Meet Deputy Mayor Brad Richards
week or two to get used to the idea, I went into what I call fight mode. Read all I could find out about Parkinson’s, searched out the Board for Parkinson’s of Southwestern Ontario. For the last five years I have been honoured to have been elected President of the Board. I have loved going around the region talking with people who have Parkinson’s and to caregivers to have a great attitude, think positive, and never give up and the importance of exercise. I have Three Life Lessons: Life Lesson # 1 Be the best you can be. Do not let anyone bully you are take advantage in any situation. Use the rule to treat everyone with respect and dignity. Be proud of who you are. Life Lesson #2 Get involved. Growing up I learned to get involved from school to family, work, and most important get involved in you community. Jump in with both feet. I found great pride when you take on a project and it has great results. Life Lesson # 3 Never give up. Try and make a difference and always give back. I have loved being involved in our community. I have so much pride in how our town has grown, things we have accomplished and the exciting times yet to come Lastly just wanted to say, I have a small card in my wallet that I have carried for years, I take it out, just to read, it helps keeping me going. The card says “what lies behind us and what lies ahead of us is unimportant as what lies within us.
I am Brad Richards and I so proud to be your Deputy Mayor for Strathroy Caradoc. I was first elected to Council for the Town of Strathroy in 1991. I was the last Reece for the Town is Strathroy and the first Deputy Mayor for the Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc. In 2013 I was elected to be the Warden of the County of Middlesex. For Antique Alley FURNITURE REFINISHING and RESTORATION
“We host this event every year in Mount Brydges as a way to spotlight the many great business - es we have in town,” says MBBA Coordinator, Amiee Bloemendal. “It’s also an opportunity for us to say thank you to the residents for their sup - port. We want everyone to come out and enjoy themselves and explore what Mount Brydges has to offer!”
more than 40 years I have been involved in Recreation in our Municipality, from baseball coach to President of Minor Baseball, to be building Chair for the Gemini Sportsplex. I am very proud of the ways over many years that Strathroy Caradoc Council have worked together to solve problem to move our community ahead. I think we have shown how municipal councils should act, its a team effort, and add a great staff, it’s a winning combination. I was born in London, grew up on a farm on the Denfield Sideroad, raised by a single mom. Living on a farm, especially a dairy farm teaches you a lot of good life lessons. I worked for Canadian Tire for over 40 years, first at the old location where Shoppers Drug Mart is now, then to the location where Staples is now. In 2003 i was honoured to be an owner of a Partsource in London, which is in the Canadian Tire Family. I retired from Canadian Tire at the end of 2015. I am married to my lovely wife Johanna, and have three Great grown daughters and five grandchildren who are so special in my life. On May 3,2009, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, which came as a shock but I knew something was off. Taking a Don't replace.... RESTORE! 226-926-3178
All are welcome, whether you are from Mount Brydges, the surrounding townships, or just passing through. Festivities begin at 10 am and run until 2 pm. All activities are fami - ly-friendly and free. Here’s a look at some of the highlights you can look forward to: Garage sales will be happening all over town. To submit your garage sale information, email Amiee at amieebloemendal@hotmail.com or message the MBBA on Facebook. In addition to being a general sponsor, the Municipality of Strath - roy-Caradoc is also hosting the Bouncy Castle at Cenotaph Park again this year. Be sure to stop by and say hello. While you’re in Cenotaph Park, enjoy face painting sponsored by Kevin Kingma and Movie Night in the park after dark, sponsored by Mainstreet Credit Union and Variform. We will, of course, have our regulars that day, vendors in the park, a DJ in the park, a used book sale at the library, food vendors, crafts and activities around town at businesses. You’ll find lots to do!
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