Huron-Perth Boomers Summer 2024

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SUMMER 2024 — Volume 9, Issue 2
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HISTORY
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Goderich’s early history
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
Sweet, sweet summer in Huron/Perth – it’s when the world starts to really
feel alive again, our communities are bustling with visitors, farmers are
working hard in the fields, and those of us lucky enough to call this place
home are taking advantage of every minute we have living in paradise.
I truly feel we are blessed to live in a region rich with beautiful beaches and
interesting community festivals, access to locally grown produce, well-kept
trails, and no shortage of wide open spaces where you can hear yourself
think.
Is it any wonder tourists drive hours upon hours just to experience a few
days in our paradise?
CONTENTS
R.R. Sallows • 4
Spotlight • 10
Point Clark Lighthouse • 13
Healthy feet • 20
The Big Apple • 24
Recipe • 30
This summer marks our ninth summer issue and it always amazes me the
knowledgeable and talented resources we have in our community. Thank
you to Colleen Maguire for educating us on one of our area’s first – and
likely most famous – photographers, Goderich’s R.R. Sallows. Elizabeth
Bundy-Cooper gives us a glimpse into the Stratford Festival’s early days in
an interview with Laura Pogson, whose family home has welcomed guests
since Day 1. If you are exploring the region this summer, be sure to read
the story of Point Clark Lighthouse, a National Historic Site in nearby Point
Clark. Thinking of exploring a little further abroad? Mandy Sinclair shares
her experience in the Big Apple. Finally, Brandon Wittig and Cai Wilson,
from BioPed Footcare & Orthotics, share their
expertise on preventing foot problems in those
with diabetes.
Thank you for reading our summer issue – I hope
you soak up all summer has to offer this season!
Amy Irwin, Publisher
Huron-Perth Boomers
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HISTORY
R.R. SALLOWS CAPTURED GODERICH’S EARLY HISTORY
BY COLLEEN MAGUIRE

y Colleen Maguire
HISTORY
“B
oy wanted” read
the sign in R.R.
Thompson’s photography
studio window on The
Square in Goderich. Reuben
Sallows stood on the sidewalk
and read it a second time.
He needed a job after his
stepmother ousted him from
the family farm.
Goderich’s future resident photographer, Reuben
Robert Sallows, was born on Nov. 11, 1856. His
father, James Hamilton Sallows, was 49 and his
mother, Sarah Tiffin, was just 27. This was James’s
second marriage – he was previously married to
Sarah Morris and together they had nine children.
Unfortunately, in 1849, Sarah passed away and
shortly thereafter James married Sarah Tiffin.
Reuben was the oldest in the new family of four. In
1862, tragedy struck again when Sarah Tiffin passed
away. Reuben was only five years old. In 1869, James
married again, this time to Sarah Styles.
Reuben continued to live and work on the farm as
he grew up. In 1876, Reuben turned 20 and his
stepmother, who had become resentful that the
children from the previous marriage were still on the
farm, told Reuben that he was to leave the family
farm and find a job. He packed up and walked from
his home in Colborne Township to the nearby Town
of Goderich to find work. As he walked The Square,
it was in front of Thompson’s photography studio
that the “Boy wanted” sign stopped him in his tracks.
Reuben went in and had his portrait done by the
photographer. While chatting, Reuben must’ve made
a good impression, because he was offered a job as
a travelling salesman. His salesmanship, eagerness
and energy soon lead his employer to offer the young
man a three-year apprenticeship that began on Oct.
15, 1879.
In 1881, at the end of his apprenticeship, Robert
Thompson, who had operated the photography
business in Goderich for seven years, sold it to
Reuben.
On Aug. 23, 1882, the 25-year-old Reuben married
Flora McKinnon at Knox Presbyterian Church in
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by Colleen Maguire
dark cloth over his head. People had to hold perfectly
still for eight to 30 seconds during the exposure. This
is why photographers used head clamps, and if you
look closely at an old photo, you may spot the base
behind a person’s feet. Smiling for that long was also
difficult!
By 1887 Sallows had made a name for himself in
the community and it was at that time he was asked
to run for mayor. He declined, but would serve as a
councillor starting in 1909.
The studio had been operating as Sallows Photo
Artist up to this point. Reuben wanted to use R.
Sallows but his half-brother Robert tended to use his
initial instead of his name, and consequently, they
often received each other’s mail, so Reuben decided
to use R.R. Sallows.
On Aug. 9, 1888, his second son Albert Brunswick
was born. Sadly, the child only lived to the age of
one-and-a-half – a tragedy for Reuben and Flora.
Photography a ‘novelty’
On Page 4 of the Aug. 17, 1888, edition of the
Signal, the reporter described his introduction to flash
photography. Here is the quote from the newspaper.
Goderich and bought a house at 50 Church St.,
which still stands today. Nine months later, on May
21, 1883, his first child Darius Doty (D. D.) Sallows
was born. If you examine Sallows photographs you
will notice that Darius was a frequent subject of his
father’s work. He himself became a photographer
first working for his father and later he moved to the
U.S.
