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Although the business section of the tiny community centred around the mills and shops bordering the Thames River, certain concerns promoted the idea of having the sta- tion located far from the town, a most inconvenient spot for those wishing to use the services of the great "iron horse". Alas, the station was built at "The junction" but a short few years later the community was expressing its dissatisfaction with the station's extending its tracks from Stratford to London through the small village of St, Marys, the site of the new stone station was the subject of much con- troversy. V 1tillir'toy BOX Back ii, tiie late 1850's when the Grand Truck Railway Company w_as_ In the extreme north-east corner of the town of St. Marys, a unique stone structure which once served as the town's railway station stands lonely and decaying. St. Marys Junction Statidn THE CANDY JAR ati ' rtiitli= V” 51 “I worth 0 "visit Two ynique shops well [M I, .Tr, Tiii; In! “a: Fi, Tei', inf/1’4”; 'i)'/rJ//'t's'/rWi"i',','2h'Ri ',Wll _ W' Ber} gang! ink,dryring by. Colin Pen and ink drawing by Colin MC ui k _ Originals and prints may be purchasgj, r Perth country gallery, QUEEN STREET _ iv..-uuLlL‘U. Today the station, still owned by the Canadian National Railways, sits forlorn beside the tracks, badly damaged by vandals, Recently, the Heritage Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation indicated that the St. Marys Junction Station is unique, not only to Western Ontario'but to Canada and in fact to all of North America. and wagén to haul their good§to and from Stratford as it was .cltaperl%'e'; the cost of the' railway plus a horse and wagon from the station to town was considered. Eventually a more central station was constructed, Tn’lqu ‘1... -AAA! .., As time went by, further problems in constructing the road to the station were encountered. Many farmers and shopkeepers persisted in using horse location. Charges of corruption and financial gain were levelled at some of the town politicians and business figures of the day as it was felt that an unjust profit was made by a few en- trepreneurs-at the expense of the community as a whole. As time went by, further problems in Ctartqtriirtir,r, or,.., -A-~'A _. The short trip uijjhe hill to the f -- "atr.tiiiiiiii' POTTERY J C _ VINE i,,,' l ANTIQUES Pug. a 3:52 Sptt -"-----.,..- CHINA C'Allle _ _ . GLASS . Afr": _ " N st.' 32 ST. ANDREWS W, 1 BLOCK s, OF QU ST. MARYS . T ST. ANDREWS IS me an STREET EAS or me wumowsk 284-2353 W Sta. “22 , ertrt In St P """ llulll\l void en . -. a we??? fraying by Colin McQuirk, pert?" . rIBInals and prints may be purchase . quiet Aiii'iorrsity . Marys" t0 Westover Park This lovely park was previously owned by the Scarboro Mission of Toronto. It has a large, beautiful old home occupied by an extended fami- ly roup who live there year-round ant? share in ownership. Also on the grounds is the former' dormitory which was used by visiting priests. The dormitory has been co'nverted into a tourist home _with Tottel-.style rooms. Tourists looking for a place to stay overnight (or longer) in St. Mar 5 are in for a pleasant experience ill/they decide upon a room at Westover Park, located on Thomas St. only a half-mile from downtown. The grounds are shaded by a variety of enormoUs trees and in the spring and summer months there are colour- ful flowers almost everywhere one happensto look. _ _ Several years ago, a group of 28 per- sons, consisting of several families decided to lease the grounds from the Church and began living there as a coTrpur?ity., _ . _ Each family had their own private living uarters, but the main floor where the amply large and decorative living room, kitchen, dining room, and den are located ,was used by everrone living in the Park. The main mea of the day, supper, was a tom.. munity affair with a different family taking on the cookin responsibilities for the group each (fay. _ . _ It was a good arrangement for busy working people. The majority of the group elonged to the same Baptist Church. In addition to fami ies, several individuals had living quarters there, including a mental/retarded man who benefitted from having other adults living close by providing support and their" pleasant company. GREAT SNACKiAND GREAT HOURS . . . “You Ain't fasted Pizza, Till You’ve Tasted ours!" ----WE FEATURE---- TRY OUR TASTY FRIED CHICKEN . PIZZA . HAMBURGS . FRENCH FRIES . HOT DOGS . SUBS . PANZEROTTIS STACEY’S PIZZA Phone 284-1864 WE'RE OPEN MON. to THURS. 9 TO 12 FRIDAY ANDSATURDAY 9 TO 2 SUNDAY 12 TO 12 The original group of 28 persons has now been reduced to the three who presently own Westover Park. The 'residence' has been a tourist home for three years. _ V _ When the main tourist season ends in the fall, the 'residence' is rented out to various church, community, and professional groups who find the facilities ideal for weekend seminars and programs.- _ _ _ _ . j When spring returns with the an- nual Shakespearean Festival in nearby Stratford/Westover Park becomes a true home away from home for travellers to this area desiring relaxa- tion from the crowded highway. Ware»:- ' Page tt Pen and ink drawing by Colin McQuirk pvnh (’ounlry p,ollvrv Originals and punts may be puthdscd. Today, Allied Farm Equipment, an international companr, carries on the Maxwell tradition. AI ied are located in a, unique stone industrial plant on James Street South, just north Vof bomtar Packaging. For years, the name Maxwells Limited meant fine equipment to farmers across Canada. Founded in 1888, the Maxwell plant was one of themain industries in the town for many years. Allied Farm Equipment “SSLEH __ GOLF CLUB 284-3704 any ind Holidays $5.50, . CLUB HOUSE Licensed and open td all golfers, With kitchen facilities. _ ST. MARYS WMUHII and scenic 9 hole golf course located along Trout Creek. . GREEN FEES: Monday to FLriday $4.50, Sammie]: Sun-