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Name: Tammie Atkins (Paquette)
Email: jamieandtammie@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Time: 02:14 PM
Comments
hi everyone! i have been on this site forever reading everything and
going out to reasearching my Roots! i attended kiosk Public school, and
still have my report from there, my uncle was one of the first people in
the town before it was named Kiosk, ontario if anyone sees the name and
may know me e-mail i would love to get in contact with people from kiosk
and anyone who could help me . my parents owned the store and gas bar
and i could on forever!
Name: George Spindler
Email: george.spindler@shaw.ca
Date: Monday, December 22, 2003
Time: 06:47 PM
Comments
My grandfather was Jack McGibbon who also played hockey for the
Montreal Wanderers in his younger years.
Name: fabrice Van bever
Email: fabrice.vanbever@planetinternet.be
Date: Tuesday, December 09, 2003
Time: 09:35 AM
Comments
Hello, i live in belgium.Recently, i view the movie "grey owl" with
pierce brosnan, i was very to upset by this movie.Would you like to
inform if the books was "grey owl" writting are translate to french ant
what publisher are editing. Sorry for my english but i have difficult to
writting in the language. thanks in advance for your understanding. best
regards in belgium
Name: VICTOR SIMPSON
Email: vgjsimpson@sympatico.ca
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2003
Time: 12:15 PM
Comments
Found your article on Calvin Township very interesting since I was
born and raised there. My grandfather came their in 1890's (Maxwell).
Name: Jerrold Smith
Email: jasmith@smnet.net
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Time: 07:06 PM
Comments
Mr. Mackay- I'd like to express my appreciation for your article
about my grandfather, Tom Anderson. Having only met him once or twice,I
never really got to know the old gentleman. Your piece has filled in
several gaps. Thank you. Jerrold Smith Son of Betty Anderson Grandson of
Tom Anderson
Name: Larry Smith
Email: l_d.smith@comcast.net
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Time: 05:39 PM
Comments
Just read your column on my grandfather, Thomas Anderson. Lewis Seale
recently sent me a copy of the war letters. Sadly, he died before i was
old enough to spend any time with him. I know him through these letters
and the stories told to me over the years by my mother, Betty Anderson.
According to our family historian, Joan Phillips.... In the printed form
that I have at hand there are two errors – first Tom wasn’t born in the
house that still stands at the corner of Kells and pioneer Road, but
rather in the previous home – a log dwelling, where all of Henry and
Essie’s children were born – secondly the reference to Tom being a
business partner of Major Tom Kelly is incorrect – the Tom Anderson who
was the partner of Major Kelly was this Tom’s Uncle Tom, and Lewis’s
Grandfather, known to me as “Uncle Tommy”! Lewis is informing Doug
Mackey of these corrections.
Name: tom bunn
Email: tbunn@look.ca
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Time: 10:04 AM
Comments
We enjoy your writings, keep up the good research of history. tom. a
big hello from Allan Bunn /Trillium school.
Name: Richard Boehme
Email: richard.boehme@sympatico.ca
Date: Monday, November 10, 2003
Time: 08:20 PM
Comments
As one of the farflung Anderson clan, it was great to read your
excellent article on Tom Anderson and his war time experiences. Thank
you.
Name: Ann Galbraith
Email: moon_baby4@hotmail .
Date: Friday, November 07, 2003
Time: 11:09 AM
Comments
Thank You-- for the write up on our vet they should be getting more
recognition then we give them-- I believe the childre of today don't
know what they done for us.
Name: Kim Shergold
Email: moon_baby2@hotmail.com
Date: Friday, November 07, 2003
Time: 01:26 AM
Comments
Thank You Mr. Mackey for a such a great write up on my Thank You Book
to our Veterans, also the many surprises you left for me. I look forward
to seeing you again and reading your next story.
Name: Raymonde Duguay
Email: naneagle@nbnet.nb.ca
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2003
Time: 11:15 AM
Comments
Until I became involved with Literacy of Fredericton NB, to help my
brother, I hadn't given much thought to what it would be like to not be
able to read. They have given me a whole new appreciation for literacy
challenged people.
Name: Ken Stange
Email: ken@stange.com
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Time: 11:06 AM
Comments
Nice thing you're doing. Look forward to the piece on Cliff.