Reuben was using a large, heavy camera that
weighed more than 10 lbs. It consisted of a lens
mounted on the front, a set of bellows and the glass
plate holder with a focusing glass at the rear. The
photographer could view and focus the inverted
image on the glass, but could only view it if he had a
“A novelty in photography has been introduced in
Goderich by R.R. Sallows, in the taking of negatives
at night by the flash system. Last Saturday evening
at 9 o’clock sharp, the Signal climbed the stairway,
leading to Sallows Gallery, corner of Montreal Street
and The Square, to see how the thing worked. When
he got there, he found he was to be one of the victims
on the occasion. But he didn’t object. The photo
artist made him hold up his chin, sit up straight,
watch a corner of the door, keep his eyes open, take
the corrugation off his brow, and fix his mouth just
as if he were meditating, saying, ‘$1.50 in advance.’
The whole performance was fully as natural as if it
were in daylight.
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y Colleen Maguire
HISTORY
“The able-bodied assistant came forward with a
glass jar in which was the illumination compound in
a state of repose. The photographer at once took a
sight at the victim, and said, ‘A little more to the left,
please,’ and the Signal for once in his life turned from
the right. ‘Are you ready?’ said the artist! ‘Yes,’ replied
the able-bodied assistant, and before the Signal had
time to demure, a vivid flash was seen, which could
throw sheet lightning and electric light into a dull,
uninteresting, sickly, tallow candle flare. It didn’t take
a second, but it took a good negative… Mr. Sallows
is to be congratulated on introducing the system to
our town.”
The 1890s was the golden age of magic lantern shows,
so Reuben decided to invest in such an apparatus
and began travelling around the county. Sometimes
they were views of Egypt or other exotic places, or
stories with morals. By all accounts Reuben had
quite a wonderful sense of humour when presenting
these shows. Knox Presbyterian Church, of which
Reuben Sallows was a member and Sabbath School
superintendent, still possesses glass, magic lantern
slides of Sunday school stories.
On Feb. 15, 1891, Reuben’s daughter Florence Irene
was born. Flo was very photogenic and didn’t seem
to mind posing for her father, as she did so countless
times throughout her life. She can be seen posing
in canoes, on snowshoes, with tennis rackets, and
always in beautiful clothes.
“How did I get started?” Reuben says in a 1916
interview. “Accident again! It was civil Civic Holiday
in Goderich in August 1897. I had planned to
spend the day in a neighbouring town, but another
appointment at home prevented me from doing so.
However, I was free in the afternoon, so accompanied
by my daughter, and one of her lady friends, I drove
to Point Farm summer resort, six miles north of
Goderich. There, with my two companions posing
on a rocky ledge on the Lake Huron shore, (I) made
the negative which marked the commencement of
my career as a landscape photographer.”
He sold the photograph to a Rochester, New York,
lithographic firm. Later it was sold to the Buffalo
Express, Toronto Globe, and the St. Louis and
Canadian Photographer magazine.
Also in 1897, Reuben was the photographer for
the Canadian Souvenir Publishing Company’s
book on Goderich. It is a 156-page publication
that contains over 100 of his photographs, as well
as intimate descriptions of public buildings, private
residences, and high-ranking citizens. On the cover,
are printed the words, “The healthiest and prettiest
town in Canada,” proving Goderich was known as
the prettiest town in Canada from as far back as
1897. Local historian Dorothy Wallace always said
that Queen Victoria was shown views of Goderich
and exclaimed, “Surely this must be the prettiest
town in Canada!”
The moniker stuck. And since Queen Victoria
reigned over the Commonwealth in 1897, the views
of Goderich she was shown perhaps belonged to
R.R. Sallows.
Sallows entrepreneurial spirit always took him to
wherever iconic events were happening. In September
1904, the Contractor Pigott began working on the
north bank of the Maitland River in preparation
for laying down track and the building the railway
bridge. The following September, two landslides
occurred within a week that sent seven dump cars
and a steam shovel weighing 60 tons down the bank
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and partly into the river. Sallows photographed it all.
In 1907, he photographed the first Canadian
Pacific Railway train leaving Goderich from what
is now the Beach Street Station Restaurant. He
also photographed the Doukhobors out west. He
made seven trips to Algonquin Park photographing
for the Grand Trunk Railway, J. R. Booth Lumber
Company, and the Government of Canada. He was
regularly publishing in Toronto Mail, Toronto Globe,
Farmer’s Advocate, Busy Man (later Maclean’s), Colliers,
Rod & Gun, and National Geographic to name a few.
On Oct. 11, 1908, his second daughter, Verna
Charlesworth Sallows, was born. She had a pet
raccoon and a pet crow and was another favourite
subject of her father’s photographs. There is an
iconic photograph (seen on Page 4) of Verna sitting
at a child’s table with Peter the crow sitting opposite
her, taken in 1913. Reuben wrote a story about Peter
the crow and from it we can learn that Peter was
caught about four years earlier and learned to talk.
As the story goes, Peter spoke so distinctively and
unexpectedly from some tree or corner that those
who did not know him or see him would look around
to see who was speaking. He flew around the children
when they played and perched on the windowsills
of the schools, distracting the children. Two of
Peter’s mischievous tricks, which often brought forth
scoldings, were to pick off blossoms from the plants
or pull up bulbs, and pick clothes pins off the lines
and let washing fall on the ground. He tended to
spend his winters in the warm attic of the Sallows’
home, and when he died all the school children, as
well as many other friends about Goderich, were
extremely sorry.
