This is how we roll!

by Brandon Mayer of old, reliable engines filled Chesterville’s downtown as the cars rolled in, honking their old-fashioned horns at pedestrians stopping to take pictures. The owners skillfully backed the cars into library parking spaces, creating a row of history the likes of which Chesterville has likely not seen for decades.

Members of an antique car club – comprising Model A Ford owners from the local area and far beyond –made a scheduled stop at the Chesterville Heritage Centre on June 9. The nine Model A Fords rolled into Chesterville around 10:45 am on Friday, with some stopping for gas at the McEwen station and others exploring the surrounding area. Right on time at 11am, the cars made their way to the Chesterville Heritage Centre at 14 Victoria Street to meet members of the Chesterville and District Historical Society for a tour of the facility.

Each car was unique, but nevertheless unmistakably the same model of car from the same nostalgic era. The cars were made between 1928 and 1931. The sound

One car owner needed to park on a more level surface on the street in front of the Heritage Centre – the starter on his car had recently broken, so he needed to park somewhere suitable for a push start!

The dozen-and-a-half car owners, members of the Chesterville and District Historical Society, and a few members of the community all enjoyed a tour of the recently renovated Heritage Centre.

Astoundingly, only about submitted by the Winchester Skating Club

1/10 of the artifacts owned by the Historical Society are on display. Volunteer work is being done to digitize records of the artifacts, but many are still in boxes or located in the facility’s storage room, as volunteers can only do so much at a time. Support is being sought from the Township to help ensure that the important work of the Historical Society can continue.

There are lots of quiet days in small towns where not much of anything happens, but June 9 certainly wasn’t one of them. It will be remembered for years to come as the day when history met history.

It doesn’t matter what’s on your feet, as long as you can still skate!

Roller skating has returned to the Sam Ault (Winchester) Arena for the 2023 summer season. Presented by Winchester Dairyfest, this free event for all ages runs Friday nights from 7 to 10pm. Skate borrowing is available, if you don’t have your own, and the Winchester Skating Club runs a $1 canteen.

Tons of roller skaters took to the cement arena slab for opening night on Friday, June 9. The rink was packed with people showing off their skating prowess, ranging from first timers to old pros. DJ ADJ kept the party going with excellent music choices, while lights and a disco ball added to the fun.

WSC skaters and coaches were there too, getting some skating time in, happy for the workout, regardless of what style of skate they were wearing. Between rounds of the rink surface, some skated in to share a shift in the canteen, selling drinks and treats to snacking roller skaters.

Roller skating runs every Friday night until August 11 (except August 4).