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Letter from the Editor
This month, I had the privilege of interviewing four graduating stu- dents, one from each of our high schools. All four were friendly, in- telligent and engaging; they all had inherent leadership qualities and were active within their school. While they all had individual talents and goals, each student seemed
JULY 17 - AUGUST 3
to be about making the world around them better. After each interview, I left feeling good about the hands our future is in. Speaking of outstanding young ladies, this month we have an exciting guest columnist, Kali Baker of the 16U St. Thomas Express Bullets. In April, my booth at the St. Thomas Home Show stood across from their table, where they were raising money for nationals. I gave them an opportunity to write and share their experiences as a team at nationals – a very exciting read. As usual, our community is filled with fun events all summer. Just a few to note. On July 10th comes the Seniors Picnic in Pinafore Park. If you have not been before, make sure you make it out this year to the event’s 25th Anniversary. On my summer bucket list, I would also include the several shows running throughout the summer at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. I have my tickets and am excited to see Hurry Hard and Bigfoot. On Saturday, July 13th, head downtown for St. Thomas’ annual Nostalgia Nights event. So much more than just a car show, it features live music, tons of vendors and, of course, the historic downtown. The summer also brings many opportunities to explore our region and support local farmers and vendors through our various markets. We have the historic Horton Market (10 Manitoba St, St Thomas), which runs every Saturday from 8 am to 12 noon and now offers Wednesday markets from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm; the Wildflowers Market (42338 Fruit Ridge Line, St Thomas), running each Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm; the Old Imperial Market (516 John St. N., Aylmer) on Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm; the Dutton Farmers Market (1 Scotland St., Dutton) operating every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. I am a huge fan of markets; not only do I have an opportunity to save a little money buying directly from the farmer, but I am also supporting my local community. To me, that is what these markets represent – community. I am such a regular at one market that what could take me five minutes usually takes an hour as I stop and chat with friends! Just a reminder: we do not publish in August, so the next issue of Hometown St. Thomas will be in September. But in the meantime, I hope to see you at some of these amazing events! I wish you all an amazing and safe summer. Geoff
By Kristen Da Silva
A play about curling, underdogs and rising to the occasion.
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Truth or legend? Reality or hoax? Three I ntrepid explorers set out to prove once and for all that Sasquatch is alive.
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