In 1916, he bought his first and only car, a Model T
“brass front” Ford. Harry J. Boyle describes seeing
Reuben’s car when he was a schoolboy.
“Accordingly, his rather ancient vintage truck with
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y Colleen Maguire
HISTORY
the brass radiator, all polished and shining, and the
black box on the back was a familiar site to Huron
County residents,” Boyle said.
Unfortunately, in 1916, Flora died. On Sept. 15,
1917, Reuben married Clara Alberta Bamford when
he was 60 years old, and she was 25. She had worked
with him at the studio as a receptionist, colorist,
retoucher, and in the darkroom. Reuben and Clara
honeymooned in Algonquin Park just two months
after the mysterious death of Canadian artist Tom
Thompson, on Canoe Lake.
On March 29, 1929, his youngest daughter, Nancy
Jean Sallows, was born. In 2016, I had the pleasure
of interviewing Nancy.
She reminisced, “My father was a very happy man.
He and my mother never quarrelled. He, of course,
took lots of photographs of me and the family. My
mother was interested in everything. She played the
piano, painted for pleasure and enjoyed needlework
and smocking. She worked in the studio with my
father, doing everything including darkroom printing,
and hand tinting, everything really.
internal injuries and died the next day, 14 hours after
the accident.
The July 28, 1937, edition of the Signal gives thorough
details of his professional, civic, and private life. The
funeral service was conducted at the Sallows home
on Church Street by Rev. D.J. Lane and a list of
the pallbearers reads like a who’s-who of Goderich,
including P.J. McEwan, son of the famous salt man,
Peter McEwan, who had discovered salt in Goderich
in 1866.
Reuben Sallows is buried with his wife Flora and
sons Darius and Albert in the Maitland Cemetery.
A Goderich Signal Star editorial written at the time
reads, “His landscape studies were photographic
masterpieces… Here is a man who leaves an indelible
imprint on the lives of the community in which he
lived and laboured and achieved worthwhile things.”
Colleen Maguire is the Chairperson, researcher, author and
presenter for the R.R. Sallows Gallery, in Goderich. You can
follow the gallery on Facebook.
“The year my father died, I had pneumonia and my
half-sister Flo looked after me. She was wonderful.
I was just eight years old when my father died, but
I can still remember riding around in the car with
him.”
In describing her father, Nancy said, “He had a very
good sense of humour, was very likable, and not
mean spirited at all.”
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SPOTLIGHT
Born into
stratford
Hospitality
BY ELIZABETH BUNDY-COOPER
If you could have the founder of the Stratford
Festival, its first artistic director, and its first musical
director sitting around your dining room table, what
would you ask them?
For Laura Pogson, this isn’t a rhetorical question – it
was a reality. It actually happened. Perhaps not at the
exact same time, admittedly, but pretty darn close.
When the Smith family began welcoming
theatre guests into their home in 1953, as a small
Shakespearean Festival raised its tent and started an
arts boom in the railroad town of Stratford, Laura
was only 10 years old. Today, in the house she was
born in, she continues to host guests to the city.
As we sat in the grand dining room of her heritage
home on William Street on a rainy spring afternoon,
we were surrounded by photographs, awards,
newspaper clippings, costumes and artifacts, all
collected from her past and from the Stratford
Festival’s beginnings. I felt very much like I was sitting
in the very spot where authors would scribe poetry,
actors would practice their lines, and musicians
scratch out lyrics and melodies. It turns out, I was!
Laura remembers fondly of when she was a child
and peeking into the living room watching Louis
Applebaum dance around. She was entranced.
“He was composing music to A Midsummer Night’s
Dream. Can you imagine that?” Laura grinned.
Applebaum was composer and music director for
70 productions over 46 years. His iconic Fanfare has
been played prior to every performance at Stratford’s
main stage since it started, to remind people it is time
to take their seats. Here is a little-known fact – the
music, played by trumpets, was written to sound like
a train whistle that came through Stratford daily,
announcing its arrival. Listen closely next time and
the first notes mimic the tone of a VIA whistle!
Let me hit rewind a bit further to the early-1950s
and share with you how her parents’ house became
the first tourist home when the Festival celebrated its
inaugural season. When Tom Patterson, the founder
of the festival, was in Grade 11, his English teacher,
Rose McQueen, gave her class an assignment to
come up with a project that would economically
benefit the city. Without even seeing a Shakespeare
play, Patterson drew up a plan to have an open-air
Shakespeare theatre. Patterson lived around the
corner from Laura’s parents, Edward and Haidee,
and he told them his idea. Since most of Stratford’s
schools and many of its streets are named after
Shakespeare characters, he thought a summer
festival of the Bard’s plays would bring in tourists
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y Elizabeth Bundy-Cooper
SPOTLIGHT
and help the ailing economy. Laura said many
people dismissed it despite the CNR railroad repair
shops recently announcing it was shutting down. In
January 1952, while writing for Maclean’s, Patterson
received a small loan from city council – $125 – to
go to New York City to talk to Sir Lawrence Olivier
to help bring his idea of a Shakespearean theatre
to fruition. Unfortunately, he failed to connect with
Olivier. Canadian theatre pioneer Dora Mavor
Moore subsequently put him in touch with legendary
British director Tyrone Guthrie. Intrigued, Guthrie
flew from England to Stratford to see if Patterson’s
idea might be viable. He ended up becoming its
first Artistic Director. Guthrie then persuaded Alec
Guinness and Irene Worth to take the lead roles in
Richard III. They both agreed.
