a 19th Century 

Edwardian home. Coming to stay 

overnight at the B&B means that your 

breakfast and optional dinner will be 

cooked with plenty of home-grown 

herbs and edible flowers in mind. 

Wildflowers Farm, St. Thomas 

This beautiful 9 acre, family-owned 

farm places great emphasis on the 

natural healing qualities of the land. Its 

owners are herbalists, ayurvedic yoga 

teachers, passionate beekeepers and 

garden tenders. Their backgrounds and 

passions truly lend themselves to what 

Wildflowers Farm is all about. 

You can visit this farm to see the 

gardens, or visit their Farm Store which 

is nestled near the apiary and amongst 

the flowers. Their Farm Store is the 

home of their hand crafted loose leaf 

teas and honeys. Consider planning to 

visit on a Friday in the summer and fall 

months for one of their Farmers Market 

days. 

Makkink’s Flower Farm, Tillsonburg 

Owned and operated by the Makkink 

family, Makkink’s Flower Farm is a 

great place to come with someone else 

from your household to enjoy. Their 

flower farm boasts a variety of beautiful 

blooms on the premises. 

They also offer a great opportunity 

to walk through their gardens and “Cut 

Your Own” flowers, so that you can 

bring home a bouquet of your own. 

This experience is done in a way that 

complies with physical distancing and 

safety regulations, which makes for a 

unique and personalised experience. 

Be sure to keep an eye out for their 

notorious sunflower season. Makkink’s 

is well-known for the abundance of 

these large beauties that grow on their 

grounds in late summer. 

Heeman’s, Thorndale 

A visit to Heeman’s makes for a great 

one-stop-shop for your garden tour of 

Southwestern Ontario. This garden 

centre and strawberry farm offers a 

variety of things to keep you busy and 

occupied during your visit. 

With everything from pick-your-own 

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strawberries to buying your own plants 

to bringing one of their dry hard ciders 

home to enjoy, the options are endless 

at Heeman’s. Make sure you try one 

of their sundaes, milkshakes or locally 

roasted coffees during your visit. 

Don’t Forget Southwestern 

Ontario’s Lavender Season 

I’d be remiss to share this list if I 

left out the lavender farms, of which 

this neck of the woods is blessed to 

have so many. If you’re looking for that 

perfect lavender farm for some photos, 

or if you’re looking to indulge in handcrafted 

lavender products, then make 

sure you check out these spots, too. 

Steed & Co Lavender, Sparta 

This picturesque Lavender farm sits 

on a corner of the grounds of a 45 acre 

horse farm. Stepping out of your car, 

you’ll feel immediately transported to 

the French countryside. 

A visit to Steed & Co. should involve 

a walk through their Lavender gardens 

and a stop at their shop. They’ve 

brought their shop outdoors for the 

summer months, to ensure proper 

physical distancing for patrons. 

Serenity Lavender Farm, Harrow 

This charming farm is the perfect 

place for a self-guided stroll of seasonal 

lavender near the shores of Lake Erie. 

Serenity Lavender boasts beautiful 

grounds and a variety of delicious 

lavender delicacies for you to enjoy, 

such as their homemade lavender 

honey or blueberry lavender white 

chocolate cheesecake. 

Apple Hill Lavender, 

Windham Centre 

Apple Hill has one of the larger 

scenic farms of lavender on this list. 

This generations-old apple farm is filled 

with rolling fields to enhance the feeling 

that you’re surrounded by lavender. Let 

me tell you, it doesn’t get much better 

than that! It’s also located in Norfolk 

County, so you can connect your visit 

with several other gardens on this list. 

They are currently closed but in 

previous years, you could visit their 

charming Carriage House Boutique, that 

offered a variety of small-batch, handcrafted 

lavender products. Finally, if you 

were looking for a slightly longer visit, 

you could pack a picnic lunch and enjoy 

it at one of their picnic tables under 

their apple trees. Check their website to 

see when their farm and grounds will be 

open to the public. 

Bri is an Ontario native who has spent 

many years living abroad, but has been 

happily rooted back in this beautiful 

province for the past three years. She 

loves writing about travel experiences to 

discover in Ontario, including all things 

nature, food and culture. You can find 

her canoeing, swimming and visiting 

farmers markets across Ontario in the 

summer, and snowshoeing or curling 

up with a good book and an Ontarian 

Pinot Noir in the winter. You can follow 

along with her journeys on Instagram @ 

mstravelingmitch. 

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As working mothers, visits with my 

sisters were few and far between. We 

always talked about spending more 

time together once we were retired. We 

dreamed about places we would go on 

road trips. That day finally came last 

summer. My youngest sister retired at 

Pinecroft’s Green Frog Tea Room 

the end of the school year and my other 

sister and I work from home, so our 

hours are flexible. 

We met our youngest sister at her 

home in St. Thomas, which is located in 

Elgin County and only a 20 minute drive 

from London. She took us on a tour of 

her area. Our first stop was Pinecroft 

Gallery and Gift Shop located on Rogers 

Road near Aylmer. Pinecroft is one of 

those places that simply surprises you. 

Not only do potters create pottery on the 

grounds, but there is a gift shop where 

you can purchase the finished products 

along with other artisan’s creations. 

Next to the gift shop is a tea room, 

open seven days a week except January 

and February and December 24th and 

25th. All of this is housed in a log cabin. 

The tea room serves delicious lunches. 

Due to already having had lunch, we 

opted for tea and a scrumptious dessert. 

After our tea we took a leisurely stroll on 

the grounds of Pinecroft, where benches 

faced a serene pond. Looking at this 

body of water, which is flanked with tall 

pine trees, I felt instantly transported to 

Northern Ontario. 

Small cottages are available to rent, 

which are hidden under the canopy 

of trees that surround Pinecroft. This 

would be the perfect place for a writing 

retreat, or a quiet weekend in the 

country. Pinecroft also boasts walking 

trails and a waterfall. A gorgeous setting. 

Our next stop had us go through 

the historical village of Sparta. Quaint 

store fronts beckoned us. Exploring 

those—another day. We were 

headed to Winter Wheat. An eclectic 

place where you spend hours 

poking about the grounds viewing 

the many recycled sculptures, or 

browse in the outbuildings as well as 

the main barn/store. Unfortunately 

Winter Wheat is no longer available 

to the public due to a fire. I, and 

many others hope the owner will 

rebuild because it had become one 

of those tourist spots that is iconic 

to Elgin County. 

Another day, another tour, only this 

time it was my youngest sister and I. 

She wanted to show off St. Thomas, the 

town she has lived in for 20 years plus. 

It has been growing steadily and going 

through a rejuvenation of late. 

Our first stop was the new St. 

Thomas Elevated Park on Centre St. 

Elevated Park, 

St. Thomas 

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The older I get, the more I enjoy 

Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet 

solitude that comes with being the first 

to rise, or maybe it’s the unbounded 

joy of not having to be at work. Either 

way, the first few hours of a Saturday 

morning are most enjoyable. A few 

weeks ago, what began as a typical 

Saturday morning, turned into one of 

those lessons that life seems to hand 

you from time to time. 

I turned the dial up into the phone 

portion of the band on my ham radio 

in order to listen to a Saturday morning 

swap net. Along the way, I came across 

an older sounding chap, with a golden 

voice. He was telling whomever he 

was talking with something about “a 

thousand marbles.” I was intrigued and 

stopped to listen... “Well, Tom, it sure 

sounds like you’re busy with your job. 

I’m sure they pay you well but it’s a 

shame you have to be away from home 

and your family so much. Working sixty 

or seventy hours a week to make ends 

meet? Missing your daughter’s dance 

recital? He continued, “Let me tell you 

something Tom, something that has 

helped me keep a good perspective on 

my own priorities.” 

“You see, I sat down one day and did 

a little arithmetic. The average person 

lives about seventy-five years. I know, 

some live more and some live less, but 

on average, folks live about seventy-five 

years. Now then, I multiplied 75 times 

52 and I came up with 3900, which is 

the number of Saturdays that the average 

person has in their entire lifetime. 

“Now stick with me, Tom, I’m getting 

to the important part.” “It took me until 

I was 55 years old to think about all 

this in any detail”, he went on, “and 

by that time I had lived through over 

twenty-eight hundred Saturdays. I got to 

E-Mail 

The E-Mail 

IN-BOX 

Send the good stuff to info@daytripping.ca 

1000 Marbles 

thinking that if I lived to be seventy-five, 

I only had about a thousand of them left 

to enjoy. “So I went to a toy store and 

bought every single marble they had. I 

ended up having to visit three toy stores 

to round up 1000 marbles. I took them 

home and put them inside of a large, 

clear plastic container right here in the 

sack next to my gear. Every Saturday 

since then, I have taken one marble out 

and thrown it away.” “I found that by 

watching the marbles diminish, I focus 

more on the really important things in 

life. There is nothing like watching your 

time here on this earth run out to help 

get your priorities straight.” 

“Now let me tell you one last thing 

before I sign-off with you and take 

my lovely wife out for breakfast. This 

morning, I took the very last marble out 

of the container. I figure that if I make 

it until next Saturday then I have been 

given a little extra time. And the one 

thing we can all use is a little more time.” 

“It was nice to meet you Tom, I hope 

you spend more time with your family, 

and I hope to meet you again here on the 

band... 75 year old man, this is K9NZQ, 

clear and going QRT, good morning!” 

You could have heard a pin drop on the 

band when this fellow signed off. I guess 

he gave us all a lot to think about. 

