Lambeth Villager July:Aug 2025

Lambeth Villager

July-August 2025 ISSUE 96

Hello Lambeth! Last year there was a big deal going on at the Village Pantry Restaurant when a movie company swept into town, decided the Pantry was suitable for scenes in their movie and closed it down in order to proceed to film. Well, I have it on good Letter from the Managing Editor

authority that the movie was released and was playing on Super Channel on June 28th. The name of the movie is My Sister’s Double Life . I’m certainly going to look for it just so I can see how much they changed the décor of the Pantry etc. etc. Let’s face it – I’m just being nosy and maybe I’ll get to see a decent thriller out of it as well. The Lambeth Legion has decided to extend their Euchre Tuesdays for the full summer months as they seem to be getting more and more players as the weather improves, and let’s face it, it gives people something to look forward to during the boring summer weekdays. See you there! Upcoming on July 13th at the Legion, there will be the annual Thunderbird Car Show, which is usually a smash hit with all the spectators, so don’t miss out on that! I’m hoping everyone has a safe, happy summer filled with lots of family or friends gathering together to enjoy some fun and the weather, not to mention the fooood! Now to a more serious subject. Lambeth is a very special community, it’s even more important to “Shop Local”! Every dollar you spend at your local pharmacy, grocery store, pizza shop etc. goes towards Lambeth’s community endeavours and also into your neighbours’ pockets to keep their business Keep your pets Cool & Comfy this summer with grooming from Fur Paws Only

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Message from the Mayor by Mayor Josh Morgan mayor@london.ca 519-661-4920

– Our historic investment into policing, with a focus on modernization of technology and approach is already delivering positive results. Response times are trending down, service complaints are down, and London’s crime severity index is down 14 percent —more than any other Canadian city. As part of our comprehensive, evidence- based approach to drug prevention, accessible safe sites and care, Middlesex-London Health Unit announced that opioid deaths are down 40% in the past year. While the work is far from finished, London is leading the way in Ontario and becoming a model for other communities to address these concerns. – Our response to London’s housing crisis continues to build momentum. In June we’ve already announced diverse new downtown developments ranging from office-to-residential conversions at market rate to the preservation of century-old heritage sites, converted into affordable and wrap-around supportive housing. – Our London Knights are Memorial Cup champions! Con- gratulations to the team, the staff, and the fans. The best part? Seeing Londoners united and celebrating together at Dundas Place. What a perfect way to kick off a summer of events. Contact me at: mayor@london.ca with your comments or questions, or follow along on your favourite social media platform. We’ll see you out there, London!

As we head into another beautiful London summer, I hope all of you enjoy the bright mornings, warm evenings, and the incredible events and festivals happening everywhere you look in our city. The fields are full, trails are open, and neighbourhood gardens are bustling with activity. The same goes for Council Chambers, where we’re continuing to make strides for Londoners: – After months of engagement and negotiations with our partners at the provincial level, we received a letter from the Ontario Government confirming that London is not responsible for backfilling development charge exemptions—exemptions mandated by the province— freeing up millions in city budget savings. What does this mean for you? Property taxes will be lowered, with our target of bringing any increase under 5% well in sight. We won’t stop there. I have asked city staff, agencies, boards and commissions to continue examining where we can bring further savings while maintaining the programs and amazing progress we are making in all sectors. Lambeth Legion Hosts Corvette Show Almost 200 Corvettes were on display at the Lambeth Legion’s Corvette Car Show in May.

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519-661-2489, extension 4009 ahopkins@london.ca An Update From Anna Hopkins Our Ward 9 City Councillor

Urban Growth Boundary Review: What It Means for Ward 9, Our City, and Indigenous Communities