Name: Arlea Harper
Email: Arlea@uniserve.com
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2003
Time: 12:36 AM
Comments
I looked at this site because a cousin, Mary Heasman lives there. I
found the information informative and interesting. My ancestors came
from Huntsville, Parry Sound and other Ontario locations, and we plan on
visiting them this fall
Name: Val Taylor
Email: valeriaot@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, May 07, 2003
Time: 02:53 PM
Comments
Dear Doug,I wonder if you can provide any details on the progress of
the new book,The Kiosk Story. In 1964, I was hired as a newly graduated
teacher by the P.S.S.#2 Pentland Board. I have very fond memories of the
town and the families that lived there.I probably learned more about
"teaching" in that environment than I did in any Professional
Development Program. Having grown up in the flat countryside of Essex
County, the impact of the town of Kiosk and Algonquin Park shaped a lot
of my interests for Natural Science and Outdoor Education as a teacher.
Some of people quoted in the book, The Fossmill Story, made a big
impression on me and helped me understand how hard work and
self-reliance are two of the best lessons to learn. I could have
listened to Ila Legace's mother ("Ma Mere")and her father forever.I
spent two years in Kiosk and really regretted leaving. The only things
that I found difficult were the Black Flies (Essex County has huge
mosquitos but they can't compare to my encounters with Black Flies!) and
the 500 miles away from my family. As a "green" teacher, my time in
Kiosk was most educational. Two years ago, I made the trip from my
Huntsville area cottage to have a look at what remained of the town. The
sheer emptiness of what I found was unreal. I can only imagine how the
people who built the town and lived there for so long feel when they
return. For me, it was as though part of my life had been a figment of
imagination - how do the former residents deal with it! I understand
that there are Kiosk Reunions, and although I lived there such a short
time, I would dearly love to attend the next one. Any information about
the book and a Reunion would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Val
Taylor
Name: Jalene Howse
Email: tormhowse@netzero.net
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2003
Time: 09:36 PM
Comments
Dear Doug:
Thank you for the article on Grey Owl...I just saw the movie starring
Pierce Brosnan this evening on home video and was moved by the
story...then I went online to find out more about Grey Owl's life and
what happened to Gertrude, and I appreciate your writings about this
part of the world.
Name: Brenda Young
Email: dyoung2@sympatico.ca
Date: Monday, April 21, 2003
Time: 04:38 PM
Comments
Doug, Your articles are great. Have you come across any information
about Andrew Young, a canoemaker. He lived in the Kipewa area. One of
the earlier canoe makers of his time and is my husband's great-uncle. He
also would have known Gey Owl and Bill Guppy. Molly Young married Bill's
brother Ted. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Brenda
Name: Diane Bourdon
Email: n/a
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2003
Time: 10:58 AM
Comments
Such a wonderful site! Three years of fascinating and memorable
articles which,in addition to the Commanda/Nipissing museums and
numerous other historical publications, will preserve the vibrant and
humble history of this area. Bravo!
Name: normfiles
Email: normronald@yahoo.ca
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2003
Time: 10:37 PM
Comments
Last year for the first time in years i didnt go to algonquin park..i
went to champlain >>wasnt impressed, although without a doubt the best
time i had up there was the drive and the the hike at the eau claire
gorge..i love algonquin,but the gorge trails imho are beter than most of
the hiway trails in the big A
Name: Marie Bogue
Email: whatkinson@golden.net
Date: Friday, April 11, 2003
Time: 02:31 PM
Comments
Astorville, Chisholm, Levesqueville, and Powassan are areas where my
Grandparent's, and family were living from approximately 1880 til 1930's
.... Would appreciate any further information ..... you, or your guests
can provide. Thank you for providing an interest in this area. Marie
Bogue
Name: Bob Richardson
Email: bobrichardson@shaw.ca
Date: Sunday, April 06, 2003
Time: 05:17 PM
Comments
Just finished speaking with Doug on the phone. I can see I will have
a lot of interesting articles for future reading....and a very
interesting list. Thanks Doug. Bob
Name: gordon green
Email: greengang7@hotmail.com
Date: Saturday, April 05, 2003
Time: 12:44 PM
Comments
I live in the N.E. USA. The # of people logging part-time seems to
have grow a lot lately. Stumbled on this site. Seems very
interesting.gordon
Name: Orlena Kuehni
Email: danmackenz@shaw.ca
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2003
Time: 11:06 PM
Comments
Thank you for this information, it is so helpful. I grew up in this
area and would appreciate ANY MORE HISTORY YOU MIGHT HAVE REGARDING the
native life, wars, etc. Cammanda Lake and area. Also Trout Creek and
area, South River. I am the grand daughter of Alfred Kuehni.
