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First part of an interview with Bob and June Brown on May 15, 1992. They are interviewed by George Jackson. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

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First part of Gord Church's second interview on October 25, 1996. He and George Jackson discuss the Holland Marsh. See the Related Descriptions for summary.

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First part of an interview with Elsie Curry in 1991. June Chambers, Anne Coffey, Joe Saint, Irene Moriarty and an unknown woman interview her. Elsie discusses her childhood, family, marriage, career and memories. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

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First part of a second interview with Bill and Mae Fuller on November 25, 1991. They are interviewed by Joe Saint. The interview largely discusses their lives and memories. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

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First part of an interview with Orville Hughes on September 24, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. Orville discusses the history of the southern part of West Gwillimbury (Dunkerron) and property owners of the area with George. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

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First part of an interview with Harold Iceton on May 2, 1991. Harold outlines his family history, memories of the area and prominent citizens. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

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First part of an interview with Professor Arthur Lower on June 23, 1973. His sister is also interviewed. The interviewer is not introduced. Professor Lower shares his memories of Simcoe County and his life. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

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This is the Holland Street Theatre

Description : For the first three months that the Compton's Garden Market IGA was open, it was both the newest and the oldest IGA store in Canada. The IGA located at the corner of Melbourne Drive and Holland Street West in Bradford, is still the oldest store in the country, celebrating 56 years of customer service this summer. Not only that, but the IGA is still owned by the Compton family - the third generation of Comptons - and that is something that makes Dave and Karen Compton proud. The original store, opened in 1944, was located at 12 Holland Street West; from 1969 to 1983, the store was on John Street West; and from 1983 to just last year, it was located in the Holland Square Plaza. When David Compton had the opportunity to follow in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, and build a new facility, he jumped at the challenge, "It was almost a test: "Show us what you've learned." I think I put everything that I learned into the building of the store." For about 10 years, he had kept notes on what worked and what didn't - and the result is the "Market Garden", with its ample parking, high ceilings, wide aisles and generous entry-way, now being used as a model for other new IGA stores. The store will be marking its 56th anniversary with a 2 week celebration.

History Group is Established

An historical society for the Scotch Settlement was established last week at Fred C. Cook Senior Public School.

Mrs. Eleanor Reid, of Lefroy, a descendant of one of the Scotch settlers, was named the president of the group, and Dave Sheppard, was named secretary.

The group will gather historical data pertaining to the history of the settlers, from their tragic exile from Scotland to their settlement on the lands in this area.

The most important priority for the group now is to collect all of the information concerning the Scotch Settlement that they can.

Mr. Sheppard said it was crucial that the information was gathered soon, because much of it is in the minds of elderly people in the community, and if they fail to pass it on, it could be lost forever.

Mrs. Reid said she was "really quite pleased with the turnout last week and the interest and enthusiasm shown."

She said the Scotch Settlement was one of Ontario's most important historical sites, and the story of the hardships of the settlers is not only historically interesting, but also romantic.

Many descendants of the settlers still live in the area, and former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker also traces his family back to the Scotch settlers.

The historical society is appealing to anyone who has information, photos or other memorabilia, to contact Mrs. Reid at Box 148, Lefroy.

The next meeting of the society will be held in the Scotch Settlement church June 10.