I had planned to work on the antenna 

that morning, and then I was going to 

meet up with a few hams to work on 

the next club newsletter. Instead, I went 

upstairs and woke my wife up with a 

kiss. “C’mon honey, I’m taking you and 

the kids to breakfast.” “What brought 

this on?” she asked with a smile. “Oh, 

nothing special, it’s just been a long time 

since we spent a Saturday together with 

the kids. Hey, can we stop at a toy store 

while we’re out? I need to buy some 

marbles.... 

4683 Sunset Road, Port Stanley • 519-782-4052 • www.moorewatergardens.com 

A Landmark for Visitors since 1948! 

• Sundaes • Shakes 

• Cones • Splits 

• Ice Cream Cakes 

Over 40 

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The Hint, from our 

March-April 2021 issue, was... 

This is called “A Place of Many 

Grasses.” Notice the symbols in 

the upper portion. 

The Answer is: 

This turtle shaped dome features 

tribal symbols at the top and is 

etched to represent birch bark. 

It’s at the Tecumseh Monument 

on Longwoods Rd near Parks 

Blueberries west of Bothwell. 

If you like these, you’ll love www.roadsideattractions.ca 

The Hint is: 

We’ve removed the 

name of the county 

from these “42” logos, 

and there are a few of 

these road markings in 

this one, flat region. 

Where 

Is It? 

Look for the answer in our July-August 2021 issue! 

From our last issue 

May-June 2021 “A man’s work is from sun to sun but a mother’s work is never done.” (Anonymous) 

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The 

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LOCAL 

For over 

Check Website for Hours & Take-Out Menu 

London 

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NEW 

SARUM 

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St. Thomas 

Sparta 

75 years 

Lake Erie 

years 

401 

Belmont 

Aylmer 

JUST OFF HIGHWAY HWAY 

3, 

46230 NEW SARUM LINE 

Step Back in Time 

to Elgin County’s 

Oldest Diner! 

Famous Chicken & 

Old Time Diner Favourites! 

46230 NEW SARUM LINE 519-773-3101 7 3101 

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The serenity of Pinecroft under the towering pines... 

A hint of Muskoka in Southern Ontario, with log cabins, 

a walking trail, waterfall & expansive pond. 

Gift Shop open daily 11 to 4 

WASHROOMS AVAILABLE 

Covid guideline updates on our website 

www.pinecroft.ca 

8122 Rogers Road South 

AYLMER • 519-773-3435 

Just 1 mile West of Aylmer, 

1.5 miles South of Hwy. #3 

Aren’t Granddaughters the 

Absolute Best? 

I am proud to be a grandmother 

to the sweetest girl that walked the 

face of this earth (actually she is my 

only granddaughter…LOL). This gal 

has always been the light of my life, 

begging me to let her come and stay 

with me on weekends when she was a 

little girl, pleading with me to take her 

to the beach or to the park or to the 

playgrounds. 

We called her our little “salad girl” 

for a short while—which of course she 

hated! Her mother had been sitting on 

the couch eating a salad and, of course, 

my granddaughter was jumping all 

around her, lost her footing and pitched 

face first into her mother’s salad bowl! 

Everyone howled with laughter but to 

her, “IT’S NOT FUNNY!” 

Years ago after I retired, I landed a 

great job: kitty and house sitting for a 

few families. One particular family lived 

on the lake which had a lot of beach 

frontage. One weekend 

that she spent with me, we 

swam and played on the 

beach, and I had this great 

idea—I would bury her in 

the sand to the waist and 

form the bottom into a 

mermaid! It turned out 

absolutely fantastic and 

I have pictures stashed 

somewhere of my little 

mermaid. 

My other daughter 

has a farm with lots of 

animals and pets and 

Now Serving 

on the Patio! 

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Seven Days a Week 

11 am - 3 pm 

Menu Online 

www.pinecroft.ca/menu 

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Canadian 

Abbreviations! 

See how many you can guess... 

answers at bottom. 

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5. 

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By Mary Jane MacVicar, 

Leamington 

when they would go away on a holiday, 

my granddaughter and I would stay at 

their house and look after all the “fur 

kids.” 

One evening, after a busy day out 

on the farm, my granddaughter, who 

was about 11 at the time, said she was 

going in to have a shower and wash 

her hair. After a while, she came out of 

the bathroom and mentioned that she 

wasn’t able to wash her hair. 

I asked, “Why not?” 

She replied, “The only shampoo Aunt 

Pattie had said ‘FOR DRY HAIR’ and I 

had wet mine already!” I couldn’t stop 

laughing! 

Well, this sweet girl is now grown up 

and lives oh so far away from me in 

Edmonton, Alberta and much too far 

for all those wonderful hugs and kisses 

I used to get from her. We e-mail each 

other often, Skype whenever we can and 

talk on the phone when she has a day 

off from her workplace. I was 

totally surprised one day 

when I received a package 

from her—a little gift box. 

When I opened it up, there 

was a beautiful gold heart 

locket and inscribed on the 

top was “#1 Grandma.” 

Needless to say, there were 

a few tears shed after that. 

So if anyone has ever had 

an amazing relationship 

with their granddaughter, 

they know exactly how I 

feel. 

______________ 

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Answers: 1. Canadian Armed Forces 2. 

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 3. Canadian 

National 4. Canadian Pacific 5. Canadian 

Radio-Television and Telecommunications 

Commission 6. Canadian Television Network 7. 

New Democratic Party 8. National Hockey 

League 9. Order of Canada 10. Queen's Counsel 

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Use these maps to show where in SW Ontario these towns are 

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• Fresh, Local Food Favourites • Metal Art 

• Rustic Touches • Nautical • Wooden Accents 

• Garden Accessories, Bird Houses to Benches 

~ Full Range of Lawn Care Essentials ~ 

Outdoor Living... 

Essentials & 

Décor Touches 

I met a fairy today who 

granted me one wish. 

I wished to live forever. 

“Sorry,” she said, “I can’t 

grant wishes like that.” 

“Fine, I want to die after the 

Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.” 

“You crafty bastard,” she replied. 

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Over 10,000 sq ft on 1 floor 

See our ad on South Central Anque Tour, Pg. 52 

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Lighted 

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Unique Bird Feeders 

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We carry ry the 

Original 

inal 

Big Green Egg 

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cess 

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Mon-Fri 8-5 

Sat 8-3 

At Copenhagen's Biggest Store, Where Your Project is our Specialty! 

• Wood Crafts & Supplies • Kempston Router Bits 

• Lang Calendars • Country Home Candles 

• Tole Painting Supplies 

The “White Pass” Train replica runs in the store! 

OPEN Mon., Wed. to Sat. 9-6 & Sun. 10-5 • CLOSED Tues. 

PORT 

BRUCE 

AYLMER 

Hwy. 3 

John Wise 

COPENHAGEN 

5048 

Imperial Rd. 

Just 11 km South of Aylmer 

519-773-9049 

The Next County Over... Cont’d from Page 33 

This area was once an overhead 

railroad bridge that spanned over 

Sunset Drive in St. Thomas. The 30 

ft wide, 850 ft long bridge has been 

St. Thomas Church - 1824 

unused by the railroad for many years, 

with grass and wildflowers overgrowing 

the rails. St. Thomas decided to do 

an overhaul. Where the tracks used 

to be is now wooden decking. Along 

with new railings are metal sculptures, 

with benches to sit on and enjoy the 

view from a high vantage 

point. Lovely flower beds are 

scattered throughout and 

maintained by volunteers. The 

construction on this park is 

not yet completed, but when 

it’s done, it will be spectacular. 

Not too far away from the 

elevated park we visited the 

St. Thomas Church, which was 

built in 1824 on land donated 

Quai Du Vin 

by Capt. Daniel Rapelje, the founder 

of St. Thomas. The architecture of this 

church is Early English Gothic Revival. 

As we entered the grounds from the 

street, we walked under an archway 

constructed of wood, with four stone 

pillars and a slate roof, which is so 

reminiscent of entrance ways to 

churches in Britain. 

A sidewalk led you to a white 

clapboard church, with a square 

tower, steeple on top, which was 

added along with the chancel, in 

1825 with Col. Thomas Talbot’s 

generous help. Georgian windows 

allowed us to peek inside where 

we saw the church decor was very 

spartan. This place of worship has 

definitely stood the test of time. 

On one side of the church yard 

is a cemetery where old graves 

stand announcing who lay below 

the sod. One huge monument 

marks a whole family that once 

resided in the area. 

The next stop was Waterworks 

Park on Edgeware St in St. Thomas. 

I’ve been here before and had written 

a story about it previously. Waterworks 

Park never fails to restore calm in my 

life. Lovely ponds with Indian Water 

Lily pods reaching up into the sky. 

Wooden bridges arch over the ponds 

where various waterfowl 

such as Mallard ducks and 

Canada Geese reside in the 

park along with frogs and 

turtles. Our cameras were 

clicking as Canada Geese 

walked in front of us single 

file to go for a swim. My 

sister turned one of these 

photos into a beautiful 

painting. 

ANNANDALE 

NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 

www.tillsonburg.ca 

Nationally al 

ly designated for its 

1880’s 80’s 

Aesthetic etic 

Interior, r, 

Period Rooms, 

oms, 

Hand Painted Ceilings, Elaborate Woodwork, 

ork, 

Unique Art Glass & History Galleries. 

leri 

es. 