I’m not a fan of urban sprawl—especially when it puts our agricultural lands and natural heritage at risk. But as part of its legal obligation to review the Official Plan (The London Plan), the City is currently assessing our Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). This year, Council approved a proposed UGB expansion to support future non-industrial growth. City staff have identified a draft expansion of 1,476 hectares, with most of that growth proposed for the northwest area of Ward 9 along Dingman Creek, as well as smaller additions in the city’s north and east. The draft materials will be presented to the Planning and Environment Committee on June 23. Before anything is finalized, the Industrial Land Needs Assessment must be completed. This key step will help determine how much land is required for industrial and employment use— and where that land should be located. Combined with the Community Growth Land Needs Assessment, these reports will shape the final expansion recommendations, expected to go to Council in late 2025. As the City continues this important process, I strongly urge us to maintain open collaboration with our Indigenous communities. The proposed expansion areas are not just parcels of land— they are part of a cultural landscape with ecological and spiritual significance. To learn more, view maps, or provide feedback, visit: getinvolved.london.ca/london-plan-review Stay tuned—more updates to come. In the meantime, feel free to reach out at ahopkins@london.ca, or sign up for my newsletter at annahopkins.ca. Wishing you a safe and happy summer, and take care of one another.

Paul Nichols, at 80 years of age, celebrates 50 years with Cardinal Cabinetry. Lambeth Villager Issue #96 July-August 2025 The 100% locally owned and produced Lambeth Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Managing Editor and Ad Sales: Gloria Rae Gloria@villagerpublications.com (519) 495-4564 Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood All articles by Gloria Rae unless indicated otherwise. We’d love to hear from you. Contact Gloria@villagerpublications.com Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

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Artist’s Alley Chas DeLost by Cathy Wood

Chas DeLost was a pre-law major in California when he decided to take an art class that led to a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting and filmmaking. He then worked as an artist for four years, showing at local galleries, contributing to the local art scene and teaching art at California State University. He spent the next ten years as a television cameraman with ABC, where he met Canadian Wendy Neseth. They married and part- nered to open On Air Productions, a film and video pro- duction company, with offices in both Sacramento and here in London. Chas earned two awards from the Associated Press along with seven Emmy nominations, winning three (camera, lighting and directing). The couple moved permanently to London in 1991 and have resided at the historic 8 Bainard Street in Lambeth for the last 17 years. (We’ll talk more about the home in a future edition). Together, they also won nine international Telly awards. Several were produced in London, in particular with Tourism London and the Canadian Transplant Association. “I also shot for the National Film Board and in Toronto for the TV series Taste of Life and Spectacular Spas,” says Chas. “We’ve travelled for work extensively. Our most exotic shoot was a 30-day travel documentary in Tahiti. Our most meaningful was working with a Washington lobbyist group, travelling through Russia to shoot TV commercials in support of Ukraine’s succession from the Soviet Union. The same group took us to work on Imelda Marcos’ political campaign in the Philippines – illegally as it turned out! None of us knew at the time but quickly found out when all our security disappeared!” Now 85 years of age, Chas focuses on visual art, painting in mostly the surrealist (Dali, Magritte and Ernst for example) style. “I paint mostly oil on canvas but also experiment with several other media, like my aluminum / barbed wire paint tube sculpture on our front lawn!.” Chas also produces 3D-printed sculptures, which are one- offs. “Everything I produce is a creative process which therefore makes the subject matter not repeatable,” says Chas, who quotes Max Ernst: “An artist is lost once he’s found himself.”

“When Wendy finally convinced me to move from California, we agreed Lambeth was the perfect location. I needed to be near a freeway to make me feel at home. Lambeth is very different than what I was used to. It’s a self-sufficient but very involved and supportive community, within walking distance to anything necessary, only minutes from everything else. The neighbourhood is simply full of good and friendly people – mostly everyone knows everyone. I’m also a classic car owner, like many of those also in the ‘hood’, where we forged some pretty interesting relationships.” Chas’ work has been shown in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Toronto and Houston, but Londoners will soon have an opportunity to see it locally. “Our house is its own gallery, with many paintings and small sculptures,” said Wendy. “We get a lot of interest from curious passersby (the outside art as well as the history of the house) which prompted us to plan an art open house, planned for August 9 and 10.

