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the st. thomas

elevated park

ost of our member businesses We announced the recent passing of
M- whether retail or supplier Harry Geerlinks in our last Reporter.
- contribute to many different This was a sad occasion as Harry was
community activities including "As businesses, we need to a well-respected retailer, family man
donations to hospitals, charities and remind ourselves that we should and community activist. It is pleasing
infrastructure projects to enhance the to see that his son Craig, the Geerlinks
communities they live in. support endeavours in the family and staff are continuing the
Geerlinks Home Hardware Building communities we live in, such as tradition of community involvement
Centre and Furniture Store in St. with their support of the St. Thomas
Thomas, Ontario (a valued LBMAO the St. Thomas Elevated Park." Elevated Park.
member) is supporting one such St. Thomas, a city of about 42,000
project and deserves special mention. people is located just south of London,
Ontario. The city evolved into a major
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