Open by Appointment 

Details & Updates on our website 

Annandale & Tillsonburg history and 

interactive activities on Facebook 

Updates on Website & 

Mon-Fri 10-3 • Call for appt 

Community Museum & Tourist Info. Centre • 30 Tillson Ave., TILLSONBURG • 519-842-2294 • pphelps@tillsonburg.ca 

Graceful Weeping Willow branches 

cascaded down to kiss the surface of the 

water and Maple trees were in various 

stages of turning colour. This park is a 

popular spot for wedding photographers 

in the area. 

Falling in love with 

Elgin County was not hard. 

Falling in love with Elgin County was 

not hard, so I had to include my spouse 

on this daytripping secret. A drive on a 

sunny, winter day had us pass gently 

rolling hills, Carolinian forests and a 

stop at Quai Du Vin, a local winery on 

Fruit Ridge Line. 

Redi and Roberto Quai of European 

background decided to plant vines in 

1970 on their large acreage. They named 

the vineyard Quai Du Vin – pronounced 

(K dew vañ). After twenty years of 

tending the business and the vineyard, 

Roberto and his wife, Lisa opened the 

winery to the public. Framed photos 

of the founders of Quai Du Vin proudly 

grace the walls of the wine store. The 

winery has now been passed down to 

Jamie Quai, who continues to produce 

excellent vintages on Lake Erie’s North 

Shore. 

In the summer Quai Du Vin offers 

outdoor concerts and wedding 

receptions are held on the grounds 

among its beautiful, scenic views. 

While there, we found fruit wines 

as well as your usual types such as 

Chardonnay, Baco Noir etc. We came 

home with a delicious wine called 

Peach Aurore. In the store there were 

also other products such as various 

jams, chocolate and merchandise with 

funny sayings about wine. 

What we have discovered so far in our 

daytrips is just the tip of the Elgin County 

experience. I know there will be many 

more adventures to be had in the future. 

Funny how one will drive for hours to 

reach a pleasant destination and often 

overlook what the next county over has 

to offer. 

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9600 Walker Rd., RR#4 • AYLMER 

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to 

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Highway #73 

North to 

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AYLMER 

Hacienda Rd. 

Glencolin Line 

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to 

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Our Gift Shoppe 

Monday through Saturday 

• Games & Puzzles • Crossroads Candles 

• Calendars • Children’s Books 

• Greeng Cards 

• Unique Gis & Decor 

22 Main St. West • Norwich 

Around OXFORD COUNTY, in TILLSONBURG, NORWICH, WOODSTOCK & EMBRO 

Home of 

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Organic & Specialty Farms for food lovers, 100 mile dieters & responsible shoppers! 

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A University of Western Ontario study determined that if each 

Ontario family shifted only $10 of their weekly food budget 

to buy food produced in this province, Ontario businesses 

could see 10,000 new jobs and $2.4 billion in annual food sales. 

In case you think you can’t really make a difference, 

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Ingredients: 

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1 lb. fresh or fresh LOCAL asparagus, prepared 

1 Tablespoon butter 

4 green onions, chopped 

1 9-inch pastry pie shell 

3 eggs 

1 cup half and half cream 

1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, grated 

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 

Recipe by: Asparagus Farmers 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

of Ontario, Simcoe 

1/8 teaspoon pepper 

www.asparagus.on.ca 

Cook asparagus. Drain, immerse in cold water, drain again and pat dry. 

Cut stalks in 4-inch lengths. Cut remaining ends into 1/2-inch pieces. 

Partially bake pastry pie shell, at 220ºC (425ºF) for 8 minutes. In a small skillet 

sauté onions in butter for 5 minutes. Place onions and chopped asparagus ends 

in partially baked pie shell. 

Beat eggs and cream together. Mix in cheese, salt and pepper. Pour into pastry pie 

shell. Bake at 180ºC(350ºF) for 45 minutes until set. Makes 4 to 6 servings. 

(Optional: Add diced ham, bacon, and/or mushrooms to mix before baking) 

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About Asparagus... 

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By Ruth Sharon 

• Asparagus Math: 1 pound fresh snapped asparagus = 16 to 20 average size 

spears; yields about 2 cups chopped pieces; 3.5 cups cooked. Be mindful that 

asparagus size can vary considerably. Weight is the guide to incorporate when 

deciphering a recipe. You’ll find many recipes list asparagus by weight. 

• There are two general types of asparagus…green and white. White asparagus is 

grown underground and harvested just when the tips break through the soil. 

Choose firm, bright green (or pale ivory for the white variety) stalks with tight tips. 

Avoid limp, dry-looking spears. In general, the thinner the spear, the greater the 

tenderness. 

• Choose asparagus stalks that are all approximately the same size and thickness 

to ensure even cooking. Selection inspection should include firm and straight 

stalks with compact, closed tips. 

• Store asparagus upright, standing in about an inch of water; cover container 

with a plastic bag. Or, wrap the stem ends in wet paper towel, then seal the 

asparagus in a plastic bag. Wash just before using. Asparagus is best cooked the 

day it’s purchased but will keep for up to 3 days. 

• Ok, the not so pleasant topic of urine…up to 80% of humans detect a 

noteworthy “fragrance” after eating asparagus. No worries! This comes from the 

asparagusic acid. By itself this acid does not smell, 

but once you consume it, the enzymes in your 

efficient body break the acid down into sulfur 

containing compounds. Don’t despair, the smell 

usually starts within 30 minutes of consumption, 

but should last only a few hours. A small sacrifice 

when considering the goodness and versatility of 

this highly sought after veggie. 

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Always bring 

a cooler 

on your 

Daytrips! 

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Leamington 

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Bayfield 

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Millbank 

Guelph 

21 

Hensall 

Waterloo 

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Cambridge 

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Sarnia 

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Ilderton 

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Brantford 

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Port Dover 

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Port 

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Kincardine 

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Lake Erie 

Know of a market that should be on this list? 

Let them know about it please. Thanks! 

This map gives only an overview of where these 

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markets and shops are located. 

A phone call, Google or GPS will come in handy for this tour. 

Remember to BRING A COOLER! 

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Send Us Your Recipes! 

May-June 2021 Problems were invented to give mothers a reason to make soup. 

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A University of Western 

Ontario study showed that if 

each Ontario family shifted 

only $10 of their weekly 

food budget to buy food 

produced in the province, 

Ontario businesses 

would see 10,000 new 

jobs and $2.4 billion in 

annual food sales. 

Please Remember... 

... this is a time of constant change it 

seems, with locations open, closed, 

relegated to curbside pickup, etc. 

This issue was printed on June 1st 

Various details like hours may have 

changed temporarily. There may be safety 

requirements in order to visit. Please be 

prepared, and call or go to our customers 

websites or social media for updates. 

Thank You! 

Weekly 

Farmers’ 

Markets! 

1 

4/20 

PICKLES 

2 RIDGETOWN FARMERS MARKET 

Saturday Mornings 8-noon, May to October 

4-H Barn (beside Tim Hortons), Main St. East 

email: ridgetowndistrictag@gmail.com 

3 PARKS BLUEBERRIES 866-901-5373 

Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Preserves, 

Bakery & Country Store • www.parksblueberries.com 

7 km East of Thamesville on Hwy.#2. (March-Dec.24) 

JOYCE 

CONVENTIONAL & ORGANIC PICKLED 

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND 

Fresh Asparagus • In Season 

OPEN: Monday-Friday 9am to 4:30pm 

Weekends by Chance (or appt.) 

SHOP ONLINE! Details on our website: 

www.picklesplease.ca 

30043 Jane Rd., Thamesville • 519-692-4416 

Both OPEN 

through 

October 31st 

• LONDON 

10 REID’S FARM MARKET 

Fresh Produce in Season, Grown from our own 

fields, Free Range Brown Eggs, Straw, Campfire 

Wood & so much more! Open 7 Days A Week! 

5688 Oil Heritage Rd., REECES CORNERS 

11 ZEKVELD’S GARDEN MARKET 

Fresh Produce from our fields - Pick Your Own 

4622 London Line, REECES CORNERS 

519-845-3482 • www.zekveldgardenmarket.ca 

12 WILLIAMSON FARMS, FOREST 

Now with TWO locations - 

Farm: 7739 Lakeshore Rd. • 519-243-2961 

Open: Thursday to Saturday 10-5 

Country Store: 14 King St. • 226-520-0144 

Meats, Maple Syrup & More at both locations. 

www.williamsonfarms.ca 

& times are always subject to change. 

Call l ahead ad to be sure. 

WEDNESDAYS 

Burlington Lions Club: Burlington 

Centre - Wednesdays (til Oct. ) 

Grand Bend Farmers’ Market - 

Wednesdays 8am-1pm (May-Oct.) 

THURSDAYS 

Forest Farmers’ & Artisan Market - 

Thursdays 4pm-8pm (May-Oct.) 

Simcoe Farmers’ Market 

Thursdays 8am-2pm (Year Round) 

FRIDAYS 

Brantford Farmers’ Market - 

Fridays 9am-2pm (Year Round) 


Centre - Fridays (til Oct.) 

SATURDAYS 

Brantford Farmers’ Market - 

Saturdays 7am-2pm (Year Round) 


Centre - Saturdays (til Oct.) 

Kincardine Farmers‘ Market 

Sat. 10am-12 (Victoria Day-Thanksgiving) 

Petrolia Farmers’ Market - 

Saturdays 7:30am-12 noon (June-Oct.) 