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Inspiring Story of Respect, Loyalty and Celebration for Two Men Who Deserve It! This article is about celebrating life achievement events for Paul Nichols, a almost life-time native of Lambeth, who just recently moved to Komoka. Paul Nichols will be celebrating his 80th birthday shortly and also his 60th wedding anniversary to his beloved wife Sharon. What’s even more surprising is he’s also celebrating his 50th year (and counting) anniversary of working for Cardinal Cabinetry of London. Yes, he’s 80 years old and has been working for Cardinal Cabinetry for 50 years and is still a vital full-time member of their team. Paul has worked primarily as their truck driver, which involves the loading and unloading of the cabinets the company is noted for. According to Paul Bilyea, co-owner of Cardinal Cabinetry, Paul is a necessary part of the working team they’ve created, who has a number of assistants who generally are exhausted by trying to keep up with Paul Nichols. He just plainly outworks them. Paul Nichols is a sweet-natured, mild-mannered man whose personality just shines with friendliness and modesty. Paul Bilyea told me this trusted employee has a work ethic that is astounding and feels deeply lucky to have him on their team and looks forward to their continuing relationship. And the celebrations don’t stop there, as Cardinal Cabinetry is also celebrating another 50th year anniversary with their warehouse manager Don Blunt. While attending Saunders Secondary School, Don was lucky enough to be taught woodworking by a well-known local teacher by the name of Dan Willows. Mr. Willows took Don under his wing and went to bat for Don by setting up an interview with a previous owner of Cardinal Cabinetry, along with giving him a glowing recommendation. Don got the job, an internship, and started by hanging hardware, then building vanities, and then just generally learning all the jobs in the warehouse and how to operate the machines. This of course made him natural to become manager of the warehouse and he’s been there ever since. Don is an easy-going, laid-back character with a wicked sense of humour and a loyalty to his employers that you can read whenever he speaks about them. He says that Cardinal Cabinetry is a great place to work, that he feels his efforts and skills are appreciated there and the owners value him. He related a story of when he had to go to the hospital. It was Laurie Bilyea, co-owner of the company, who drove him there and then picked him up when he was released and looked after him while he was recovering. How many employers would do that? The amazing thing is that BOTH of these men are still employed full-time and have no plans on leaving their positions with Cardinal Cabinetry, and the Bilyeas are more than happy to know that. Cardinal Cabinetry, originally named Cardinal Kitchens, has a rich history in London, dating back to when Tom Nelson started the

To advertise here, please contact Gloria@villagerpublications.com Cardinal’s shop floor is a space where independence is re- spected, but feedback and collaboration are also encouraged. All employees are highly skilled and specialized in their particular stage of the production process, from CNC operation to quality control. As such, most of the small details are left to the employee occupying a particular station, with no micromanagement. To this end, Bilyea emphasizes good internal communication and a tight- knit workplace culture, facilitating opportunities for all staff to learn about the whole process. It’s no wonder their employees remain working there for 50 years and counting! Learn more about Cardinal Cabinetry at cardinalcabinetry.ca. company in Lambeth in 1960. In 1966, Cardinal moved into its current facility on Exeter Road, in an area now known as “Kitchen Alley” due to the high concentration of kitchen outfitters (at present, there are six within a few blocks). The company continued to grow consistently throughout the 1970s and 1980s, expanding its facilities twice and adding a showroom. In 2006, current president Paul Bilyea was hired, and in 2014, he acquired the company. With a degree in industrial design and many years of hands-on cabinet-making experience, Bilyea chooses to emphasize lean manufacturing and exceptional in- house design and engineering in his leadership. In addition, he has fully committed to London-based manufacturing, dropping Cardinal’s line of imported cabinetry and focusing on building all products in-house. Cardinal is the recipient of multiple awards from both the London and Ontario Homebuilders Associations, including awards for Best New Kitchen, Best New Living Space, Best New Bathroom, and others. This is primarily due to Laurie Bilyea and her outstanding design talent. Then and Now: Top row – a young Don Blunt, and at right, a young Paul Nichols. Above: Don Blunt and Paul Nichols celebrate their 2025 50 year anniversaries with Cardinal Cabinetry.

