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Exploring Cheri Robinson’s Artistry Cheri Robinson has dedi- cated most of her life to ex- pressing her ideas through art. She began this journey at the age of 10, drawing a memorable bird that boost- ed her self-confidence and ignited her passion for vi- sual art.
Cheri’s artistic technique is a captivating process. She primarily uses acrylic paint, meticulously build- ing layers of color washes to achieve realistic effects. Her approach involves various brush techniques, including swishing, dab-
of similar themes from previous works. Cheri entered the com- petition with the hope of gain- ing recognition which would grant her more time to focus on her true artistic passions. Beyond traditional paintings, Cheri creates an array of mer- chandise, including art cards, stickers, prints, mugs, tote bags, and more. To explore and purchase Cheri Robinson’s artwork, you can visit her Instagram pro- file (@cheri_robinson_art) or contact her via email (cher - irobinson@me.com) for inqui - ries or commissions.
bing, scrubbing, and blotting, often requiring multiple itera - tions to complete a piece. To protect her artwork, she applies a protective coating and wires the back for easy hanging. She works on different surfaces from traditional canvas to birch- wood for its smooth surface qualities. Cheri recently participated in the Art Comp at 100 Kellogg Lane, a remarkable opportunity to showcase her talent and vie for significant cash prizes. Although she didn’t secure a cash prize, her work earned a place in the top ten of the Peo - ple’s Choice category, offering invaluable exposure and con - nections with fellow artists. Her submission to the Art Comp, “Clubhouse Sage,” drew in- spiration from a vintage spice jar, continuing her exploration
Cheri has a deep connection to the Byron community, hav- ing worked at Byron Pizza for many years. Her contributions to the establishment, including a logo revamp and the iconic “Give Pizza a Chance” painting featuring John Lennon and Yoko Ono, continue to resonate with locals, leaving a lasting mark on the Byron landscape.
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Little Known Facts about the Lewis Snack Booth by Ruth-Anne Calhoun In the early 1950s, the Lewis family of Byron owned a snack booth across from Springbank Park between North Street and Lynden Crescent. It was called Lewis’ Booth and was operational during the summer months. The spacious, bungalow- styled booth was built of white clapboard with a totally ‘open end’ front entrance as opposed to the usual doorway entry. Inside was a counter with stools and three cafe tables with chairs. There were also two pinball ma- chines and a jukebox that played much of the time, to which the teens loved to jive. The pings and bells of the pinball machines peppered the atmosphere. A wonderful lady named Diane ran the business. If a child had a summer birthday, she would give them a double-scoop ice cream cone of chocolate, vanilla or a scoop of each! Ooh yum yum! Those sweet treats tasted best – they were a gift. These are just the facts!
Byron Villager Issue #84 October 2023 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Byron 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 & Editor: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 All articles by Barb Botten unless noted otherwise. Graphic Artist: Jon Botten Delivery Ambassador: Nippy Watson 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. Do you have a Byron Neighbour of Note? Do you do cultural cooking? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Barb at Barb@villagerpublications.com The site of the previous Dwarf Tree Orchard, located at 1697 Byron Baseline Road.