Ridgetown Farmers’ Market 

Saturdays 8am-noon (May-Thanksgiving) 

The Market at Western Fair District 

Saturdays 8am-3pm 

SUNDAYS 

Centro Market - Burlington 

Sundays (downtown until October) 

The Market at Western Fair District 

Sundays 10am-2pm 

5 MUNRO HONEY & MEADERY 

Pure Honey, Mead, Giftware, Gift Baskets and 

Observation Hive in-store • www.munrohoney.com 

3115 River St. ALVINSTON • 519-847-5333 

6 CELTIC RIDGE FARMS MARKET & 

MEAT SHOPPE www.celticridgefarms.com 

Farm raised beef, lamb, chicken, gourmet 

sauces & spices. Elgin County artisans, gifts & 

more. You can order online for delivery. 

27401 Celtic Line, DUTTON • 519-282-7602 

7 IN A JAM Homestyle Jams & Preserves 

Retail, Wholesale, Co-packing. • 519-289-5267 

6583 Longwoods Rd, MELBOURNE • www.inajam.ca 

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LAMBTON SHORES FARMERS 

MARKETS 2 Days/2 Locations/May-Oct. 

Wednesdays in GRAND BEND: 10035 Museum Rd. 

on Hwy. 21, 8am-1pm • Thursdays in FOREST: King St. W., 

4pm-8pm. lambtonshoresmarkets@gmail.com 

12 & 13 

14 BAYFIELD BERRY FARM 519-482-1666 

Farm Market, Bakery, Restaurant & Gift Shop. 

77697 Orchard Line, BAYFIELD • Find us at 5 Local 

Farm Markets too! • www.bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca 

Please call to ensure our restaurant is open. 

15 

THE GARLIC BOX, HENSALL 

Garlic growers & processors of 42 value-added 

food products made with fresh local garlic. 

Guaranteed the BEST! Fresh, frozen & dry 

garlic available. • Open Monday-Friday 9-5 

Hwy #4, Hensall (under water tower) 

519-262-2470 • www.thegarlicbox.com 

15 ICECULTURE /HENSALL ICE CO. 

Shard ice chilling chunks & Cocktail Ice. 

81 Brock St., Hensall • 519-262-3500 

16 FERGUSON APIARIES 

Pure honey & honey products. Open Thurs.-Sat. 

Hwy. 84 between Zurich & Hensall 

519-236-4979 • www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca

17 

THE WHOLE PIG www.thewholepig.ca 

Order Online / Curbside Pickup / Delivery 

Vacuum packed pork products. 

Chops, ribs, bacon, gluten-free sausage, 

porkerettes, etc. • 519-237-3255 

37871 Dashwood Rd., DASHWOOD 

OPEN: Friday 11-6 & Saturday 9-1 

17 HAYTER’S TURKEY FARM 

Taste & Tradition since 1948. Devoted to 

raising & processing premium quality turkey. 

Open Year Round • 519-237-3561 

Your local LCBO & Beer Store Retail Partner. 

www.haytersfarm.com • DASHWOOD 

18 

OPEN Friday 10-5 & Saturday 9-3 

11554 Ivan Drive Ilderton, ON • 519-666-1255 

www.bloomersfarm.com 

19 CRUNICAN ORCHARDS 519-666-0286 

On-site grown apples/pears & local food products. 

23778 Richmond St., LONDON • Open Year Round! 

20 

Farm Raised 

Beef, 

Chicken 

& Pork 

" From our Farm to your Home" 

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& Sat. 9am-4pm also available! 

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FARM MARKET 

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& Pet Food Centre 

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519-633-9691 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 

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family 

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Vegetables 

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Products Meat, 

Cheese, Dairy, 

Strawberries 

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& Sundays 10-5 

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CLICK & COLLECT Order Online/Curbside Pickup! 

27 BRANTFORD FARMERS’ MARKET 

Open Year Round, Friday 9-2 & Saturday 7-2 

79 Icomm Dr., BRANTFORD • 519-752-8824 

www.brantfordfarmersmarket.ca 

28 GUNN’S HILL ARTISAN CHEESE 

Swiss quality cheese, crafted right here. Visit & 

enjoy. 519-424-4024 • www.gunnshillcheese.ca 

445172 Gunns Hill Road, WOODSTOCK 

29 THE BEST LITTLE PORK SHOPPE 

Open Year Round • 519-625-8194 

2146 Hwy 7 & 8 East, SHAKESPEARE 

Whole Hog Sausage, Bacon, Ribs, Smoked Chops, 

Local Chicken, Beef, Condiments, In-Store Bakery, 

Gift Shop & more! www.porkshoppe.com 

30 ZEHR’S COUNTRY MARKET 

Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, local fruits in season, 

spices, candies & more. 6979 Main St. Millbank. 

Mon. to Sat. 8:30-6 • www.zehrscountrymarket.ca 

30 MILLBANK CHEESE AND BU TTER 

Naturally Aged Cheddar & other Fine Cheese Products. 

Free Range & Drug Free Meats & more. Mon.-Sat. 9-5. 

519-595-8787 • millbankcheese.com 

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25 COYLES COUNTRY STORE Open 7 Days 

Baking supplies, grains, sweeteners, spices, dried & 

glacé fruit, roasted nuts, candy, packaged in bulk. 

244282 Airport Rd. (Hwy. 19), TILLSONBURG 

519-842-5945 • www.coylescountrystore.com 

31 KINCARDINE FARMERS’ MARKET 

West end of Broadway St., in Connaught Park by the 

lake. Victoria Day to Thanksgiving: Saturdays 10-12. 

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Famous Failures 

By Michael Michalko • www.creativethinking,net 

PART 1 of 3 

You have to learn how to fail in order 

to succeed. Here are some famous 

failures from history. 

When people speak of a “fear of 

failure,” they are really describing a 

hazy free-floating malaise and feeling 

of worry or discontent which induces 

lethargy and explains lack of effort. This 

malaise protects us from the anxiety that 

comes with freedom and taking risks. 

We tranquilize our lives by limiting the 

amount of anxiety that we experience by 

not trying anything new or different that 

might fail. 

Whenever we attempt to do something 

and fail, we end up doing something else 

or producing something else. You have 

not failed; you have produced some other 

result. The two most important questions 

to ask are: “What have I learned?” and 

“What have I done?” 

Failure is only a word that human 

beings use to judge a given situation. 

Instead of fearing failure, we 

should learn that failures, 

mistakes and errors are 

the way we learn and 

the way we grow. 

Many of the world’s 

greatest 

successes 

have learned how 

to fail their way to 

success. Some of the 

more famous are: 

Albert Einstein 

Most of us take Einstein’s 

name as synonymous with 

genius, but he didn’t always show such 

promise. Einstein did not speak until 

he was four and did not read until he 

was seven, causing his teachers and 

parents to think he was mentally 

handicapped, slow and anti-social. 

Eventually, he was expelled from 

school and was refused admittance 

to the Zurich Polytechnic School. 

He attended a trade school for one 

year and was finally admitted to the 

University. He was the only one of his 

graduating class unable to get a teaching 

position because no professor would 

recommend him. One professor labeled 

him as the laziest dog they ever had in 

the university. The only job he was able 

to get was an entry-level position in a 

government patent office. 

Robert Goddard 

Goddard today is hailed for his research 

and experimentation with liquid-fueled 

rockets, but during his lifetime his ideas 

were often rejected and mocked by his 

scientific peers who thought they were 

outrageous and impossible. The New 

York Times once reported that Goddard 

seemed to lack a high school student’s 

basic understanding of rocketry. Today 

rockets and space travel don’t seem farfetched 

at all, due largely in part to the 

work of this scientist who worked against 

the feelings of the time. 

J. K. Rowling 

Rowling may be rolling in a lot of 

Harry Potter dough today, but before she 

published the series of novels, she was 

nearly penniless, severely depressed, 

divorced, trying to raise a child on 

her own while attending school 

and writing a novel. Rowling 

went from depending on 

welfare to survive to being one 

of the richest women in the 

world in a span of only five 

years through her hard work 

and determination. 

Walt Disney 

Today Disney rakes in billions 

from merchandise, movies and 

theme parks around the world, but 

Walt Disney had many personal 

failures. He was fired by 

a newspaper editor 

because, “he lacked 

imagination and 

had no good ideas.” 

After that, Disney 

started a number 

of businesses that 

didn’t last too long 

and ended with 

bankruptcy and 

failure. He kept trying 

and learning, however, 

and eventually found a recipe for success 

that worked. 

Abraham Lincoln 

While today he is remembered as one 

of the greatest leaders of 

our nation, Lincoln’s 

life wasn’t so easy. In 

his youth he went 

to war a captain 

and returned a 

private (if you’re 

not familiar with 

military ranks, just 

know that private 

is as low as it goes.) 

Lincoln didn’t stop 

failing there, however. He 

started numerous failed businesses, went 

bankrupt twice and was defeated in 26 

campaigns he made for public office. 

Harland David Sanders 

Perhaps better known as Colonel 

Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken 

fame, Sanders had a hard time selling his 

chicken at first. In fact, his famous secret 

chicken recipe was rejected 1,009 times 

before a restaurant accepted it. He learned 

not to fear rejection and persevered. 

Vincent Van Gogh 

During his lifetime, Van Gogh sold 

only one painting, and this was to a 

friend and only for a very small amount 

of money. While Van Gogh was never 

a success during his life, he plugged on 

with painting, sometimes starving to 

complete his over 800 known works. 

Today, they bring in hundreds of millions 

of dollars each. 

Michael Jordan 

Most people wouldn’t believe that a 

man often lauded as the best basketball 

player of all time was actually cut from 

his high school basketball team. Luckily, 

Jordan didn’t let this setback stop him 

from playing the game and he has stated, 

“I have missed more than 9,000 shots in 

my career. I have lost almost 300 games. 