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Parade: To enter email Michelle Diebold at michellediebold@hotmail.com. Anyone can join! Slo-Pitch Tournament: Register your team by emailing Krista Geiger at krista_geiger@icloud.com (entry fee) Corn Hole: Register your team today by emailing Ron MacKay at RIMackay@live.ca (entry fee) Lambeth’s Got Talent: To audition, please call Jaime Gibbs at 519-871-8262 ($10/Audition) Artisan Market: Register a table by emailing Laura Mah at diamondzgold@hotmail.com (entry fee) Event Brochure: Coming soon! Keep an eye out around Lambeth and local businesses to be sure to get your event brochure which will have all the details on dates, tickets, events & locations

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What’s Happening at Landon Library Submitted by Ashleigh Hickey Cursive Writing (Ages 8+) January 20, 2024 10:30 am – noon (Registered) Come learn the benefits of cursive writing and try your hand at some pangrams with Dez, a local archivist. PA Day Creativity Break (Teen) February 2, 2024 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Drop-In) It’s time to be creative! Drop by your local library to take a break and create. Craft supplies may vary, chill vibes only. STEAM, Saturdays (Family) February 3, 2024 10:00 – 11:00 am (Drop-In) Drop-in to explore a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math related activities! The meal was astounding! It started off with the grazing table paired with Chateau des Charmes Brut Sparkling wine, then moved on to a shrimp cocktail paired with Ned Sauvignon Blanc. The main course was a filet of beef paired with a McGuigan Black Label Shiraz, and a potato in yorkshire pudding. Finally, the dessert was one of Chef David’s famous sticky puddings, topped off with a Magnum Scotch Whiskey Cream Liquor. Lambeth Rotary would like to thank all who came out to make the evening a tremendous success and particularly to Lambeth Lions, Dale Taylor and Dwayne Linner for tending the bar. Winners of London-Lambeth Rotary’s “25 in 25 Wine Lottery” were: 1st Ted Knight – $500 worth of quality wines 2nd Derek Nash – winner of a BBQ 3rd Scott Leatherland – winner of Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery $250 Gift Certificate AlvegoRoot Theatre Trivia Night Manor Park Memorial Hall, 11 Briscoe Street For ticket information and to learn more about AlvegoRoot’s 2024 season, visit www.alvegoroottheatre.com We come to you based on your schedule! Lambeth Rotarians Wine Tasting / Dinner event What a GREAT night! On Saturday, May 24 the Lambeth Rotarians once again held a very successful wine tasting and dinner event. The food was prepared by David Grassie of Sticky Pudding Catering Company with the wines of the evening being presented by Lambeth Rotary’s resident sommelier, Sheila Wilkes. A good time was had by all. This evening was one of Lambeth Rotary’s major fundraisers with the Heads and Tails activity game raising funds for Ronald MacDonald House. As well, funds were raised at the silent auction table where gift certificates and gifts were bid on with friendly competition driving up the bids. The 25 in 25 London Lambeth Rotary Wine Lottery draw topped off the evening.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS by Peter Semchism We All Need Sleep For Good Health by Peter Semchism Get the sleep you need Many adults are sleeping less than six hours a night. That’s bad news because the benefits of adequate sleep range from better heart health and less stress to improved memory and weight loss. Here are some top tips to help get the shut-eye you need to manage your health. Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Develop a sleep routine: It might seem tempting, but sleeping until noon on Saturday will only disrupt your biological clock and cause more sleep problems. Going to bed at the same time every night even on weekends, holidays, and other days off helps to establish your internal sleep/wake clock and reduces the amount of tossing and turning required to fall asleep. Move it!: Previously sedentary adults who got aerobic exer- cise four times a week improved their sleep quality from poor to good. These former couch potatoes also reported fewer depressive symptoms, more vitality, and less sleepiness during the daytime. Just be sure to wrap up your workout session several hours before bedtime so that you’re not too revved up to get a good night’s sleep. Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life becomes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills and decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disoriented; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of dementia differ based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progresses. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experience forgetfulness. We may forget where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they may experience memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia often presents itself differently from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of recent events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegration of judgment and reasoning abilities increasing irritability, anxiety, depression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - ing bills). To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s independence and their ability to perform everyday activities. Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention Become a Luddite an hour before bedtime: A National Sleep Foundation (NSF) survey found that nearly all participants used some type of electronics, like a television, computer, video game, or cell phone, within the last hour before going to bed. That’s a bad idea. Light from these devices stimulates the brain, making it harder to wind down. Put your gadgets away an hour before bedtime to fall asleep more quickly and sleep more soundly. Hog the bed: A study found that 53 percent of pet owners who sleep with their pets experience sleep disruption every night. Treatment of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worsening behavioural symptoms with a range of medications (which may also be used in other forms of dementia), including: cognitive enhancing agents tranquilizers antidepressants antianxiety medications anticonvulsants Change your diet: Cut out the food and drinks that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and chocolate, by mid-afternoon. Finish dinner a few hours before bedtime. Skip spicy or heavy foods, which can keep you awake with heartburn or indigestion. Don’t smoke: Smokers are four times more likely to not feel as well rested after a full night’s sleep than nonsmokers. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine attribute this to the stimulative effect of nicotine and the nighttime withdrawal from it. Smoking also exacerbates sleep apnea and other breathing disorders such as asthma, which can make it difficult to get restful sleep. 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There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s disease, nor are there medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage caused by it. How- ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. Medications such as donepezil*, riv- astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down memory loss. Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or have had a stroke, you should seek continued treatment for these conditions to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is to focus on the many activities the person can still do safely. Encourage a person with dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social relationships as much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle through exer- cise, proper nutrition, and fluid intake. Special diets and supplements are generally unnecessary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the following may be help- ful: reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including times, places, and phone numbers to help the person complete the task. structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and disturbances to re- duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines can reduce disorientation and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or instruction at a time. Use your bed for sleeping only: Your bed should be asso- ciated with sleeping, not working, eating, or watching TV. If you wake up during the night, skip turning on your laptop or TV and do something soothing like meditating or reading until you feel sleepy again. information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and getting lost by pro- viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, and phone num- ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possible by keeping furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing locks on medi- cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low temperature to avoid scalding. driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a vehicle. Drive them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It requires under - standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzheimer’s disease caregiver’s support group in your community may be helpful. Always keep in mind that we are here for you and your needs. Please feel free to give us a call. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health or medications. You can reach us at 519-652-9066 Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth. Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s condition will dete- riorate over time and additional full-time personal care may be needed. In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in the best interests of the individual and their family. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth. Sleep is a beautiful thing. If you feel you’re not getting enough sleep, or not enjoying quality sleep, these simple adjustments can help contribute to a more restful night. And more than 80 percent of adults who sleep with children have trouble getting a good night’s sleep. Dogs and kids can be some of the biggest bed hogs, and some of the worst sleepers. Everyone deserves their own sleeping space, so keep dogs and kids out of your bed. Keep it temperate, not tropical: Eighty degrees Fahrenheit may be great for the beach, but it’s lousy for the bedroom at night. A temperate room is more conducive to sleeping than a tropical one. A temperature somewhere around 65 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended. Striking a balance between the thermostat, the bed covers, and your sleeping attire will reduce your core body temperature and help you drift off to sleep faster and more deeply. Black it out: Light tells your brain that it’s time to wake up, so make your room as dark as possible for sleep. Even a small amount of ambient light from your cell phone or computer can disrupt the production of melatonin (a hormone that helps regulate sleep cycles) and overall sleep.