Name: James C. Lee
Email: jlc.lee@sympatico.ca
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2003
Time: 10:15 AM
Comments
I read your Jan 2001 articles on the JB Smith lumber company with
interest. J.B. Smith was my great-great grandfather. Thanks.
Name: Ann Elliott
Email: ann.elliott@sympatico.ca
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2003
Time: 01:47 PM
Comments
Just read your article on the John Fraser Fantastic!!
Since I am trying to find all info on the Fraser family for our
family tree this was very interesting and helpful
Name: ray prevost
Email: foxman1949@hotmail.com
Date: Monday, March 17, 2003
Time: 11:59 PM
Comments
to d.mackey: many thanks for most informative and interesting
articles that you have researched and written on. i belong to a "metal
detecting club" in sudbury.we are known as "N.O.R.T.H."........northern
ontario relic treasure hunters. many members are active in visiting and
researching old ghosttowns,lumber camp,or mining sites. as a public
service we often are called upon to search for,and retrieve lost
articles or keepsakes of the past.........such as lost jewelry ect.. i
plan on purchasing many of your books i have recorded from your files!
thanks again for your sites and articles of our great past of
historical importance. best regards,RAY
Name: Ann
Email: lepalace@nwconx.net
Date: Monday, March 17, 2003
Time: 12:30 AM
Comments
A very interesting site, just happened upon it since I was
researching Tembec, my husband will be working there as of March 29/03
Name: Ann Gignac
Email: lepalace@nwconx.net
Date: Monday, March 17, 2003
Time: 12:30 AM
Comments
A very interesting site, just happened upon it since I was
researching Tembec, my husband will be working there as of March 29/03
Name: Greg Burke
Email: burkg@sympatico.ca
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2003
Time: 11:37 PM
Comments
Name: Ron Troke
Email: cuve@eastlink.ca
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Time: 02:45 PM
Comments
Hello,
I was fascinated with the information I came across on your website,
re: Gordon William Anthony Troke --- my father. A couple of inaccuracies
I noticed which might help anyone who is doing an historical account of
WWII aces. I guess the first one is that he flew in WWII, not WWI.
Second, he was 36 years old at the time of the accident -- born June
1916 and the crash was in June 1952. The reason I remember this age, is
because all my life I wondered if I'd ever reach that same age of 36.
Thirdly, Our family moved to North Bay in April of 1952 from Wolfville,
N.S. and therefore the crash was not on January 24,1952. Fourthly, my
mother,Eleanore, my brother, Michael and myself did not travel to the
crash site 10 years after the incident. I have never travelled there,
not saying that I haven't ever considered it. I hope these facts help
you and your readers. Any other questions don't hesitate contacting me.
Thanks Ron
Note: We have made corrections to the column as it appears on our
site. Thanks for the corrections Ron
Name: Kim Shergold
Email: moon_baby2@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2003
Time: 01:44 AM
Comments
I just love your stories. I am doing a Thank You book for our
Veterans. I am asking the Public to send ME their Thank You letters to
our Veterans, stories, poems, photo and information of a Veteran you
know personally. When our book is filled it will be copied and sent to
groups of Veterans across Canada to read. Help us fill one more page in
our book and put a smile on a Veterans face. To snail mail me you will
have to contact me at the e-mail address above . Let's show our Veterans
how Proud we are of them. Any help is greatly appreciated. If you have
any questions about our book by all means ask away. Kim Shergold
Name: cindy cleveland
Email: c_cleveland@hotmail.com
Date: Friday, February 14, 2003
Time: 01:28 PM
Comments
Enjoyed your column on Fossmill. My husbands grandmother was Isabelle
Eleanor Madeline Foster born Jan 25 1893. Her parents were Francis
(Frank or Grant Foster and Barbara Booth. I'm sure they tie into this
story somehow. If anyone in the area has them in their gen files. Please
e mail me as the family doesn't seem to have much information on this
branch of the family. Barbara's mothers first name may have been
Attilies.
Name: owen covick
Email: owen.covick@flinders.edu.au
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2003
Time: 10:20 PM
Comments
I have just read with great interest, the piece on the Georgian bay
ship canal. I have been working on the life and work of Sir Robert
William Perks (1849-1934) who I believe was involved in that project.
Any further information on Perks`s activity in this(or other
Canadian)projects would be most welcome. Thanks again and best wishes.
Name: frederick ward
Email: fa15@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Time: 08:48 PM
Comments
are these logs, good for, woodworking
Name: Burton Cheaney
Email: zoe38@vianet.on.ca
Date: Sunday, February 02, 2003
Time: 12:57 PM
Comments
Very interesting. I was born in Hotham, Ont., 1931.