“Guthrie didn’t want an open-air theatre however,
he wanted it under a tent,” Laura said. “But he
wanted it surrounded with beautiful gardens so
people wouldn’t think it was circus!”
When Patterson’s idea of a Shakespeare summer
festival became a reality, the tickets to the performances
sold out. He didn’t know where all the tourists would
stay. There were only two small hotels in the city at the
time, The Queens and The Windsor.
“Tom approached my parents in a panic, asking if
they would allow tourists and artists into our home,
just for the festival. My mother, reluctant at first, as
she had four children at home at the time, responded
by offering rooms,” Laura said. “Then she phoned
all her bridge friends and asked them to do the same.
I was quickly put to work to help out. I guess that’s
how the hospitality industry in Stratford began!”
The Festival soon changed lives, outlooks and
opened new doors. Laura recalled Guthrie standing
in the front hallway of their home and telling her
mother never to refer to people who come here as
tourists, but rather as theatre guests. “And I have
never forgotten that,” she said.
Not long after the Smiths started taking in guests,
they began offering breakfasts too. Haidee would
see people struggling to find a place to eat breakfast
because the city didn’t have a lot of restaurants at the
time and going out for breakfast wasn’t common in
the 1950s. She said her mom soon began by putting
on a pot of coffee and serving cereal topped with
raspberries from their garden.
Laura’s eyes danced as she reminisced about that
first opening night, on July 13, 1953.
“My brothers were ushers and it was sold out of course,
so they lifted the tent flap and let me in. I sat on the
steps of Aisle 6 and watched Alec Guinness come out
on stage as Richard the Third. At 10 years of age, I
did not understand the play, but I did remember the
uproar of the audience at the end. I knew something
very special had happened in Stratford.”
The next year, the season was expanded to eight
weeks and the number of plays presented grew to
three. Early on, the refreshments available to theatre
patrons were juice and ice cream. Laura worked
on the juice cart and had to stay up late for the
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intermission crowds. She admitted it was worth the
$2 she made each week.
She also recalled when she served lunches at Knox
Church and William Shatner would come in and get
a lunch for $3. Shatner spent three years in the acting
company beginning in 1954 and understudied for
Christopher Plummer. Laura also said Glenn Gould
stayed at her home, but at the time she did not know
how brilliant a musician he was.
Laura took over the bed and breakfast from her
parents in 1988 and has never looked back. She
raised her three children in the home and became
immersed in life in the city. She started giving tours
to theatre patrons in 1985 because she was asked and
couldn’t say no. After doing that for a few years, the
organization “Friends of the Festival” was born and
is still a busy volunteer group today. She was president
for four years. Laura was also was a coach with the
Stratford Skating Club, and she led a divorce care
group at her church. She is currently a member of
the Probus Club and the Festival City Rotary Club,
as well as the Stratford Sister Cities committee.
One can see the iconic pointed roofline of the
Festival Theatre from her dining room window. Oh,
the conversations that were – and are still being – had
at this table over art and music, plots and themes,
among people from all over the globe.
“It is a true privilege to live in my family home, to
open it to guests and to be a part of the Stratford
scene. What I really cherish about the business is
that I learn so much about the world right on my
doorstep.”
Elizabeth Bundy-Cooper is a freelance writer and a fundraiser
for the United Way Perth Huron in Stratford.
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HISTORY
Point Clark’s
Lighthouse
BRUCE COUNTY’S PROUD BEACON
BY AMY IRWIN

HISTORY
If you are familiar with Bruce County, especially
along the beautiful Lake Huron shoreline, it’s
likely you’re familiar with one of its most iconic
structures, the Point Clark Lighthouse.
Nestled at the tip of Point Clark in Huron-Kinloss,
Bruce County’s most southwestern point, the
lighthouse has stood the test of time for 165 years.
Rising 87 feet into the sky, this National Historic
Site has been home to many brave Lightkeepers and
their families, and remains a beacon of pride for
local residents and cottagers, while acting as a major
tourist attraction for those visiting Bruce County.
Yet the allure of Point Clark stretches far beyond
the confines of its iconic beacon. Delve deeper, and
you’ll uncover a rich tapestry of history that dates
back much further than when construction of the
lighthouse began in 1856 – much, much further back.
At the end of the last Ice Age, about 9,000 years ago,
melting glaciers formed a small body of water since
named Lake Stanley. When it first emerged, the lake
was divided by a high ridge of land. Over centuries,
the water levels rose and formed Lakes Huron and
Michigan, submerging the ridge.
However, an amazing discovery was made in Lake
Huron in the early-2000s that provided a greater
understanding of what life was like before European
settlement. A team of underwater archaeologists
from the University of Michigan embarked on
a groundbreaking expedition beneath the serene
surface of Lake Huron. Led by Dr. John O’Shea,
their journey unearthed a remarkable discovery – an
ancient drive lane and remnants of preserved trees,
nestled 37 metres below the lake’s surface.