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potential to increase the donation to $35 million to London’s Health & Homelessness Fund for Change. The donor family has pledged an additional $5 million in matching dollars to be matched by the community. London also received $74 million in funding to build 2,000 housing units and is the first municipality in Canada to access the $4 billion Federal Housing Fund. We will also focus on intensification to increase the number of units to 4 on a single property. The City is also partnering with agencies to bring on City-led builds with not-for-profits to create affordable units. We have undertaken changes to modernize our approval processes of permits, which will speed up permit applications. Londoners can get involved by following the campaign by visiting the website at movementforchange.ca. You can sign up for newsletter updates on the website or by donating to the Fund for Change. I have learned these past ten months that Londoners are compassionate and want a change to make a difference in the homelessness crisis. We may face a few bumps along the way, but change will happen if we all work together. You can reach out to me anytime at ahopkins@london.ca or visit my website at wwww.annahopkins.ca. Take care of one another,
Movement For Change While campaigning in the 2022 Municipal election last Fall, I heard from each of you about the need to deal with Homelessness and Affordable Housing in our City. Between November 2022 - January 2023, more than 200 individuals representing nearly 70 organiza - tions across sectors, including com- munity health/social services, busi- ness/economic development, land/ housing development, institutional healthcare, education, emergency
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services, City of London staff and other levels of government came together and developed “The Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response”. This is a Change designed to support marginalized Londoners to move into safe places called Hubs to help them get stabilized with wrap-around supports and, most importantly, get them to suitable housing and stay housed. The goal is to create three to five Hub sites and 100 units of highly supportive housing. It was great to see so many residents engaged in the City’s Engagements Sessions this past August/September, and we will immediately be creating three of the 24/7 Hub sites by December 2023. Another change that has helped was a very generous donation of $25 million from an anonymous London Family with the
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name The Hermitage Club in Byron has its doors open to the community. The interesting heritage building is close to the main entrance of Springbank Park and the stone building sits directly across the street from Springbank Park. The Hermitage Club was once known as the Bungalow Tea House and later the Cobblestone Stone Inn. The Hermitage Club originated as a place for men to gather and exchange ideas, to share pieces of themselves and to have friendly conversations with a beverage in hand. The tradition continues today. The friendly atmosphere and “family like” harmony is a mainstay. It is impossible to walk in the Hermitage Club and not receive an instant and friendly hello. The Hermitage is Community driven and the pride of the Club shines; “We are here to make people feel good, and feel acknowledged.” This feeling and atmosphere keep people coming back. There are many events at the Hermitage Club; monthly draws; organized trips, the golf tournament and live entertainment some afternoons and evenings. The facility is also available for rent with an upstairs meeting room and banquet hall downstairs. A gathering place like the Hermitage is the lighthouse for the Byron community — a center, a place to be together. A place where everybody knows your name. For Memberships and other information on the Hermitage Club, call 519-471-6980. Hermitage Club 1040 Commissioners Rd. W.
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Filling the GAP in Autism Support Erin Porter started Guided Autism Program (G.A.P.) to fill in the GAPS for parents who are new to Autism in Ontario. Having spent her first 23 of 28 years as a teacher in kindergarten, Erin began noticing an increase in children coming to school with symptoms of Autism, or with a new diagnosis but no therapies in place because of waitlists and funding backups. “I started putting programs in place in my classroom”, she recalls. “Then I realized that Autism was on the increase everywhere, so I switched to Special Education and began putting programs in place in multiple classrooms.” Above: A rendering of the new roundabout, which is under construction at Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road Erin recognized however “that the parent piece was missing”. While children could benefit from the programs at school, parents were still at home waiting for support. “In our province, there are over 50,000 families waiting for a diagnosis, funding, and therapies,” she laments. “It is heart- breaking to know that there are families who are feeling anxious and overwhelmed, and are ready and willing to start early interventions but don’t know how or who to reach out to.” Erin provides parents with a customized plan – a GAP ROADMAP – that outlines goals, priorities, strategies, and clear next steps, and that could include up to ten weeks of one-on-one online coaching, weekly live calls and/or a year-long support program. There is also a free, private Facebook group called Launching Life with Autism that provides access to a community of experts and peers. “I coach families in navigating services, applying for funding, school readiness, navigating the school system, toileting, bedtime, talking to family about Autism, travel, safety...even just going to the park can be too stressful without a plan. I hold their hand and help them realize that they can still have the family that they dreamed of, although parenting just looks a little bit different.” “If a family is new to Autism I can help,” says Erin. Learn more at guidedautismprogram.com. Erin attended Oakridge Secondary School If you have any ques- tions or concerns about the project, please reach out to the City of Lon- don’s construction project manager, Max Kireev at mkireev@london.ca or by calling call 519-661-2489 ext 5560. Construction is expected to wrap up in late fall of 2023, with some minor finishing work in spring of 2024. There will be more changes to traffic operations over the coming months as we start to reopen the area gradually and introduce the new roundabout. The best way to get the latest information is to sign up for project updates on the City of London’s Get Involved webpage, at getinvolved.london.ca/ southdaleroundabout Above: A temporary full closure to complete work in the south half of the intersection.