Name: Grant Mitchell
Email: grantm@ripnet.com
Date: Sunday, February 02, 2003
Time: 10:07 AM
Comments
I really enjoyed reading the material presented on Eddie. Today, I
work as a volunteer, at Kingston Pen doing the Pre Release Program for
inmates returning to society. Every person who leaves KP goes through my
hands in the form of an interview process, to assist them in getting
information they need to meet the challenge of returning to the outside.
I am especially interested in the bank robber. I try to classify, and
analyze the make ups of all persons convicted of this offence. Not all
bank robbers do it the same way. Eddie, did it for the money, he said.
Eddie sounded like he enjoyed the game as well. Many today say there's a
rush you get the moment you step inside the doors of the bank, "it's
showtime". I expect to do public speaking this year as a Citizens
Advisory member connected to Corrections Canada. My main subject will be
on the pre release program I alone do at Kingston Pen.
Regards,
Grant Mitchell
Name: Robert (Bob) Thompson
Email: robert.thompson@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2003
Time: 10:59 AM
Comments
Your articles are a great source of information and inspiration. I am
researching local (Ottawa Valley Railways), and many of your articles
(and books) contain gems of information not found elsewhere. One area of
interest that I cannot seem to find any information about is the
McCauley Central RR (logging short line) which JR Booth built and linked
to the Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound RR which ran through southern
Algonqun Park. Does anybody out there have any info on the McCauley
Central?
Name: Shannon Dalton
Email: irish_shandy@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Time: 11:49 AM
Comments
Hi, I am a student at Carleton University. At the present time I am
researching the events surrounding the immigration of the War Brides.
Later I will be compiling an essay which I hope will convey the same
emotion that I have been experiencing while reading some of the stories
from these brave women. Thanks for the inspiration!
Name: June LeBlanc(nee Picard)
Email: upperbeach@hotmail.com
Date: Monday, January 06, 2003
Time: 09:35 AM
Comments
Hi I was raised in Mattawa (Groulx family many may recognise the
name)and currently reside in Toronto,I have your site bookmarked to my
startup page and visit often.I have passed it along many times in order
to give friends I have met on the internet an idea of the history of my
home town. I welcome anyone who might recognise my name to email me am
always interested in hearing from people from "home".Happy New Year To
ALL and thank you Mr Mackey,for sharing your stories they have meant the
world to me. PS)TO MS Lefebvre...I find most of my Mattawa information
doing searches @ Google.com.I teach people to use the internet and have
found Google to be the most informative search engine to date.If you
need help feel free to email me I will assist in any way I can.
Name: Ron C. Schinners
Email: kenpo95@hotmail.com
Date: Friday, January 03, 2003
Time: 03:44 AM
Comments
nice website, and we should keep up the work to honour our vets.. and
my grandfather served in the algonquin regiment his name was ARTHUR
JAMES DAWSON. he was a great man and we miss him alot. he passed away a
few years ago. well happy new year to all1!!!!!
Name: Pete Quevillon
Email: peteq@sport.bc.ca
Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2003
Time: 06:21 PM
Comments
Mr. Mackey, I purchased a copy of Sons of the Pioneers for my dad as
a Christmas present. His brother Leo Quevillon was a paratrooper in the
Algonquin Regiment in WWII and was killed in France. There had always
been a great deal of mystery over the circumstances of his death. My dad
has kept his medals and photos framed on the wall and often talks about
his older brother. Imagine his surprise to read an anecdote about Leo's
death in the book, told by one of his fellow soldiers. My dad finally
has some sense of closure and I have ordered two more copies of the
book,for his sister and my brother. I was hoping you would be so kind as
to pass along my thanks to Mr. Macfie for writing such a vivid history
of the regiment and for providing my dad with the facts of his brother's
death.
Pete Quevillon
Name: Daniel P. Richer
Email: richercomheatinc@on.aibn.com
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Time: 11:29 AM
Comments
Lebreton Flats, Ottawa is the greatest story in the history of Ottawa. Everytime I drive by, I sence a great deal of life. J.R.Booth being one of many. Although too young to have meet him, I am sure I would have gotten along fine with him.
Name: Beth Megee
Email: betherry@aol.com
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2002
Time: 12:12 AM
Comments
Thank you for this information. I sent this on to a number of friends who may or may not have heard this story before, but who would certainly appreciate visiting this again.