This submerged corridor, known as the Alpena to
Amberley Ridge, stretched from Alpena, Mich., to
Amberley/Point Clark, offered a glimpse into the
lives of Indigenous caribou hunters who roamed
the land over 9,000 years ago. These parallel lines
of boulders, called the Drop 45 lane, is the most
complex hunting structure identified to date in the
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Great Lake region (University of Michigan, Great Lakes
Archeology). The boulders placed there by Indigenous
hunters strategically steered migrating caribou into a
natural dead end where they could be easily hunted.
Over 60 boulder formations have been found at
the bottom of the lake and are similar to the drive
lanes found in the Arctic. This discovery, combined
with evidence of ancient hunting tools amongst
the boulders at the bottom of the lake, show the
importance of the Point Clark area, long before the
lighthouse ever shone her first light.
An Imperial Tower
For centuries, Indigenous peoples traded fish, corn,
tobacco, and wares with neighbouring tribes and
communities. Later, they traded with Europeans and
became key players in the fur trade. When Europeans
began settling southern Bruce County in the 1850s,
Captain Henry Gamble established a saw and grist
mill near the mouth of the Pine River, which meets
Lake Huron in Point Clark. During this time, the
region was referred to as “The Point,” however, it
later earned the name “Pine Point” due to a lantern
hung from a pine tree to caution sailors about the
nearby shoal before the existence of a lighthouse.
Recognizing the peril posed by the offshore shoals
to maritime traffic, increasing U.S. trade, and the
impending opening of the Soo Locks to link Lake
Superior to Huron, authorities recognized the
necessity for a lighthouse in 1855.
John Brown, of Thorold, was contracted to construct
11 lighthouses along Lake Huron and Georgian Bay,
but the challenges of building in remote regions proved
daunting and costly. Once construction began, there
were many disasters that set the project back. Vessels
carrying supplies to the remote building locations
sunk, and the project proved to be more costly than
anticipated. Ultimately, only six lighthouses – Point
Clark, Chantry Island (Southampton), Cove Island,
Nottawasaga Island, Griffith Island and Christian
Island – were completed, earning them the moniker
of the Imperial Towers.
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Photos courtesy of Wellington Drone,
@explore.ontario, Bruce County Museum
& Cultural Centre & the Township of
Huron-Kinloss

Construction of the Point Clark Lighthouse
commenced in 1856, with its inaugural lighting on
April 1, 1859. Crafted from limestone quarried in
Inverhuron to the north, the tower features inner
and outer walls filled with rubble. The top section
consists of a single granite wall designed to support
the weight of the ironworks, including a distinctive
red cast-iron polygonal lantern room crafted by
skilled artisans from France.
Its completion in 1859 marked a significant milestone,
with its light visible up to 15 miles away. The original
structure rested on a foundation of sturdy timber
concealed beneath the sand.
As lighthouse construction commenced at Pine Point,
a small community emerged around it, complete with
many shops and a hotel. There were high hopes that
the Point Clark community would be a bustling and
thriving town. However, Point Clark was still remote
and hard to get to, dashing the hopes of the vision of a
port town. The absence of a proper harbour and the
construction of a more convenient trade route (along
today’s Hwy. 21) between Kincardine and Goderich,
led to disillusionment, prompting numerous families
to relocate to more promising locales. Combined
with a devastating flood in 1868, the settlement
plunged into hardship, and even Captain Gamble,
one of the original settlers, returned to his homeland
in Ireland.
Despite the hard times, lighthouse construction
continued. The keeper’s residence was finalized
in 1857, and consisted of a kitchen, parlour and
bedroom, with a loft with two small rooms up a
set of steep stairs. A separate structure housed the
lighthouse’s oil supply, still detectable by its distinct
oily scent today. Although a barn once housed
animals on the property, it has since been relocated
nearby and transformed into a cottage.
To keep the light running, warning mariners of the
shallow shoal, lightkeepers were employed by the
federal government. Married men were preferred
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HISTORY
candidates for this government-appointed position,
which was coveted despite its difficulty. The role
included accommodation in the lightkeeper’s cottage
as well as a small government pension. However,
the life of a keeper was hard, with cold and isolated
winters before the development of what is now a
thriving cottage community. Roads and electricity
weren’t even common in Point Clark until the 1940s.
These conditions, combined with the hard work of,
twice a day, having to climb to the top of the lighthouse
with fuel and wind the light with a pulley system,
proved to be a challenging job. The keeper had to
always be available to relight the lantern should it go
out, and record and report the weather conditions to
the Coast Guard and government. Having a family
was encouraged for the lightkeepers to keep their
spirits up, and it was implied that family members
would provide extra unpaid labour to keep the light
shining on the sometimes-turbulent Lake Huron.
The first of 12 Lightkeepers in Point Clark was John
Young, who had the position from 1859-82. The
final caretaker was Eldon Lowry, who didn’t live in
the Keeper’s cottage, but nearby and kept an eye on
the then-automated light from 1964-67.
Unlike many Great Lakes lighthouses, the Point
Clark light continues to operate, emitting a white
flash every 10 seconds to guide passing ships.
