The larger-than-life price of a pair of pies auctioned at the Harrow Fair was inspired by an equally larger-than-life character who was a relentless supporter of the community and the fair’s annual pie auction.
Lonie Kady, a resident of Harrow, enjoyed attending the yearly pie auction. When bidding on delectable treats, the late Hometown Family Pharmacy co-owner, who passed away in March, particularly appreciated the convivial conversation that ensued.
“Lonie was a huge, huge supporter of the community, [and] his way of giving back was always to participate in the pie auction every year.” said Candy Fielder, a co-owner of the pharmacy alongside Kady.
“It gets a little fun when you’re betting against your arch-rival…. You keep the bidding going and going and going.”
The people who knew Kady best decided to get as many community members as possible involved with the Harrow Fair pie auction.
And the pharmacy led the way, purchasing several pies, including one for $15,000 and another for $10,000, ultimately buying pies worth a total of $35,700, said Candy Fielder, who along with Aldo DiNardo, owns the Hometown Family Pharmacy.
The centre says that the pie auction was set up in the names of Brad and Joanne Stannard 26 years ago and is still run by their family. The Stannards’ son Todd, who died at age seven in 1975, had spina bifida and was a client of the McGivney centre.
This year, the fundraiser far exceeded the previous record of $50,000.