On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to 

take the game winning shot, and I missed. 

I have failed over and over and over again 

in my life. And that is why I succeed.” 

Michael Michalko is the author of the 

highly-acclaimed Thinkertoys: A Handbook 

of Creative Thinking Techniques. www. 

creativethinking.net 

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My Old Trowel 

We’ve worked hard in the gardens, 

That old-rusted-trowel and I. 

The handle’s worn and broken, 

Now we’ll have to say goodbye. 

Lucky Me 

By Gisele Levasseur, Windsor 

My mother would have been 102 

years old this year. 

Born January 1919 in a small, rural 

town of Manitoba, she was the eldest 

daughter with four other siblings, all 

sisters. She met my father in British 

Columbia, they married in Manitoba and 

moved to Ontario for my father’s work. 

Since her father passed away at a 

young age, she was expected to help 

the family financially. She gave up her 

dream of becoming a school teacher, 

something all of hers sisters became, 

and went to work at Bell in Winnipeg as 

a switchboard operator. 

Though she never became a school 

teacher, she was a great teacher and 

example to us kids. She would say the 

following and much more: 

You’re no better than, but just as 

good as anyone else. 

Be proud of yourself and your 

culture. 

Be kind and be fair. 

Every time you step out of this 

house, you represent this family, 

make us proud. 

We still quote her from time to time. 

She was known to be tough but this 

forced us to do a good job, finish what we 

started and do it well. 

I remember coming home crying 

because I was teased at school about my 

size/weight and she always seemed to 

know what to say to make me feel better 

and at the same time give me a lesson 

about people as well. 

She surprised us all when at the age 

of 56 years old she proudly displayed 

her new driving license. She had been 

secretly taking lessons while my dad was 

at work and didn’t want to let him know 

in case she didn’t pass the first time. 

She liked to travel and always wanted 

to visit the Yukon, so after my father 

passed away she hopped on a Greyhound 

bus alone and headed out for a great bus 

trip, with one stop in Manitoba to visit 

her family. What an adventurer! 

She told us she liked to sit right behind 

the bus driver so she could see out the 

windshield and enjoy the panoramic 

view and not miss a thing…curiosity! 

When she believed in something, 

she was not afraid to show it and would 

encourage us to (for example) join a 

demonstration to bring a French high 

school to our area. Though we did not get 

one till we had all finished high school, 

I like to think we had a small part in 

making it happen (and we actually have 

three french high schools now). 

One of her favourite pastimes was to 

shop in a recycle/resale shop, before it was 

the thing to do. She could spend hours 

in there and always seemed to find that 

perfect outfit to wear. She always made 

sure she looked her best when she went 

out in public. She was a proud woman! 

She had so many talents: she was a 

great sewer, loved to play cards (though 

she was somewhat of a sore loser), she 

did not like to be teased by my dad and 

always seemed to be ready for the next 

adventure, big or small. 

I’ve come to realize, as I reflect on 

her life, what an amazing and wonderful 

woman she was, what courage and 

determination she had to have had to 

make her life/our lives work so well, 

what she gave up and gave us. 

Thanks for everything Maman/Mom! 

If only a small part of you has rubbed off 

on me, I will consider myself blessed and 

contented. What an example you have been! 

We’ve spent hours in the garden, 

Time together, handle in hand. 

To replace this trusty trowel of mine, 

is like, replacing an old friend. 

There’s another in the garden shed, 

All shiny, clean and new. 

I’ve used it very little, 

So, our memories are few. 

That old trowel and I have memories, 

Planting flowers, planting seeds. 

Digging worms and moving things, 

Mixing soils, digging weeds. 

But, my old trowel is broken, 

Of no more use to me. 

I’ll have to use the new one, 

Yet, in my mind I’ll see; 

That dear-old-trowel, a-diggin’, 

moving soil, mulch and such. 

I look forward to the future when, 

My new trowel means as much. 

By Joanne vanDam, Lucknow 

May-June 2021 “Bringing a child into the world is the greatest act of hope there is.” (Louise Hart) 

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2. __________ are given to a man by a woman as a sign of encouragement. 

3. __________ implies that a wedding will follow shortly. 

4. __________ comes from the Old English phrase, "day's eye." 

Some varieties open in the morning, revealing the yellow centre, 

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5. The gift of __________tells someone, "I'm furious." 

6. Giving __________means "the sun is always shining when I'm with you." 

7. Yellow __________ indicate friendship, while red ones mean true love. 

8. __________are a sign of love and undying memory and bring good luck 

when given to a woman. 

9. __________ is derived from the Greek work for "dolphin" because the 

flower spurs (or partly opened buds) resemble a dolphin's head. 

10. __________ comes from an old Italian word meaning "complexion". 

The earliest cultivated __________ bore flesh-coloured flowers. 

White __________ are a sign of pure and ardent love. 

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Handy little things, among the 

“things” we take for granted, like the 

paper we are clipping together. 

Google says the paper clip or the idea 

of keeping pages together, parchment 

most likely which was made from very 

thin animal skins, dates back to the 

1200s, and quite probably beyond, 

when a ribbon was inserted through the 

top left of the pages of material used 

and tied securely. Eventually the ribbon 

was waxed for smoother passage 

and longevity. Rather a good idea and 

certainly individually identifiable as to 

the colour of ribbon one used. 

Myself, I would have chosen 

a purple ribbon and that 

would have become my 

trademark colour. 

Apparently there 

were many paper 

clip inventors, fifty 

at least. In 1899, 

a Norwegian fellow 

by the name of 

Johan Vaaler 

working in an 

invention lab in 

Germany is noted as 

developing a wire clip 

for paper keeping. His home 

country had no patent laws in 

place at that time, and by the time he 

did have it patented in the United States, 

unfortunately for Vaaler, in that same 

year, William D. Middlebrook of the 

United States developed and patented 

a paper clip that is still recognizable 

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to this day. Mr. 

Middlebrook is 

recorded in history 

as inventing both 

the paper clip and its 

production machine. 

Today paper clips abound 

in every size from tiny to large 

and in every colour of the rainbow. 

Metal clips still exist but the older 

models, if exposed to moisture, could 

leave rust marks on treasured articles. 

Popular now are the plastic coated clips. 

These lovely smooth clips invite you 

into their container, jumbled together, 

sometimes snagging onto each other, 

they seem to say “Choose me.” I find 

myself coordinating the colours, purple 

being my favourite. Perhaps I’ve too 

much time on my hands. 

Uses for the paper clip wisely centre 

on paper. Could they be used to open 

forbidden locks? Linked together to 

make an attractive necklace or earrings? 

Keeping a hem up on a pair of trousers 

until a needle and thread can be found? 

Book marks; Christmas ornament 

and stockings hanger; clean grandads 

smoking pipe; unclog glue bottles; 

zipper tab; bread tie; emergency key 

chain; nose weight for paper airplane; 

badge holder; eyeglass repair? 

Ah yes, the list goes on and on, the 

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ANDYS CORNERS 

Andy’s Drive-In 

3710 Hwy #59 (north of Langton) 519-875-2631 

50’s inspired drive-in serving old fashioned flavours since the 

1940’s. Eat-in or take-out. www.andysdrivein.com 

AYLMER 

The Green Frog Tearoom at Pinecro 

8122 Rogers Road South 

519-773-3435 

An Elgin County tradion for 75+ years. Lunch daily 11-3. Paos open. 

Reservaons recommended. Licensed under AGCO. www.pinecro.ca 

BRANTFORD 

The Olde School Restaurant 

Paris Rd. West at 687 Powerline Rd. 888-448-3131 

Lunch/dinner in historic seng. Her Majesty the Queen dined 

here 1997 - you can too. www.theoldeschoolrestaurant.ca 

BRIGHTS GROVE 

Skeeter Barlows Grill & Bar 

2713 Lakeshore Road 519-869-2794 

Great food & fun overlooking Lake Huron. Famous Prime Rib 

on weekends. www.skeeterbarlows.com 

CHATHAM 

Mamma Maria’s Ristorante 

231 King Street West 519-360-1600 

Outstanding menu, comfortable atmosphere. Paos are open. 

Opposite Capitol Theatre. www.mammamariasristorante.ca 

INGERSOLL 

The Olde Bakery Café 

120 Thames Street South 519-485-5757 

Salads, sandwiches, loose leaf teas, specialty coffees, homemade 

desserts, GLUTEN-FREE baking. Check Facebook for hours. 

KINGSVILLE 

JACK’S Gastropub 519-733-6900 

31 Division Street South www.jacksgastropub.com 

Dine indoors or on the paos. Serving locally inspired Farm-to-Fork 

seasonal menus with EPIC Wines & Ontario Cra Beers. 

LISTOWEL 

The Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox 

105 Elizabeth Street West 519-291-4777 

Known for their delicious sandwiches, panini & home made soup. 

Free parking, indoor & outdoor seang. www.shopkci.com 

MILLBANK 

Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant 

4060 Line 72 519-595-4407 

One of Ontario’s most popular restaurants. Homecooked meals, 

delicious baked goods and gis. www.annamaes.ca 

MT. PLEASANT 

The Windmill Country Market 

701 Mount Pleasant Road, Brant 519-484-9955 

Breakfast, Lunch, Bakery, European Deli, Amish Furniture, 

Giware. Bus tours welcome. www.thewindmill.ca 

NEW SARUM 

New Sarum Diner 

Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101 

Old Time Favourites in Elgin’s Oldest Diner - Since 1943! 