Recognized as a National Historic Site in 1966
and owned by Parks Canada and operated by
the Township of Huron-Kinloss, the Point Clark
Lighthouse underwent a comprehensive five-year
restoration from 2011, aimed at preserving its
significant Canadian heritage. This restoration
encompassed stabilizing the tower’s exterior stones,
repointing mortar joints, masonry repairs and
replacements, window refurbishments, and enhanced
interior ventilation. The enduring quality of the
lighthouse’s original construction has stood the test
of time, and is one of the few lighthouses that is still
open to the public. Open daily in July and August,
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paid tours to the top are available for those looking for
a challenging climb up 114 steps to a beautiful bird’seye
view of the dramatic Lake Huron coastline, as
well as admission to the newly renovated museum,
located in the adjacent lightkeeper’s cottage.
Plan a trip to Point Clark this summer to take a step
back in history.
Amy Irwin is the Publisher of Huron-Perth Boomers and a
resident of Huron-Kinloss. Tickets to tour the Point Clark
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Healthy
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PREVENTING FOOT PROBLEMS CAUSED BY DIABETES
BY BRANDON WITTIG AND CAI WILSON
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According to Diabetes Canada (2020), 11
million Canadians are living with diabetes
or prediabetes. That’s over one-third of Canada’s
population!
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to
use food properly. When a person has diabetes, their
blood sugar or glucose is elevated, which can lead to
organ damage and can negatively affect parts of the
body. Unfortunately, diabetes can affect almost every
part of your body.
Common diabetes complications include:
• Heart disease and stroke.
• Nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy).
• Foot problems.
• Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia).
• Kidney disease.
• Eye disease.
• Issues caused by high blood sugar levels can
affect blood vessels and nerves, in turn reducing
the ability to detect injury, such as stepping on
a sharp object. The immune system can also
become compromised, increasing the risk of
delayed wound healing and infection.
• Skin infections can be caused by bacteria, fungi
or viruses.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology
Association (www.aad.org), there are a few skin
conditions of the lower legs and feet that may appear
even before diabetes is diagnosed, when blood sugar
is not yet well controlled. Leg and foot infections are
common with diabetes and come in various forms.
These can include:
Skin
• Bacterial infection – Erythrasma is an infection
occurring in between the toes, which looks red
and irritated.
• Fungal infection – Tinea pedis can appear as
white, peeling skin in between the toes or on the
bottoms of the feet that may be itchy or cause
burning.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
• Viral infection – Verruca pedis or a plantar wart
is caused by the human papilloma virus and can
be singular or clustered.
• Shin spots, also known as diabetic
dermopathy, occurs on the shins as a brownish,
sunken or depressed line.
• Eruptive xanthomatosis commonly occurs at
the backs of knees but can occur anywhere and
presents as tender and itchy pimple-like bumps
that later become yellow.
• Anhidrosis or very dry and itchy skin is common
in people who have high blood sugar.
• Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum is a rare
condition caused by collagen degeneration in
the skin on the lower legs and appears as raised,
shiny, red-brown patches.
Toenails
• Nail infections are frequently caused by a fungus
of the nail. They are known as onychomycosis and
may cause the nail plate to thicken or become
discoloured.
Prevention of complications
Nail care can be tough, especially as you age and if
you have mobility limitations. As toenails get trickier to
cut, the risk of cutting the nails too short or potentially
cutting the skin grows drastically. Something as simple
as a callus or corn on the feet of people with diabetes
can create problems, leading to wounds, infection
and amputation. Skin and toenail care providers,
such as chiropodists and footcare nurses, identify
these risk factors and provide routine care to prevent
progression to a wound or infection. These clinicians
ensure toenails and skin are properly cared for and
assess for infections and other risk factors.
If you cannot trim your toenails safely on your own,
it is advisable to seek professional help. Advanced
footcare nurses and chiropodists are there for all of
your footcare needs.
Many foot risks in diabetes come from areas of
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by Brandon Wittig and Cai Wilson
pressure or friction. Canadian certified pedorthists
are biomechanical specialists who will watch you
walk and examine your footwear. They will ensure
that your feet are supported, and shoes fit well,
without any problem areas. They can even craft a
custom-made orthotic to take pressure off of hot
spots, preventing wound development or helping to
heal an existing wound.
They recommend footwear best suited to the foot
shape, width and function.
Some things to keep in mind when choosing the right
shoe for your feet:
• A properly-fitted shoe should have extra space in
both width and length. Aim for a fingernail’s
width of extra space at the end of the toe box
with no pressure on the foot from the sides.
• There should be no pressure on the top of your
foot or toes, caused by the shoe.
• Use a rocker sole. This upwards curvature in the
sole helps to get you off of your foot faster during
gait and reduces pressure on the toe joints, as
well as bottom of your forefoot.
Tips for maintaining foot health include:
• Inspect your feet daily for scratches, blisters,
redness, hot spots or any draining liquid. Look at
the bottom of your feet and in between the toes.
Use a mirror or have someone else look for you.
• Always wear something on your feet for
protection, such as indoor footwear.
• Wearing light-coloured socks will make it easier
to see blood or pus if an injury does occur.
• Ensure your shoes are empty before wearing
them (small toys, thumb tacks, or small stones can
find their way into your shoes, and if diabetes has
affected your nerves, you may not sense that they
are present)
• Buy shoes later in the day as swelling can
accumulate as the day progresses making feet
bigger.