Construction update: Southdale and Colonel Talbot Roundabout by City of London staff Many of us who live, work, or travel in the southwest part of the city have had a front-row seat to one of the City of London’s top 10 projects, the Southdale and Colonel Talbot Roundabout. The City of London is reconfiguring the intersection as a roundabout, adding active transportation improvements, and making upgrades to underground infrastructure. The roundabout has been designed to improve comfort and safety for all road users and help accommodate current and future travel demand in one of the fastest growing parts of the city. We’re pleased to share there has been great progress made over the summer, and the roundabout is really starting to take shape: · The majority of underground work is now complete · Permanent street lighting and new sidewalks are being installed, to be completed by October 5 · The first two of four pedestrian crossings are being installed, to be completed by October 5 · Regulatory and advisory road signs and messages are being installed for October 5 Temporary Intersection Closure The roundabout project has been broken up into stages to allow construction to occur while maintaining traffic through the area and access to nearby businesses. While we’ve been able to keep traffic moving through the area for most of the project, we knew at the outset there would be lighting, asphalt, and concrete work within the Southdale and Colonel Talbot Road intersection that would require a full closure. Initially it was estimated that a 10-day closure would be required to complete this work; however, through close collaboration and innovation from the City of London’s contractor, the project team has achieved efficiencies that allowed the closure to be shortened to five days, from Saturday, September 30 – Thursday, October 5. The team is exploring other opportunities to optimize the project schedule with a goal of reaching substantial completion ahead of schedule.
Thank you once again for your patience as we’ve worked to deliver this once in a generation project.
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Rivertown Galleries: 30 Years in Byron and a New Chapter Ahead
Rivertown Galleries was part of the fabric of Byron for 30 years. If you were just an occasional customer, it might have surprised you to find that the store at 431 Boler Road was cleared out. Last year, owners Anna and Brian Ritchie decided to close their Byron doors and semi-retire. They’re still in the framing game but their new workdays allow them more time for travel, leisure, and to visit with family and friends. The Ritchies decided not to renew their lease when it was time. Rivertown Galleries
In order to semi-retire, Rivertown relocated to Wonderland Business Park, where the Ritchies operate out of their wholesale frame supplier, Chops, three days a week. On their off days, the couple enjoys boating, cottaging, and fishing, and spending time with their grandsons, aged seven and 11. They also have close family in Nova Scotia, and with a little extra wiggle room in their schedules, can extend their visits to the East Coast. As Brian says, “Enjoying family and friends is a priority these days.” Anna and Brian hope Byron customers will visit them at the new location. “We’re open Thursday and Friday from 10 am until 4:30 pm by appointment, and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, first come, first served. There’s more information on our website, www.rivertowngalleries.com. “ On the website, you’ll find a list of the artists whose work they carry, including prints by AY Jackson, Albert J. Casson, Lawren Harris, J.E.H. Macdonald, Frederick Varley, Franklin Carmichael, and Tom Thomson (Group of Seven), and many others. And they highlight the wide variety of framing and art mounting that they do, including shadow boxes, sports jersey framing, and consulting on home or office decorating. “Thank you Byron Villager for the opportunity to give everyone a bit more info about our new business location.”
shuttered at the end of the year, after three decades serving Byron and area with framing and original art and prints. The couple, married 47 years, has been working together for more than 40, and continue to do so in their new location, albeit with fewer hours. They had already been in the art publishing and framing business for more than a decade before buying the existing Byron gallery (Dawn’s Art) owned by Ed Mitchell, who stayed on as their framer. Rivertown Galleries became the go-to framer and art source for the Byron community. “We met a lot of great people who became regular and repeat clients, and our friends”, says Brian. “We feel that because of our framing experience and friendly attitude, word of mouth spread about our good service and wide range of art. Many customers referred friends and business clients to us.” The couple employed two long-time part-time staff in the frame shop. And they made the 35-minute commute every day from their home in Sparta. They’re grateful to Byron patrons for supporting their small business for so many years. “Everyone was special to us. We enjoyed our 30 years in Byron and will dearly miss being there.”
