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Audio and summary of Stan Brown presenting at a Scotch Settlement history meeting on October 21, 1995. It is based on Stan's family history. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

A military training camp in Newmarket during the Second World War where recruits gathered for the first stage of their training before heading overseas.

Audio of Stan Brown presenting at a Scotch Settlement history meeting on October 21, 1995. It is based on Stan's family history. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

October 20, 1994
Birth
Danna would like to introduce you to her new healthy baby sister Andrea Tanis Compton. Andrea was born at York County Hospital on October 20th at 8:50 a.m. with the wonderful help from our nurse Betty. Special thanks to Dr. Susan Kuzmyk for her loving care and support in helping us bring this beautiful little girl into our lives.

September 20, 1994
Birth
Franco & Donna are proud to announce the birth of Austin Jacob Trotta. 7 lbs. 15 ounces. Born Sept. 20th, 11:30 a.m. A brother for Isaac. Many thanks to Dr. Virro, Dr. Chang & Karen of Markham & Stouffville Hospital.

"Last Monday was Canadian Hospital Day. York County Hospital in Newmarket marked the day with a campaign to discourage smoking. As part of the campaign, pamphlets were handed out and posters were placed around the building. Left is Dr. Norman Mortimer, chief surgeon, and right is Don Glass, chairman of the hospital's public relations committee."

"Eighty years old and almost blind, Alfred Tout of Newmarket is launching a business that he hopes will bring him enough money to buy a house. Alfred has turned his life-long hobby, weaving bamboo furniture, into a full-time job so he can get out of the senior citizens' apartment he and his wife moved into a few years ago. "You can't do anything there (at the seniors' home). You can't hammer, own a dog or cat or anything. Some people might like to sit around and do nothing, but not me." Alfred used to have a workshop in his Bradford home before he moved to Newmarket. He misses the freedom of having his own house..."

"John Diefenbaker's scheduled October 15 tour of York Region may be temporarily postponed due to the sudden illness of Mrs. Diefenbaker, The Witness learned yesterday. Mr. Diefenbaker had been scheduled to address a dinner in Nobleton, and visit the Auld Kirk Cemetery in the Scotch Settlement. The visit will be re-scheduled for some future date if the former prime minister is unable to come to the area."

May 12, 1992
Birth
KASKO - Douglas and Glenda (Melbourne/Sage) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their "Little Man" Gavin Douglas, born Tuesday May 12, 1992 at 6:03 p.m., 6 lbs. 14 oz. A wonderful graduation gift for Dad. Many thanks to Drs. Jackson, Kennedy and Stevens, Elaine and staff in L & D and the nursery and maternity staff at York County Hospital. You're Terrific!! Thank you to Dr. Rajan for getting us on the right track! A Big Thank You to all our family and friends for their support, gifts and cards.

February 11, 1992
Birth
GODDARD
Phil and Elaine (nee Kennedy) lovingly announce the birth of their fourth child, Graham Thomas at 6:39 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11th, 1992, weighing in at 10 lbs! Another brother for Justin, Curtis and Devin. A 7th grandson for John and Mary Kennedy, of Allison, a 4th grandson for Don and Marlene Goddard, of Toronto. Special thanks one last time to Dr. Judy Kalyniuk and the maternity staff at York County Hospital, Newmarket.