Daily, usually. Re-opening updates at www.newsarum.com 

PARIS 

Camp 31 - Real Southern Barbeque 

22 Paris Road 519-442-3560 

Mouth watering authenc Southern BBQ from an award winning 

cookoff team. www.camp31.com 

2 Rivers Restaurant 

25 Grand River St. North 519-442-3233 

Casual dining from the freshest local ingredients, breakfast, 

lunch and dinner. Great views from our pao. Live music. 

PETROLIA 

Actor’s Casual Dining 

4211 Petrolia Line 519-882-0400 

Steps away from Victoria Playhouse, with entrees suitably named 

for celebries. Open 7 days a week. www.actorscasualdining.ca 

POINT EDWARD 

Salvatore’s Traoria é Ristoranté 519-344-2855 

105 Michigan Ave. www.salvatoresinpoint.com 

‘Fresh’ pasta and a commitment to serving exceponal food. 

Take out only for now. Mon.-Sat. 10-6. Closed Sundays & Holidays. 

PORT BURWELL 

Izzy’s Schooner Restaurant & Pao Lookout 

35 Robinson St. 519-874-4363 www.schoonersgalley.com 

Family menu on the pao. Famous for Lake Erie Perch. Local ingredients. 

Open Daily. LLBO. Ready To Go Meals/Curbside. Website updates. 

PORT FRANKS 

Grog’s 

Hwy. 21 and 79 519-243-2770 

Great pizza, wings, dra beer, fine wines, pao, kids menu. 

www.grogs.ca 

MacPherson’s 

Hwy. 21 at Port Franks Road 519-243-2990 

Full breakfast, lunch & dinner, licensed, fuel, variety store and 

gi shop. 

SARNIA 

Lola’s Lounge 

110 Chrisna St. South 519-336-8088 

A meless atmosphere for lunch, dinner or a marni. 

Moments from Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre. 

SIMCOE 

The Blue Elephant Cra Brewhouse 

96 Norfolk Street South 519-428-2886 

Featuring Norfolk products and beer brewed on site. 

www.blueelephant.ca 

ST. THOMAS 

New Sarum Diner 

Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101 

Old Time Favourites in Elgin’s Oldest Diner - Since 1943! 

Daily, usually. Re-opening updates at www.newsarum.com 

STRATHROY 

Clock Tower Inn, Bistro, Pub & Catering 

71 Frank Street 519-205-1500 

Meals from scratch in a restored 1889 Post Office. Breakfast to 

dinner, 7 days/wk with seasonal pao. www.clocktower-inn.com 

TAVISTOCK 

Quehl’s Restaurant and Catering 

33 Woodstock Street South 519-655-2835 

Locally inspired comfort food in a historical seng since 1931. 

Serving breakfast all day. 

VITTORIA 

The Good Bread Company Gallery Café 519-428-1300 

15 Lamport St. (Area 15) www.goodbreadcompany.ca 

Bakery is open Wed. to Sun. 10am-4pm. Cafe is currently closed. 

Online orders/curbside pickup available. Updates on our website. 

WATERDOWN 

Dutch Mill Country Market 

533 Millgrove Side Road 905-689-7253 

Pao & Take Out. Hot lunches, soup & sandwiches, salad bar. 

Links to these establishments on our website... 

www.Daytripping.ca 

When Don and I first moved to this old 

farm house 30 years ago we wondered 

what our futures would hold. We were 

amazed and at times overwhelmed by 

it’s possibilities. We walked the property 

many times talking of things we would 

do and relishing in all we had on our 30 

acres. 

We often stopped at the twisted old 

pine in the back yard, wondering what 

kind it was, how old it was and what 

stories it had to tell. Not a pretty tree by 

any means, all twisted and wrinkled with 

brown spots here and there. But we both 

loved it in all its imperfections. 

We wondered what children built the 

small rickety tree house in it’s protecting 

limbs. For many years we watched a pair 

of Mouming Doves return every year to 

nest in it’s branches. 

Don faithfully raked it’s numerous 

pine cones around the trunk to feed 

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The Old Pine Tree 

it and protect the soil. He watered and 

fed it with loving care. At times he even 

spoke to it. What he said, l don’t know. I 

was never privy to these conversations. I 

suppose it was a private ritual of his. 

We were so proud of our little farm we 

had a local painter do a “portrait in oils.” 

She also marvelled at the beauty of our 

“Old Ugly Pine Tree.” Taking a picture of 

it she asked if she could some day paint 

it’s portrait. Of course we said yes. 

No matter what updates we did to the 

yard, the old pine tree remained. 

For several years it’s strong branches 

supported the old cast iron school bell 

we bought together at an auction. l would 

ring the bell to call the family in for supper 

when I couldn’t find them. It was also 

By Cindy Sterling, Grande Pointe 

rung by any newcomers to our home. 

Children especially were fascinated by 

pulling the rope and hearing the crisp, 

clear and loud peal of the bell. 

I was sad when Don tore down our old 

barn board shed. I truly miss it’s slanted 

walls, the slivers of light shining through 

the cracks in the boards with the setting 

sun and the dusty floor pounded smooth 

through years of use. 

Our old friend Tim is building a new 

shed for us. He has helped us with many 

renovations over the years and knows 

us well. He told Don it would be a much 

easier build if we cut down the old pine. 

Don (who usually has great difficulty 

making decisions) immediately replied 

with an emphatic NO. Tim didn’t ask 

“The phrase ‘working mother’ is redundant.” (Erich Fromm) 

twice. He respected our wishes and 

worked around the tree not harming a 

single twig. Though probably wondering 

to himself what we saw in this old ugly 

tree, he never questioned. 

Just last week Don and I sat together 

in the shade admiring our new shed and 

making plans on how we would finish it 

to make it our own. 

We looked at our knarly old pine in 

front of the shed and noticed all of the 

brown and bare spots amongst the few 

splashes of green. We marvelled again at 

how old it must be. Who planted it and 

what stories it had witnessed through it’s 

years. I supposed we would only know 

for sure how old it was if we cut it down 

and counted it’s growth rings. 

But that will never happen as long as 

we are here. We will never know it’s true 

age but we do know these 30 years of it’s 

life with us. 



"WE MAKE HOMEMADE EASY" 

Par 65 

18 Hole Golf Course 

Public & Tournaments 

Eclectic Treasure 

Healthy “make-at-home” Soups. 

Savouries for the gourmet in all of us. 

www.auntmillieskitchen.com www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com 

13 Water St. S., St. Marys, 519-284-0313 4725 Line #1, Perth South • 519-225-2329 

ST. MARYS 

MUSEUM 

Admission 

by donation 

Visit facebook.com/stmarysmuseum 

for up to date information. 

www.stmarysmuseum.ca 

Email: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca 

Discover Your 

Family Tree Here! 

177 Church St. S., Box 998 

St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6 • 519-284-3556 

• Stay & Play Packages 

• Power Carts 

• Thursday Wing Nights and 9 & Dine Fridays 

ALL ON OUR MASSIVE PATIO 

Antiques to Every Day Needs 

Virtual Tour on Google Maps 

Little Falls 

Artisan 

Crafters 

Market 

Over 100 

Artisans 

to choose 

from! 

Large, varied 

selection 

of interesting 

gift ideas. 

Headquarters 

of popular 

18” doll clothes. 

Take Home a 

Little Perth County! 

83 Queen St. East 

ST. MARYS •519-284-0433 

www.littlefallscraftersmarket.com 

• Hand Made • Best Quality • None Finer 

166 Queen Street, St. Marys • 519-284-3572 

www.chocolatefactory.ca 

TROYER’S SPICES 

Recommended 

by chefs 

We specialize 

in salt free 

blends & rubs 

110 QUEEN ST. EAST, ST. MARYS 

226-661-8777 • troyersspices.ca 

95 Queen St., St. Marys 

Custom 

Framing 

• Conservation Framing • Needlepoint 

• Shadow Box Framing • Limited Edition Prints 

Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 519-284-4661 

158 Queen St. East, ST. MARYS 

CANDLES • HOME DECOR 

GIFTS • TOYS • CRAFTS 

(formerly Village Craft & Candle) 

FOLLOW US! 

See website for hours 519-284-9966 

www.stonehomecreatives.ca 

Zenfire 

Pottery 

Artisan boutique with our pottery, 

plus over 50 local makers 

OPEN 

Wednesday-Saturday 

Visit our new online shop! 

www.zenfirepottery.ca 

6 week pottery classes 

or gather your family 

& friends for a fun 

one-time workshop. 

114 Queen St. E. • St.Marys www.zenfirepottery.ca 

May-June 2021 “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” (Robert Browning) 

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The 

Daytripper 

OPEN YEAR ROUND! 

IN -STORE BAKERY, 

GIFT SHOP 

and more to come! 

• Old Fashioned Sausage 

• Smoked Pork Products 

• Bacon • Ribs 

LOCAL POULTRY PRODUCTS 

• Free-range & Drug free 

• Made from the finest poultry 

ONLY LOCAL MEATS 

Delicious Gourmet condiments arriving daily! 

• Relishes • Sauces • Jellies • Jams • Mustards 

*Gluten Free options available 

#2146 Hwy 7 & 8, Shakespeare, ON, N0B 2P0 

info@porkshoppe.com 

www.porkshoppe.com 

pp 

519-625-8194 

OPEN DAILY 

10 am- 5 pm 

We're famous for our great tasting 

brick in a variety of flavours, 

and traditional 

Limburger. 