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Byron Social – Everyone Welcome! On Saturday, October 14th, Byron residents are invited to Bernie’s in Byron, starting at 3 PM, for the Byron Social event. A highlight of the event will be a performance by Mike Trudgen, an acclaimed instrumental percussive acoustic guitarist and songwriter.
This bi-monthly gathering is organized by Grant Thomas, who is driven by a mission to support local businesses, bring live music to the village, and foster community unity for a good cause.
STARK & CO. Painting and Trim “Specializing in interior and exterior residential painting as well as the removal and installation of trim and moulding.”
The event also serves as an opportunity to make a contribution to those less fortunate. Donations of food, personal hygiene products, and clothing are welcomed, with all items destined for ARC-AID Street Mission. Grant is even facilitating curbside pick-ups for those who prefer that option. For inquiries or to schedule a pickup, please contact Grant at info@grantthomas.ca. It’s a chance to come together, enjoy exceptional music, and make a positive impact on Byron. Bernie’s is located at 1290 Byron Baseline Rd.
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How the Streets Got their Names by Kayte McCulloch Because the river ran through it, a community was built.
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Why do we come to Byron? We come back to our roots, to plant new roots to grow and nurture our children and families. To retreat back from the busy life. We go out to work each day and return to the sanctuary that we call home, to rest and replenish. This village formed for very much the same reasons. There was forest to clear, new land to work and opportunities and families to grow. Settlers came to claim a piece of land to call their own. They built their shelters and prepared the land to grow and feed themselves and their families. The water ran through this land, the same land the natives walked, along the rivers, and created trails through the forests. The land surveyors measured and marked and subdivided the land by drawing boundaries. They were the agents that competed to fill those land parcels with new settlers.The street names can be reminders of events or people and/or their daily labours, or simply attributes of the environment, like Snake Hill Road. We invite you to indulge, today and in our upcoming issues to go back and look at some of these beginnings and learn, like I have in my historical research, how the streets got their names. COMMISSIONERS RD
BASELINE ROAD I mentioned earlier about surveyors that came to the area and marked boundaries and subdivided the land into parcels in their quest to entice settlers to our community. One such line, known as a baseline, was drawn in 1810 by Simon Zelotes Watson. It ran from east to west across the township just below the Thames River, subdividing the southern part of our community .. Settlers built their homes adjacent to this line. Another street name is born: Baseline Road.
Our community, like others in Ontario, grew from very simple native foot paths. One such footpath was followed by John Graves Simcoe. The trail was widened and improved by a government-appointed road commission prior to the war of 1812 to bring supplies and troops. Thus Commissioners Road was established in early settlement days. Sections of the Road have been renamed but the Byron Commissioners Road has its long standing history.
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It’s Poppy Time Again The Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign runs from the last Friday in October through Remembrance Day. Conducted by over 400 local Legion Branches, coast to coast, the campaign is the single largest source of funds for the Branches to support Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP and their families. Each local Branch uses volunteers to organize and run their campaigns with all funds collected staying, in trust, at that Branch. The Branch Executives are accountable for the strict control of the funds and spending goes through a multi-level approval process. All funds collected during the Poppy campaign stay within our community. During the past year, the Byron-Springbank Legion Branch 533 has distributed $55,333 from our Poppy Fund to support Veterans and their families in our community. The Fund also supports Youth Education programmes in both elementary and secondary schools. Byron-Springbank Branch 533 volunteers will start delivering Poppy donations boxes to businesses, schools and organizations within our area on Friday, October 27th. If you happen to be missed and wish to have a Poppy Donation box for your business, please call 519-472-3300 and a donation box will be delivered. Reminder: The Byron Remembrance parade will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 4th. Starting and ending at the Byron-Springbank Branch 533 Legion, 1276 Commissioners Road West.
