1st Kinsmen Club of Hespeler

1st Kinsmen Club of Hespeler

1st Kinsmen Club of Hespeler by Lary Turner Almost from its earliest days, our community has been blessed with caring individuals that had one common vision; to improve the living experience in Hespeler. These individuals formed themselves into many various fraternal...
One Man’s Quest

One Man’s Quest

One Man’s Quest by Lary Turner Imagine for a moment that you have retired from a long work career, your children have moved away and started their own families and your lifelong partner has recently passed away. You’re feeling totally alone and completely lost;...
It Happened in Hespeler: Waterloo County’s First Speeding Ticket

Hespeler Characters – The Capon Caper

Hespeler Characters – The Capon Caper by Lary Turner When you mention the term “butcher shop”, older Hespeler residents will automatically think of the Krueger family. The family’s involvement in the meat business began in 1905 when A.J. Krueger opened a shop on...
It Happened in Hespeler: Waterloo County’s First Speeding Ticket

Forgotten Families and a Forgotten Love Story

Forgotten Families and a Forgotten Love Story by Lary Turner A recent large donation to the Hespeler Heritage Centre from the Estate of John Dunnett drew my attention to a near-forgotten family and a real Hespeler love story. The donation consisted of many varied...
The Housing Crisis

The Housing Crisis

The Housing Crisis by Lary Turner It seems each day the mainstream media features a story on the need for more housing. Indeed, due to the increasing population in our region there definitely is high demand for all types of accommodation. Solutions to this crisis have...