• Avoid smoking as it can decrease circulation to
the legs and feet.

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• Wash feet daily using a mild soap, and dry well
afterwards, especially between the toes.
• Apply moisturizer if the skin is dry, avoid in
between the toes.
• Avoid wearing socks or stockings that are too
tight as this can restrict blood flow.
• If sock seams create an indentation in the skin,
they can be turned inside out, or you can opt for
a diabetic sock without seams.
• Do not file down, remove or shave calluses,
corns or warts yourself. These should be taken
care of by a registered chiropodist or advanced
foot care nurse.
• Do not use any chemicals or strong antiseptic
solutions on your feet. Iodine, salicylic acid,
corn/callus removers and hydrogen peroxide are
potentially dangerous, unless used by a medical
professional.
• Keep feet away from heat sources (heating pads,
hot water bottles, electric blankets, radiator,
fireplaces). You can burn your feet without
knowing it. Water temperature should be less
than 92 F. Estimate the temperature with your
elbow or bath thermometer (you can get one in
any store that sells infant products).
• In the more damp and cool months, avoid
getting your feet wet in the snow or rain. Too
much moisture can lead to a wound or infection.
Also, avoid letting toes get cold. You may already
have poor blood circulation in the tiny toe blood
vessels and this, combined with cold weather, can
result in blackened toes.
If you have diabetes, you should avoid salon pedicures
and opt for skin and toenail care with a footcare
nurse or chiropodist. Be sure to seek the advice of a
Canadian certified pedorthist if you have numbness
or pain in your feet. Finally, if you have tingling,
numbness, pain, cramping or cold legs or feet, you
should visit with your doctor or nurse practitioner, or
a footcare specialist right away. Foot complications
often creep up on us and, without quick action, can
become serious quickly.
The good news is that if you are seeking preventative
care before a problem arises, you may be able to
avoid complications altogether.
Brandon Wittig, C. Ped (C) is a Canadian Certified
Pedorthist. He has been managing the BioPed Kitchener and
Stratford clinics for the past 14 years and is focused on getting
people back to doing the activities they love, only pain-free.
He is a proud dad of two and spends time with his family
exploring the community.
Cai ‘K’ Wilson, C. Ped (C) is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist
managing the BioPed Waterloo and Listowel clinics. Her
primary focus is helping patients find relief from their foot,
ankle and knee pain by crafting personalized treatment plans
tailored to their needs, which may include custom orthotics,
compression socks, orthopedic footwear, and lower limb bracing.
She also finds joy in riding horses and discovering new local
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TRAVEL
The Big Apple
REVISITING NEW YORK AFTER 20 YEARS
BY MANDY SINCLAIR
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It had been more than a New York minute since
I was last in the Big Apple, and as I prepared to
return 20 years after my first visit, I was certainly
excited to, “Be a part of it, New York, New York,” as
Frank Sinatra so famously sang.
But with so many must-visit sites, Broadway shows to
see, and restaurants in which to indulge, trip planning
felt overwhelming (one tip is to book attraction
tickets and restaurants in advance, particularly
during peak tourist season, but be sure to leave time
for meandering too).
I happened to be travelling in January, and, while
the weather wasn’t always the greatest for wandering
outside, it was perfect for heading indoors and
indulging in tasting menus ranging from $30-$60
and designed specifically for Restaurant Week at
leading restaurants across town.
I opted to spend my days exploring a few
neighbourhoods rather than taking in all the sights.
So, in between meals, afternoons were often spent
rambling – Mulberry Street in Nolita for the sweetest,
independent boutiques, admiring art exhibitions and
speaking with gallerists on a gallery hop through
Chelsea, and refueling with a good coffee (Sunday
to Sunday in the Lower East Side was a favourite),
while chatting with friendly locals also in search of
a hit of java.
A moment in Midtown
TRAVEL
From the flashing lights of Times Square to shiny
skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller
Centre, and the Empire State Building, to the iconic
New York Public Library where Carrie Bradshaw was
prepared to say I do, the neighbourhood, as heavily
laden with tourists as it is, deserves a moment... or
even two.
While New York may be famous for many things, its
skyline is certainly up there. Thankfully, the options
for seeing the city from above are plentiful, particularly
in Midtown. The animated elevator ride to the Top
of The Rock at the Rockefeller Centre zoomed by
as we were whisked up to the 70th floor in less than
a minute. From the top, the Empire State Building
hovers proudly above hundreds of other towers. To
the north, the expansive Central Park appears. Yet the
unique selling feature here is the Beam experience – an
opportunity to secure oneself onto a steel beam before
being hoisted 10 feet above for views and a photo
similar to the famed portrait featuring 11 ironworkers
sitting on a steel beam from 1932.
While at the Centre, I admired the neon signs for
Radio City Music Hall and NBC Studios, considered
skating on the famed rink, and grabbed a pizza at
Ace’s Pizza before wandering along Fifth Avenue for
some (window) shopping.
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But, as touristy as it may be,
the views from the Empire
State Building stole my heart. I
nervously stepped inside (I’m not
a great fan of heights) for an earpopping
elevator ride up 80 floors
in less than a minute, and a second
ride up an additional six floors
for open-air cityscape views, just
before the sun went down for the
day. I smiled ear-to-ear as I spotted
the Chrysler Building, snapped
photos of downtown, and watched
as the lights illumed as the sun said
goodnight. In the distance, Lady
Liberty watched over. I managed
to see all of this without getting too
close to the edge, even though it is
caged.
