Letter from the Editor
about people who can visualize and create so many beautiful things. We will be profiling four more artists in our November issue as well. This month, we included an article on the St. Thomas Executive Association (STEA) and their celebration of 25 years here in St. Thomas. I am a proud member of the STEA as I was for almost two years when I was with the St. Thomas Elgin Weekly News , so I was excited to get back into the group two years ago. There are a lot of networking groups around St. Thomas and the area, but to me, the STEA rises to the top. It is a group of local business owners who are dedicated not only to building their own businesses but also those in the group. Congratulations to the STEA on 25 amazing years! Home renovation can be an exciting and yet stressful time for homeowners. While updating your home is thrilling, the stress of a messy house can be a challenge. For the past three years, I have slowly been renovating my own home from top to bottom. One thing I can say for certain is that throughout the process, I have been very thankful for the talented local tradesmen and women with whom I have worked. This month, we present our Fall Home Renovation feature, which has lots of tips and tricks. Importantly, there are many local businesses here in St. Thomas and the surrounding area who can help make your home renovation dreams a reality. Geoff
Growing up, Thanksgiving was never my favourite holiday. Sure, it was a day off school, and those were always welcome, but it was just a random Monday where we ate turkey and sometimes saw my Grandparents. It was no Christmas or Halloween; those are truly kids’
holidays (Christmas is still the best). But I think as you grow older, you start to appreciate what Thanksgiving means, and you start to truly think about what you are thankful for. I, for one, am thankful to be a Canadian; I believe we live in one of the best countries in the world -- perfect, no, but pretty amazing. I am thankful for the health of my friends and family. I am also thankful to my community, whose support throughout the year has meant a great deal to me. Looking back at this year, what are you thankful for? In this month’s magazine, we are excited to profile several local artists. First, on the next page, we share the story of the Elgin Writers Guild who have collaborated to release their first book. Later in the issue, we highlight four local artists and share their stories and their work. I am not an art critic by any means; I like what I like, and I fully admit some of it goes over my head. That said, I love local artists; I think there is something extraordinary
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