"On the eve of his 92nd birthday, Tuesday, Bill Ruffett told the story of the booming ice industry of yesteryear. Bell Ewart - "I started on the ice when I was 12 yeards old. Father had rented the old hotel on the south side of the dock of 1897 for one dollar a month. After the old sawmill had burned down, the hotel went out of business. I remember well tearing out the bar. It was then I started to lead a horse on an ice plow for 50 cents a day for the Belle Ewart Ice Company. It was the only ice company there then and was across the road from my home where Sheppard's Marina is today. I remember the winter of 1906 was very mild and the big lake never froze over until nearly spring. The railroad was still here, you see, from the era of meeting the Lake Simcoe excursion boats. It was then ice companies from Jackson's Point came here, partly because of the railroad. Their only transportation there, for ice to Toronto, was by street car. I had anywhere from 60 to 80 men working for me at one time, all farmer's boys."
"A surprise party was held in Bond Head Community Hall on Saturday afternoon for Amy Young of Bond Head, formerly of Beeton, on the occasion of her eightieth birthday. Many of her family, neighbours, and friends from near and far, including members of two local bowling clubs, the Women's Institute of Bond Head, the Ladies Orange Lodge of Beeton and members of the local churches, gathered to spend a pleasant social interlude with her and partake of a buffet lunch. She served her guests a piece of delicious birthday cake with George McCague, our local Member of Parliament assisting her. An address was read by Margaret Westlake, a cousin. Shelley Bishop, a niece on behalf of the friends, presented her with an engraved wrist watch as a token of respect and appreciation, and a momentum of the party. George McCague presented her with an emblem pin on behalf of the Ontario government. Mrs. Young thanked her friends for coming and for her gift and expressed her appreciation to the convenors of the party. All departed with happy memories of a pleasant afternoon."
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.
February 18, 1993 Birth Franco & Donna Trotta are pleased to announce the birth of their first son, Isaac M. Trotta, born Thurs., February 18th, 1993. 7 lbs. 11 oz. Proud Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Trotta, Mr. & Mrs. H. Medeiros. Special thanks to Dr. Virro for his care.
September 25, 1993 Marriage Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ooutts wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Jane Ellen to James Sebastian son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Scicluna of Michigan, U.S.A. on Saturday, September 25, 1993 at Bond Head United Church.
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.
An newspaper article announcing the wedding of Mabel Maude Campbell Ellis, daughter of William Wilson Ellis and Jennie Sutherland Ellis to Walter Pringle in 1908. Libbie Campbell was bridesmaid.
An obituary of Karolyn Marie Watson, who died in Toronto on May 26th of 1951. Karolyn was the daughter of William John Watson and Ida Watson. Her funeral was held at the Interment Scotch Settlement Cemetery.
