Norman F. McAuley

Norman F. McAuley. Valerie S. McAuley, nee Miller. , In 1949 Norman McAuley opened Dryden's first law office. Choosing Dryden was a geographical compromise as Norman grew up on a farm outside of Orangeville, Ontario and Valerie had spent her childhood in Saskatchewan. Norman continued to practice law until his retirement in 1983. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1975. , Friday afternoon was a favourite time for Norman as this was the time each week when he and his friends gathered to solve the world's problems. Norman and his friends were the first to purchase snow machines when they were first introduced and they spent many an afternoon roaring across Wabigoon Lake. , In the summer Norman left the stresses of the law office behind by sailing his Blue Jay sailboat around Thunder Lake. , Valerie's job was one of raising their three children, Janice, Melissa and Michael. Always active, she served on the Dryden Board of Education for almost 25 years as a member and chairperson. Her love of reading soon led her into serving on the Dryden Library Board and Dryden Literacy Association. Once a week for many years, Valerie and Mrs. Ayers delivered meals for Meals on Wheels. Valerie was a committed volunteer. , Norman passed away on January 5, 1985 at the age of 69 and Valerie passed away February 25, 1999 at the age of 79.