Municipality : Community : Bradford West Gwillimbury Lot : Concession : Description : That was the advice of Dr. Neil Watters, speaking to the Scotch Settlement Historical meeting last Saturday afternoon. He reminded those in attendance of the many contributions the Osler family made to the community of Bond Head, South Simcoe, Canada, and in the case of Sir William, to the world-wide field of medicine. In April 1837, the family came to the village of Bond Head, on the edge of the Canadian wilderness, surrounded by forest, where bears and wolves roamed. Dr. Watters noted that visitors from abroad still come Bond Head to visit the church. He urged Governments to meet the challenge: "Find some way to preserve Osler Church!" Dr. Watters, in his own way, is establishing a precedent in Town - taking the initial steps towards the designation of the log house on his property on the 12th Line, as a Heritage property. The log house, built in 1834, is a rare example of an original log house built by the first settlers in West Gwillimbury and is the first property to be designated since the Heritage Committee was formed by 18 months ago.
With Presbyterians from all over Canada opening their annual assembly today, the lad on the tricycle pedalled up on the sidewalk of Knox Church to inspect the banner on the front. He was greeted by Rev. R. A. Birnie, a native of Scotland, who has ministered at Duntroon, Ont., more than 20 years, and Rev. W. A. Hunter of Bradford for 38 years in the ministry. "My names Kenny," said the boy.