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open, timely, and re- sponsive communication, TVDSB has outlined who to reach out to when you have a concern. Learn more at https://tinyurl. com/resolvingconcerns.
Community Update from Thames Valley District School Board Trustees Fall is a special time in education, with some students coming to school for the first time and others excited to rejoin a school community after summer months away. By now, students, families, and staff are getting to know one another and are building relationships that will carry through the rest of the year. We hope that everyone is enjoying these first weeks of school as we settle into the fall season. Relationships are the foundation of our communities and com- munication is essential for relationships to flourish. To support
One way to support positive relationships between families, schools, and communities is to get involved with your local school. Consider contacting the school principal to find out how you might be able to serve the community. Your school’s School Council or Home and School Association are also great places for parents/guardians to provide leadership and make a difference in the school community. Membership for both is organized in the fall – this is the perfect time to join! Find your local school info at https://tinyurl.com/findlocalschool . We’d also like to thank you for your involvement this past month in the development of TVDSB’s new strategic plan. Thank you to all community who provided input to this plan. It will help us to establish the direction and goals of the organization over the next four years. We look forward to sharing the finalized plan with you in the coming months. As always, we encourage you to reach out with your questions or comments using our contact information below. You can find Thames Valley District School Board online at tvdsb.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/TVDSB Twitter @ TVDSB Instagram @thamesvalleydsb
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Michael Romeo Hair – Hair Salon Rooted in Community by Richard Young
Licensed Hair Stylist Michael Romeo has over twenty-five years of experience in the barbering/hair styling industry. He has three locations in operation, with a fourth planned for the Fall. “In 2013, I opened my first location, Southdale Barber- shop, a traditional barber- shop operating on a walk-in only basis. I had a knack for building relationships, creat- ing community, and deliver- ing an exceptional customer experience. As my following grew, so did the request for dedicated appointments,” says Michael. “Heeding the feedback, in 2018, I launched Michael Romeo Hair in Byron Village, a full-service hair sa- lon with a hybrid model offer- ing dedicated barbering ser- vices by appointment.” Michael Romeo Hair is a boutique salon in the heart of Byron Village offering a full range of services from haircuts, styling, and colouring, including highlights and balayage, as well as hair treatments. In addition, the salon provides professional-
complement your individuality. You will continue to evoke the best in hair care even after you leave with our extensive range of professional hair care products available at the salon.” “Having established our foundation in Byron and being rooted in community, we were ready to expand, and our eyes were set on Kilworth and Komoka. We are excited to be opening our second salon location. In addition, Kilworth Barbershop will be opening with a planned launch in late Fall 2023. We are thrilled to offer the first traditional barbershop to the Kilworth and Komoka community, coming full circle to where our story began.” The Michael Romeo Hair brand is synonymous with community, and expanding into Kilworth and Komoka is a natural transition and perfect fit. “We’re grateful to continue to serve the needs of the Byron community, and we look forward to expanding into Kilworth and Komoka as well. We’re dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences and continuing to do what we do best by fostering community and lasting relationships, and of course, making you look and feel your best,” says Michael. Online booking is available for both Byron and Kilworth locations on their website at www.MichaelRomeoHair.com. Readers can follow Michael Romeo Hair on Facebook and Instagram.
