Hometown Strathroy-Caradoc September 2024

Strathroy’s Jeff Reed Receives Award Strathroy resident Jeffrey Reed, a 45-year veteran of the South- western Ontario sports media, re- ceived a milestone award on June 7 at the LondonOntarioSports. com awards luncheon at River- bend Golf Community.

Strathroy Back in the Day These old photos of Strathroy show moments of community togeth- erness and remind us of the connections that shaped our neigh- bourhood. They tell the story of simpler times and shared traditions. Looking back at these memories helps us connect with our roots and appreciate the community spirit that still brings us together.

Chris Kubinksi, City of London Coordinator of Sponsorships, Advertising and Sales present- ed Reed with his award "in rec- ognition of continued dedication to London and area sports, and support of the Southwestern On- tario golf community." A print and broadcast sports journalist since 1980, Reed has dedicated much of his life to writing and speaking about local athletes and coach- es, most notably the London Ma- jors of the Intercounty Baseball League, and local golf. He was a pitcher and coach with the Majors for two seasons, 2000 and '01

Annual Strathroy Fall Fair, 1942

Strathroy and Mt Brydges Junior Potato Club annual achievement day, 1943

Strathroy Annual Dominion Day celebrations, 1941

and founded the IBL media relations office before filling the role of Staff Advisory Member with Wilson Golf for 14 years.

Photo credit: University of Western Archives

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