CELEBRATING 90 YEARS! 

Celebrate our local history throughout the years 

and share your stories with us! 

Come see the large assortment of historical items 

and photographs on display from 

the Tavistock Historical Society. 

Featuring traditional recipes like pigtails, 

rolled stuffed ribs, slow roasted turkey & beef, 

home-cooked meals and all day breakfast. 

SEASONAL SPECIALS 

Featuring favourites homecooked recipes using 

local seasonal produce. Lunch, dinner and 

dessert specials available daily. 

Daytripping to ST. MARYS, SHAKESPEARE, ST. JACOBS, NEW HAMBURG... 

• Quilting Cottons t 

tons 

• Supplies plie 

s • Books 

oks 

• Patterns • Stencils n • Custom t 

Quilts 

WE ARE OPEN 

Contact us for 

in store shopping. 

Porch pickup and 

mail order available. 

OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10-4 

3991 Perth Rd. 107 • SHAKESPEARE 

(1 block South of lights off Hwy. 7/8) 

www.thequiltplace.ca 

GENERAL STORE 

Come check out our new General Store 

with homemade preserves, frozen family sized meals, 

frozen individual entrees and gift items. 

SPECIAL OCCASIONS 

Enjoy Father’s Day Specials for take out. 

More information can be found 

on our website or by phone. 

519-625-8435 

FACTORY LIMITED 

29 Bleams Road East, 

NEW HAMBURG 

(Exit at New Hamburg, Peel St. 

Take first right on Bleams Rd. E.) 

519-662-1212 • Mon-Fri 9-3 

Makers of Fine Quality Cheese Since 1879 

Our Readers Are Our Writers! 

WRITERS WANTED 

(well, readers are wanted too!) 

Send us your stories & recipes! 

Daytripping, P.O. Box 430, Bright’s Grove, ON N0N 1C0 • info@daytripping.ca 

Please Note: 

Our hours may 

vary depending 

on the Covid-19 

government 

mandates. 

For daily special 

updates, like us 

on Facebook or 

follow us on 

Instagram. 

Official Caterers of 

the Walter’s Family 

Dinner Theatre 

HOURS 

Wednesday to 

Saturday: 

7 am − 7 pm 

Sunday: 

9 am - 7 pm 

Closed Monday 

and Tuesday 

Check Facebook 

for updates 

Pre-Made 

Heat and Serve 

Meals Available 

BREAKFAST 

Served All Day! 

Historical Pictures 

& Artifacts from 

the Tavistock Area 

33 Woodstock St S, Tavistock • quehlsrestaurant.com • 519-655-2835 

Also listed on our website! 

Events are listed FREE for non-profit groups (space permitting). 

DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM. 

Also see Page 40 for our list of Weekly Farmers’ Markets 

~ Non Profit Groups ~ 

List Your Events 

for FREE! 

Send to info@daytripping.ca 

SUMMER 2021 

MI 

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Summer Clinton Back Alley Art Extravaganza - downtown art FB & IG @CentralHuronInspired 

Summer Kingsville Open Streets Downtown - Saturdays 4-10:30 www.kingsville.ca/openstreets 

Summer Kingsville You Are My Sunshine - Saturday FREE Concerts www.kingsvillefolkfest.org 

Summer Kincardine Promenade on Queen (weekends) - Vendors & more www.kincardine.ca 

JUNE 2021 

4-5 Petrolia Pizzafest - Virtual this year! www.visitpetrolia.ca 

19 Petrolia Antique & Unique Sale at Petrolia Discovery 519-882-0897 

All proceeds to... 

Antique & Unique Sale 

Saturday, June 19, 10-3 

Admission by Donation 

All Public Health Protocols will be Hundreds of items including crystal, china, figurines, 

followed - Masks Mandatory Indoors. household oddities & boxes of books! 

4281 Discovery Line, Petrolia • 519-882-0897 • email: petroliadiscovery@outlook.com 

25-26 Chatham Retrofest Cruise Party & Car Show (Virtual) www.downtownchatham.com 


PRESENTED BY HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CHATHAM 

RETROFEST LIVE STREAM 

CRUISE PARTY & CAR SHOW 

JUNE 


LIVE STREAM • EVENT SCHEDULE 

REGISTRATION • GENERAL INFO 

MS. RETROFEST PAGEANT | JUNIOR JUDGES | LIVE MUSIC 

AWARDS | GUEST SPEAKERS | DOWNTOWN CONTESTS 

july 2021 

Send us your events, as much in 

advance as possible, sibl 

to be added free, e, 

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Include location, on, date, 

name of event ent & website/phone. 

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FRIDAY 

6-9 

SATURDAY 

11-2 

17 Aberfoyle Saturday Special Antique Show www.aberfoyleantiquemarket.com 

Saturday Special Antique Show 

Saturda , July y 17 

Dealers at this 

Special Saturday Show! 

am to 4pm • $10 admission 

2021 Sunday Market Season (Sundays only): Sunday, June 20 

to Sunday, October 31• 8am to 4pm • $4 admisson, rain or shine 

1 mile north off 401 exit 299, near G 

Guelph • 1-877-763-1077 • www.aberfoyleantiquemarket.com 

24 Point Edward Bayview Mackinac Race www.villageofpointedward.com 

AUGUST 2021 

14 Belmont Pickers Swap Meet Antiques & Nostalgia 519-269-3705 

PICKERS SWAP MEET ANTIQUES & NOSTALGIA 

Sat, Aug 14 

9am to 2pm 

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Publishers note: 

There’s a whole lot going on in Southwestern Ontario eh? The events lists in this issue would 

normally take up four full pages. Now we’re down to a handful of events. That’s it folks! This 

issue would have also listed over 113 Town Wide Yard Sales, but there are currently none 

that we know of (See our Facebook page for updates). 

We can’t control government orders, so I may as well stop complaining. Events will start 

to be a thing again and we’ll be anxious to tell our readers about them, but organizers will 

have to send us the information first. That’s a hint! If you organize an event, big or small (or 

even virtual), send the information to the email address on the bottom of this list. 

Thank you, Mark Moran 

• Advertising ing • Gas & Oil Memorabilia 

• Tin & Porcelain Signs • Nostalgia a Products 

• Gas Pumps & Coke Machines • Pedal Cars 

• Large Selection e 

of General eral 

Store Items & Antique Toys 

15539 Whittaker Rd. • East of Belmont 

- Across from 

Admission $5 

Whittaker Lake Park at Terry Auto Body Collision Centre 519-269-3705 

27-29 London Airshow London www.airshowlondon.com 

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GIFTS, HOME DÉCOR & MORE! 

A Large Selection of Gifts, 

Home Décor, Fashion and Jewellery 

519-338-3230 • 16 ELORA ST. HARRISTON 

www.achesonpharmacy.com 

... LISTOWEL, TAVISTOCK, HARRISTON, CLIFFORD & WELLINGTON COUNTY 

Don't Frown! 

To make a smile, so they say, 

Brings 13 muscles into play, 

But if you want a frown to thrive, 

You've got to work up sixty-five. 

FACTORY YARN OUTLET 

One Stop Shopping for AllofYour 

Knitting & Crocheting Needs! 

WWW.YARNFACTORYOUTLET.COM 

KNAPP’S 

SHOES & CLOTHING 

“Canada’s Largest Dealer of 

Prescripon Orthopedic Footwear” 

Drew, Royer, Alden, Red Wing 

• KITCHEN & DECOR SHOP 

• In-Store Food & Deli 

• Curbside Pickup Available 

Shop & Food Menu: 

www.shopkci.ca 

VOTED Listowel’s 

Favourite Kitchen Shop! 

105 Elizabeth St. West, LISTOWEL • 519-291-4777 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAVIE’S ANTIQUES 

6,000 Square Feet of 

•Fur 

Furniture • Nostalgia 

• P 

Primitives • Tools 

2nd 2 d Floor 

FLEA MARKET 

Collectibles, 

Antiques & Nostalgia 

Curbside Pickup Available 

230 Elma St., W. 

LISTOWEL 

1-855-900-3951 

ASK ABOUT OUR 

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10,000 Square “Feet” of Shoes 

4A to 6E in ALL SIZING 

165 Wallace Ave. North, Listowel 

519-291-4750 www.knappshoes.ca 

Closed Sun/Mon 

21 Elora St. S, Clifford 

519-292-1404 

YOUR 

1 STOP 

MARKET 

SHOP 

• Fresh Produce • Beer & Wine • Décor 

• Local Meats, Honey & Maple Syrup 

www.theredexpress.ca 

43 Elora St., Harriston • 519-338-2449 • Open 7 Days 9-5 

May-June 2021 Motherhood means teaching children how to grow, by example. 

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Daytripper 

This time our trip ends in MILLBANK, ST. JACOBS & ST. CLEMENTS 

FAMOUS BROASTED CHICKEN, 

HOMEMADE MENNONITE MEALS & BAKING! 

By Wendy Rutherford, Baden 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

Millbank is Always 

Selling Local Goodness. 

Dine-In • Takeout • Bakery 

Contactless Pickup is available. 

Featuring over 18 varieties of homemade pies 

& many other homemade goodies including 

bread, tarts, muffins, cookies & cheesecake. 

All items are baked fresh daily. 

Gluten free baking now available! 

Store Mon–Sat 7am–7pm 

Dining Room Mon-Sat 11 am-7pm 

(Tables available on a first come first serve basis). 

Call 519-595-4407 or 519-616-0466 

Enjoy the scenic drive to Millbank, we would love to serve you! 