Back on the ground and inside the
Chrysler Building, I felt like I was
transported back to the 1930s as I
admired the marble, the intricately
painted ceilings and art-deco
motifs on the carefully guarded
elevator doors. While not officially
open for visitors, it often just takes
saying hello to one of the security
guards who permit admiring the
building’s architecture.
Next door, the hulking Grand
Central Station also recalls bygone
days with its expansive foyers,
brilliant chandeliers and elegant
oyster bar filled with all sorts
throughout the day. I opted to slow
travel to New York City, departing
from Toronto’s Union Station, but
arrived at nearby Penn Station. The
journey was a pleasant alternative to
flying during winter months, even if
the duration was much longer.
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TRAVEL
Broadway on a budget
Brunching and a theatrical performance happen to
be two of my favourite things. The Starlight Diner,
conveniently located steps away from Times Square,
combines the two. From the neon sign on the
restaurant’s exterior to the retro interior, the place
feels like a classic diner, with a menu featuring all
the staples – eggs benedict, stacks of pancakes, and
a generous serving of tater tots – washed down with
mugs of drip coffee. Get cozy in one of the retro-style
booths or settle onto a barstool for a front-row seat
of sorts. You’ll want to linger a little over your cup
of coffee as budding Broadway stars serve guests in
between climbing atop tables and in between booths
to belt out a familiar tune from the stages nearby. It’s
a perfect start to fuel a day bustling around the city.
Don’t wait until hunger hits to head here though, as
lineups are known to snake around the building.
With endless musicals and theatrical performances
taking to the Broadway stage, the choice can be
overwhelming (though a glance at ticket prices
may start an elimination process). Not being set
on one performance in particular (although that’s
not entirely true, I really wanted to see Appropriated,
seemingly the hottest ticket in town), I downloaded
the TodayTix app. Scrolling through the options, I
added some of the hottest shows to my watchlist and
signed up for lottery tickets.
The result? I managed to snag rush tickets to a
preview of Days of Wine and Roses at Studio 54. A
dream! It was my last night in New York City, and I
was seated between theatre aficionados who shared
their top tips (and raved about Appropriated, leading
me to wonder if I should extend my trip once again,
though I left the following day as planned).
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TRAVEL
Give me the Lower East Side
The iconic metal staircases, lively streets, and
hole-in-the-wall eateries make this one of my
favourite neighbourhoods. On this trip, my main
reason for visiting the Lower East Side was to stop
by the Tenement Museum. More storytelling than
a traditional history museum, our guide shared
insight into Eastern European, Puerto Rican,
Chinese, and Jewish immigrants when they arrived
in New York City.
This particular tenement building – at 97 Canal
St. – dates back to 1863, and its four, three-room
apartments on each of its five floors were inhabited
until 1935 when they were boarded up for 53
years. Today, the apartments, relatively untouched
just refurbished to meet safety standards, feel like
stepping into a time capsule where the stories shared
are humbling, and incredibly insightful. Reserve
early to ensure a ticket to the tour of choice.
Unsurprisingly, it’s in this neighbourhood where the
famed Katz Delicatessen for pastrami sandwiches
on rye, and Russ and Daughters Cafe for bagels
loaded with smoked salmon are located. But I found
a perfect slice (maybe two) at Williamsburg Pizza on
Essex Street.
Galleries and art in Chelsea
The city has no shortage of heavy-hitting art galleries
– The Met, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and
even the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim
(free on Saturday evenings) – and I opted to join the
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crowds at “free Fridays” at The Whitney in Chelsea.
Guides led tours of the permanent collection, and on
the main floor, DJs entertained an all-ages audience.
This provided me an opportunity to wander the
High Line, a former elevated rail line turned
popular walkway between residential high rises,
which feature public art installations throughout.
The iconic Lantern House block recalled Moroccan
lanterns, particularly as the sun set and residents
began switching on lights within the apartments.
Start in Hudson’s Yard at The Vessel – a glittering
tower where 154 interconnecting staircases and 80
landings provide stunning New York City views
– before winding through Chelsea, and perhaps
stopping to take in some of the art galleries along
the way, ending at the Whitney Museum.
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FOOD & DRINK
Grilled shrimp with
tomato pasta salad
INGREDIENTS
⅔ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp salt
½ tsp each dried oregano and basil
¼ tsp pepper
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Salad:
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup each sweet red and green peppers, chopped
½ cup cucumber, chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2½ cups small pasta (fusilli, gemelli, penne, etc.)
cooked and drained
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
⅔ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
Salt and pepper
Instructions
In jar with tight-fitting lid, shake together oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic,
salt, oregano, basil and pepper and divide in half. Spoon one half over
the shrimp in a medium bowl; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until
needed in 30 minutes to four hours. Set the other half of the vinaigrette
aside.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers or place in a grill basket. Grill over high
heat for three to five minutes or until pink. Remove from skewers. In a
large bowl, toss together reserved vinaigrette, red and green peppers,
cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, dill, cooked pasta, cheese and olives; taste
and adjust seasonings.
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