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Byron Cares Food Bank – No One Should Go Hungry The number of people in need continues to climb. The Byron Cares Food Bank appreciates the help from their friends in the community. Urgent needs at the moment are: Mr. Noodles Canned vegetables 1-litre fruit juices Canned chickpeas Canned meat and fish Canned tomato sauce (not pasta sauce) If you wish to donate non-perishable items, please do so during the Food Bank’s operating hours of Tuesday and Friday 1 pm – 3 pm at the Byron United Church at 420 Boler Rd. Please use the Boler Road entrance. save on heating and cooling costs with insulation solutions from the attic specialists! on heating and cooling costs with insulation solutions from the attic specialists! save on heating and cooling costs with insulation solutions from the attic specialists! sales@nzinsulation.ca sales@nzinsulation.ca sales@nzinsulation.ca 519-914-6380 www.nzinsulation.ca 519-914-6380 www.nzinsulation.ca 519-914-6380 www.nzinsulation.ca • Ask about rebates! • Attic Insulation • Thermal Imaging • Blower Door Testing • Ask about rebates! • Attic Insulation • Thermal Imaging • Blower Door Testing • Ask about rebates! • Attic Insulation • Thermal Imaging • Blower Door Testing • Ask about rebates! • Attic Insulation • Thermal Imaging • Blower Door Testing STARK & CO. Painting and Trim “Specializing in interior and exterior residential painting as well as the removal and installation of trim and moulding.”
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Have you had changes in memory? Are you feeling forgetful? HALLOWE’EN IN THE VILLAGE – OCTOBER 28, 2023 Have you had changes in memory? Are you feeling forgetful? ✓ Are you between 60 and 85 years old? ✓ Do you not have Alzheimer’s Disease?
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Curtis’s Cotton Candy Curtis is 10 years old and this was his first summer with a stand of any kind. Curtis and his mom helped to run a stand in a local farmer’s market to raise funds for the Optimist Club of Ilderton. Curtis took on the responsibility of selling any extra treats to make sure we didn’t waste ingredients and to help maximize proceeds. Curtis has lived in Byron his whole life.
Doo-Doo dispenser The green disposal unit that is situated in the Grandview Park is for your dog feces. It is meant to divert the feces from the landfill and will be used to produce energy. The precast concrete mass resists hydro static pressure, eliminating floating out of the ground. The contents remain cooler beneath the earth’s surface, out of the direct sunlight, reducing odor and will not leak into the surrounding soils. Thanks to Darren Swales FB Little Library There is a new Little Free Li- brary at the corner of Nashua Ave and Willard Crescent. The Little Free Library pro- gram builds community, in- spires readers, and expands book access for all. Take a Book. Share a Book.
Robinwood/Foxcroft Street Party On September 15th, residents of Robinwood/Foxcroft came together to celebrate their annual Street Party, filled with festivities such as face painting, games, BBQ and a lively parade. The event brought neighbors closer, fostering a sense of community and appreciation on this beautiful day. The community extends its heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed, including the local businesses that played a pivotal role in ensuring the event’s success.
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Byron Comes Through in Backpack Drive
The generosity of Byron residents came through once again for a group collecting backpacks and other needed items for kids going back to school. This London Backpack Drive started a decade ago as a grassroots effort. Founder Traci Cummings recognized that not every child had what they needed for the new school year. It was her goal to make sure every kid had the tools for a successful start as they went back to class. That meant a brand-new backpack filled with all the things a student would be expected to have. This year, Byron’s Christine Crunican joined the effort, bringing Byron, Ilderton and Lucan into the coverage areas. By the end of this year’s drive, they hoped to collect 400 backpacks filled with essentials including pencils, crayons, notebooks, and water bottles. and were thrilled to end up with 525 in total. Eighty-six of them came directly from the generosity of the Byron community, along with 38 lunch pails, 41 water bottles, and a dozen boxes full of school supplies. Says Christine, “the outpouring of support from Byron was truly remarkable.” Distribution of these backpacks favours high-need schools. “It’s fulfilling to know we made a difference where it mattered most”, says Christine. Recipients included Thames Valley schools and London District Catholic schools and French School Board CS Viamonde. The
TDVSB also shared their bounty of backpacks with Indigenous schools in the area. Traci, her longtime Backpack Drive partners, Charys Martin, and Susan Amaral, as well as new team members Christine, and Leslie Hack, are grateful to Byron and to everyone who donated to this year’s drive. They’re also thankful for the continuous support of Amanda Ashley of Laughing Goat Yoga Studio. Because of everyone’s effort, hundreds of kids were ready for the school year ahead.
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