Letter from the Editor
of one such local doctor who has come home to set roots within her community. It is a new year, and while the early part of the year always tends to be a little drab after the holidays, this year we have so many things going on within our community. In this issue we share information on a local gun show in Rodney (Mar 19th), a new play with its world premiere right here in Southwold (April 14-15), and all the amazing shows coming up at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Of course, we are excited to see St. Thomas is also welcoming back the St. Thomas Home Show in March (24-26). If you are stopping by the Home Show, make sure to stop by and say hello at our booth. To me, one of my favourite things about what I do, is the fact I get to meet so many interesting people and learn so much about my community. I for one had no idea there had been a plane crash in Southwold in the 40s, and so when I learned this happened and there was a play coming out based on this story I was excited to reach out to Len Cuthbert to learn not only about the play but also about how the community rallied behind the production. As always, I would like to thank you the readers for taking the time to thumb through REAL Living Magazine . And of course, I have to thank our advertisers, without whom I would not be able to bring you these local stories. I would encourage you to visit one of our local advertisers, and tell them that you saw them in REAL Living Magazine . If you have any story ideas that you would like to share, I would encourage you to reach out to me at geoff@
Our community is not perfect -- I would never say that it is. Depending on where you live, every area has issues, some larger or smaller than others. That being said, I for one, love living in Elgin County. I find we have a tremendous blessing of leadership at all levels of government and non- government alike. I recently attended a scholarship lunch held by a local committee made up of the County of
Elgin, the City of St. Thomas, Municipality of Southwold, Our Hospital and our St. Thomas Home Builders Association. This committee’s goal is to address the lack of doctors we have within our community. Again, every community seems to have a shortage of doctors, but not every community is reaching out to young medical students to show them how much they are appreciated! Five medical students with ties to Elgin County were all granted a $1000 scholarship for their education, and all five of these students told me how much they appreciated this committee and how they were looking forward to returning home to assist their community! To me, this shows foresight, a strategy and commitment to help solve one of our growing problems. This month, we share the story
villagerpublications.com and let me know. Until the May issue, I wish you all the best!
Geoff
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