John Wright, seen in this picture, lived at the foot of King Street next door to the Whale Inn. For many years he was the director of Boys Town, which was held in the building known as “the compound” and was located at the end of Veterans Lane. Many will remember his son, who was a hairdresser on Queen Street and was known as Mr. Barry. In the winter, when we kids would venture out on the lake ice, Mr. Wright was always there to chase us back to safety.