WWW.ANNAMAES.CA | 4060 Line 72 Millbank 

Millbank Furniture 

If you need some furniture, why not 

take a drive to Millbank Furniture? It will 

be worth your drive for solid furniture 

that can be custom made—you can 

choose what type of wood you want, and 

even the stain colour or hardware. 

Millbank Furniture was established 

in 1998 (23 years ago) and 

moved to a new location 

in June 2020. It is a familyowned 

business. Local people 

make the Mennonite furniture 

which will last a lifetime and 

beyond. Dining room table 

and chairs are the items 

they sell the most. “We work 

with approximately 20 small 

shops that are independently 

owned. They build for retail 

stores,” said Joe Kuepfer. 

Kuepfer’s father started it and now 

Joe and his younger brother run the 

business. 

He describes the highlights of working 

at Millbank Furniture in a few ways: 

“Meeting new people from different 

villages in Southern Ontario, every 

customer’s needs are different and we 

see the projects from start to finish.” 

Millbank Furniture’s new location is 

right next door to a well known landmark 

- Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant. 

www.millbankfamilyfurniture.ca 

Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant 

Anna Mae’s is famous for their 

broasted chicken, pies and cream buns 

and Mennonite cooking. The present 

owners, the Herrfort family, celebrated 

their 20th anniversary in February 2021. 

Twenty years of great food and good 

times. 

Anna Mae Wagler originally owned 

the restaurant, and before that had a 

bakery out of her house in Millbank that 

she started in 1978. 

There are 75 people employed at 

Anna Mae’s including the Herrfort’s 

daughter Amanda, who started working 

as a dishwasher when she was 14 years 

old and now is one of the managers. “I 

just love it. It makes me so happy—this is 

what I get to do. It doesn’t feel like work. 

I feel very blessed to have it. I like helping 

people and making people happy—that 

is the best part,” said Herrfort. 

In 2016, they renovated and added 

on for more seating, storefront and 

workspace, even adding a buggy booth 

to eat at. 

www.annamaes.ca 

Zehr’s Country Market 

Just down the street you’ll discover 

Zehr’s Country Market, which has been 

in business since 1982. It’s owned by 

Pauline Zehr and her sister. It is a quaint 

place that looks like a smaller red barn 

on the outside. It is the only grocery 

store in town and was renovated and 

increased in size in 2017. 

They sell a lot of fresh meat that 

comes in every Thursday around noon— 

sausage, bacon, pork chops, Black Forest 

ham, deli meats and a lot of cheese such 

as Balderson, Bright and St- Albert. They 

sell preserves—all locally made. 

Also, fresh fruit and vegetables such as 

apples, strawberries, lettuce, asparagus, 

and more depending on the season. 

“We deal directly with the farmer,” said 

Pauline Zehr. “We reach into Niagara and 

bring up Niagara fruits such as cherries 

and peaches. They also work with local 

greenhouses to bring in Easter lilies, 

poinsettias, annuals and more. “We 

think quality. Quality is #1, and when 

you have quality, you can move 

quantity.” 

zehrscountrymarket.com 

Millbank Cheese & Butter 

Millbank Cheese has a lot 

of history. It started in 1908 

when local farmers had 

surplus milk and were looking 

to know what to do with it. 

These days cheese is no longer 

made in the Millbank factory. “We are 

partnered with a producer. Everything 

is made to the Millbank standard. 

All local cheeses,” said Ben Handorf, 

manager at the Millbank Cheese store. 

The most popular cheese they sell 

is extra old cheddar. Ben Handorf’s 

favourite cheese is a 2005 reserve 

cheddar which is now 16 years old. “We 

have a 2005, raw milk organic cheddar 

which is superb as well.” 

At the Millbank Cheese & Butter 

store, they also sell frozen meat and 

poultry from Stemmler’s and Poultry 

Place, gourmet salad dressings, and 

more. 

“A highlight of working here has been 

the people, the customers. So many 

people come in and tell stories about 

how they are connected to Millbank 

Cheese and how they love coming 

in here. A day doesn’t go by where 

someone doesn’t come in and say how 

they remember coming here as a kid, 

or how their dad used to ship milk here. 

All the time people are coming in just to 

see the place and get some 

of their favourite Millbank 

cheddar and maybe reconnect 

and tell some 

stories,” said Handorf. 

www.millbankcheese.com 

Millbank is well worth the 

drive, only 20 minutes north 

of Stratford, 20 minutes 

west of Kitchener-Waterloo and 20 

minutes south of Listowel. 

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Driving 

TRIVIA 

Answers Below 

1. What is the name of Ontario’s Provincial Flag? 

a) Empire Union b) Red Ensign c) The Union Emblem 

2. Hiram Walker opened his distillery in Windsor in which year? 

a) 1833 b) 1877 c)1855 

3. Neil Peart or Rush, renowned drummer and songwriter, hails from 

which Ontario city? 

a) Sarnia b)Toronto c) St. Catharines 

4. NHL player Brett Hull was born in: 

a) Belleville b) Cornwall c) Hamilton 

5. Who was the only unmarried Prime Minister in Canadian History? 

a) Paul Martin b) Richard Bedford Bennett c) Joe Clark 

6. Name the first Canadian Horse to win the Kentucky Derby. 

a) Native Dancer b) Northern Dancer c) Grey Ghost 

7. Who was the first (and only) Canadian pitcher to make it into the 

U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame? 

a) Rod Carew b) George Selkirk c) Ferguson Jenkins 

8. How many farms are there in Ontario (according to 2016 census)? 

a) over 49,600 b) over 56,700 c) over 62,300 

9. Where is the Iron Horse festival held? 

a) Kingston b) Guelph c) St. Thomas 

10. When was Canadian Tire money first used? 

a) 1940’s b) 1950’s c) 1960’s 

ANSWERS: 

1. b) Red Ensign 2. c) 1855 3. c) St. Catharines 4. a) Belleville 

5. b) Richard Bedford Bennett 6. Northern Dancer 

7. c) Ferguson Jenkins (Chatham) 8. b) 49,600 9. c) St. Thomas 10. c) 1960’s 

The 

“Mrs. Johnson's Portrait” 

Mrs. Johnson decided to have her own portrait painted 

by a well-known artist. She told the artist, 

"Paint me with three-carat diamond earrings, a large 

diamond necklace, glimmering emerald bracelets, and a 

beautiful, red ruby pendant." 

"But ma'am, you are not wearing any of those things. 

"I know," said Mrs. Johnson. "My health is not good 

and my husband is having an affair with his secretary. 

When I die I'm sure he will marry her, and I want the witch to 

go nuts looking for the jewellery. 

May-June 2021 A mother’s love is rarely earned but freely given. 

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1 Over 35,000 sq. ft. 

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Mon-Wed 10-5, Thurs-Fri 10-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-6 

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4 

22 

MT. BRYDGES 

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401 

3 

4 

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ST. MARYS 

7 

KINTORE 

28 

LONDON 

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ST. THOMAS 

4 

PORT STANLEY 

119 

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45 

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STRATFORD 

6 

16 

INGERSOLL 

401 

AYLMER 

Lake Erie 

8 

10 

PORT BURWELL 

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WOODSTOCK 

19 

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18 

TILLSONBURG 9 

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107 

59 

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13 

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24 

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59 

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NORWICH 

53 

59 

COURTLAND 

8 

3 

16 

7 

45 

4 

PARIS 

19 

x 

DELHI 

24a 

Windham 

Centre Rd 

Road #9 

Caresa 

3 

3 

24 

24 

24 

20 

4-5 

WATERFORD 

SIMCOE 

ST. GEORGE 

2 CAINSVILLE 

BRANTFORD 

6 

PORT ROWAN 

CROSSROADS 

2 

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7 

Antiques 

JARVIS 

PORT DOVER 

& 

40+ DEALERS 

2 

54 

6 

3 

5 

Lake Erie 

Emporium 

682 James St., Hwy. #3 

Delhi • 519-582-2929 

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Wed-Fri 10-4 • Sat-Sun 10-5 

Find the Southwestern Ontario Antique Tour on page 28 

403 

53 

SELKIRK 

Map is not perfect and is not to scale 

From 

Hamilton 

& Toronto 

6 

CALEDONIA 

54 

CAYUGA 

From 

Niagara 

Region 

Courtland Collectables 

Antique Market 8 

A unique blend of vendors & room for more! 

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Alice Street 

ANTIQUE MARKET 

A Multiple Vendor Market 

• Antiques • Nostalgia 

• Fine Collectible Books 

• Vintage Toys • Vinyl 

• Vintage Comics 

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• Coins & Currency 

• Vintage Fishing Tackle 

• Sports Memorabilia 

• Military Memorabilia 

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519-410-8821 

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Wed-Sun 10-6 & holiday mondays 

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(10 mins. from Waterford, 6 km West of Hwy.#24) 

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10 

CARESA 

6 

Extensive Selection of Quality 

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5 

30+ Years! 

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A multi 

vendor 

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9 

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SELECTED BOOTHS 

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Broadway 

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FROM 

AYLMER 

Simcoe St. 

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3 

Tillson Ave. 

Annandale 

House 

KIA 

19 

(Vienna Rd.) 

 

3 

FROM 

SIMCOE 

ATTENTION! 

We are now 

CLOSED 

MONDAYS 

Specials Thru JUNE 

• Collectables • Vinyl 

• Vintage • Furniture 

• Jewellery • Diecast 

• Glass & China 

• Military • Toys 

OPEN Tues to Sun 

10 am to 5 pm 

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