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Activities Of The Lambeth United Church UCW Over this past month, the United Church Women (UCW) ladies of the Lambeth United Church have been quite busy. Earlier in May, a number of UCW members attended Ronald McDonald House for a day of baking for the families.

Sunday, June 1 was UCW Sunday at Lambeth United Church. The guest speaker was Mona Wuytenburg, Executive Director of Karen’s Place. Karen’s Place London offers safe, supportive, shared, transitional housing for women in London who are 50 plus, homeless, precariously housed or have no fixed address. Church parishioners heard an informative, inspirational presentation from Mona about how Karen’s Place is helping these London women who have found themselves in unfortunate situations. The knitters of the UCW have joined with a community group headed up by the Lambeth Legion to knit 5000 poppies for Remembrance Day. The UCW knitters are also knitting small hearts for distribution from the church float at the Harvestfest parade. Left to right: Ethel Annable, President of the UCW, Mona Wuytenburg, and a Karne’s Place volunteer and Beth Karr, Vice President of the UCW.

Some of the UCW bakers showing off their delicious baking.

Royal Canadian Legion Lambeth Branch 501 7097 Kilbourne Road, London 519-652-3412 www.branch501lambethlegion.ca Facebook – branch501lambethlegion.ca • Banquet Hall Rentals • Ladies Auxiliary Catering Available lambethbr501rentals@gmail.com “Everyone Always Welcome” July 2025 EVENTS Royal Canadian Legion Lambeth Branch 501 7097 Kilbourne Road, London 519-652-3412 www.branch501lambethlegion.ca Facebook – branch501lambethlegion.ca • Banquet Hall Rentals • Ladies Auxiliary Catering Available lambethbr501rentals@gmail.com “Everyone Always Welcome”

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Happenings “Attention Veterans” Buddy Check Coffee July 9 th & 23rd Operation Vet Build July 2 nd & 16 th For more info contact Derrick McClinchey 519.282.0802 For more info contact Derrick McClinchey 519.282.0802 Happenings “Attention Veterans” Buddy Check Coffee July 9 th & 23rd Operation Vet Build July 2 nd & 16 th

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NEW LEGION HOURS Monday: 6 – 10 Tuesday: 6 – 10 Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 2 – 6 Friday: 2 – 9 Saturday: Noon – 6 Sunday: Closed Above hours subject to change for Planned Events NEW LEGION HOURS Monday: 6 – 10 Tuesday: 6 – 10 Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 2 – 6 Friday: 2 – 9 Saturday: Noon – 6 Sunday: Closed Above hours subject to change for Planned Events

Happenings “Attention Veterans” Buddy Check Coffee August 13 th & 27 th Operation Vet Build August 6 th & 20 th For more info contact Derrick McClinchey 519.282.0802

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The History of the Lambeth Post Office by Kathy Bayne for the Westminster Township Historical Society Post offices at the turn of the century were an important link between early settlers, townspeople, and farmers. Often, families had to travel long distances to pick up their mail. It was in 1908 that the Canadian government started free rural home delivery. Mail delivery in this area has been in operation for over 185 years. In 1840, D. McPherson became the Postmaster with the office located at Halls Mills near present-day Byron. It then moved down the North Talbot Road to what is now Lambeth’s Main Street. It was originally known as ‘The Westminster Post Office’. In 1857, John Chalmers took over as Postmaster. He renamed it after his hometown of Lambeth, England. In 1865, George Kelly was named Postmaster and moved the office to his store (Kelly’s General Store) at the intersection of Talbot Road and Hwy 2, where it continued until his death in 1900. Leonard Vandermade served as Lambeth Postmaster from 1900 to 1903, when again the office was moved to his store location (The Trading Post) on Main Street. W.B. Woodhull was Postmaster from 1903 to 1908. Not much is known about those years. George Carley was appointed Postmaster in 1908 and operated the office from the Trading Post, which he had purchased from Leonard Vandermade. In 1931, Mr. Carley built an annex to his store, then sold his store and moved the Post Office into the annex. He served until May 1943. Mrs. Ida Mabel Duncan took over until June 1944. Albert Moody took over in July 1944 until September 1948, then Mrs. Ida Duncan again from October 1948 until February 1949. By 1950, the office moved, yet again, to the main floor of the original Masonic Hall on Colonel Talbot Road South. Victor Burgess served as Postmaster during these moves, from 1949 to 1955. Donald Johnson became the Postmaster in 1955. Eventually, a new Post Office was built at 29 Main St. Donald Johnston celebrated his 30th anniversary in 1982 and retired in 1986, at which point Tim Lewis became Postmaster. He remained in this position until his retirement in 2010.

Jessica Thorne took over as Postmaster (Postmistress), followed by Andrea Nunn. Michelle Covan is our current Post Master in 2025. There is still a place for small-town post offices, where residents have their own pick-up boxes inside the building. For many residents, it is a destination to get their mail, meet the neighbours, and catch up with the town news and/or gossip. Lambeth and surrounding small town post offices are a test of time and survival. The first airmail arrived at the Lambeth Airport, located at the corner of Wonderland and Wharncliffe Roads in 1927. This greatly shortened the time it took for a letter to arrive, either from overseas or locally. A Post Office was located in the Masonic Hall on Talbot Street.

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