Name: steve macdonald
Email: steve-macdonald@rogers.com
Date: Friday, December 06, 2002
Time: 01:21 AM
Comments
mr.mackey, your website is fantastic. i will be e-mailing you in person to relay other comment's.
Name: Greg Burke
Email: burkg@hotmail.com
Date: Sunday, December 01, 2002
Time: 05:33 PM
Comments
Name: Richard Dowson
Email: dowsrich1@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Time: 06:01 PM
Comments
My grandfather, Walter James Parker was a member of the 23rd Militia Reg. in Powassan. Love to know a little more.
But - I have lived in Alberta since 1959. While living in Ashmont Alberta I met a woman about my age - just as a friend. We were working together one day and she had odd mannerisms. I could not notice how the mannerisms were like those I had seen in the Parker family - my mother's family who, when I knew my Grandmother, lived down at Berriedale. I told the lady - "Hell, if I didn't know different I'd say you were from Powassan by the way you talk."
"I was born here!" She said, "But my father was born and raised in Powassan." His family name was Lyttle I beleive.
Glad to run across your page. I still have an Uncle - Don Parker in Sundridge and my Grandmother's brother, Amos North, is still going strong at 86 out at Dunnchurch.
You can't imagine how thrilled I was to run across your internet pages. Many thanks
Richard Dowson (Grandson of Walter James Parker and Clara 'North' Parker)
Edmonton, Albera
Name: Doug Mackey
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Time: 02:48 PM
Comments
Valerie
The Algonquin Regt. has green veterans berets, badges and crests for sale-no old style originals. Contact J.E.T.Smith Reg Sgt Mjr@jet.rsm@sympatico.ca or phone 705 474 6353. Good Luck. Let me know how it goes. Your dad is listed in the book Warpath-ask jet for a copy of the page.
Doug Mackey
Name: Valerie J Deveau
Email: vdeveau@hotmail.com
Date: Monday, November 11, 2002
Time: 01:22 PM
Comments
Dear Sir , I am writing on behalf of my father James Clarke Emslie,who served overseas with the Algonquin Regiment. On his return to canada his kitbag was among the missing, and all of his gear with it.I managed to find an original cap badge through the army museum here in Halifax,but have had no luck in finding a beret. He is now 81 years of age and no other beret will satisfy him . In all your travels, have you seen any that can be purchased? I would be forever indebted to you if you have any info that you would share. Thank you
Name: Joyce Stevens
Email: YankeeDD@twmi.rr.com
Date: Saturday, November 09, 2002
Time: 02:50 PM
Comments
My maternal uncle is PFC Ray Perry UE of St. Catharines, also a POW held under similar conditions. He wouldn't talk for many years and still retains
vestiges of pains from his POW days. It took his granddaughter asking him to come to school to tell her classmates that WWII and Hitler really did exist. even now he polishes his medals, shoes and dons his legion jacket to continue to tell Canadian children of his Algonquin experiences.
Name: Bobby-lynn Lefebvre
Email: bobby_lynn20@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Time: 10:18 AM
Comments
I was wondering where to fined pictures of the beaches, main street, old friends, parks, and
other great sites of Mattawa for my friends. I was looking everywhere on the web but I couldn't fined anything can you help me???
Name: vin ik
Email: vin ik@yahoo com
Date: Monday, October 07, 2002
Time: 06:00 AM
Comments:
i love that site keep off mugu
Name: Gordon R . Dufoe
Email: gobet@shaw.ca
Date: Sunday, October 06, 2002
Time: 06:03 PM
Comments:
AS a resident of Manitoba for the last three decades i found myself waxing
nostalgic after viewing your website. Mattawa will always be one of my favorite
places gordon
Name: JANIS SPENCER BUCK
Email: buckjanis@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2002
Time: 12:36 AM
Comments:
As a child in 1945-8 I and my family lived with my great grandmother, Isadora
Thurston Smith; her husband was Arthur J. Smith. We lived in what I thought was
a big house then on a corner. It had a big front porch, back buildings and
windmill. When my great grandmother died in about 1949/50 I was never taken back
to the house, although my mother was to have been given some of
"Gram's" things. I was 9-10 years old then. Ive always wanted to go
back and see the house I loved so much. but have been told it was moved to
Bickelton. Is that true?
My mother was Dorothy Allison. She as a child lived in the small house next
to Gram's home.
Name: J. Doran
Email: monarda2002@yahoo.ca
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2002
Time: 06:22 PM
Comments:
Enjoyed your site, Doug. Am researching the family surnames OSTROM and PAUL,
both migrated to the North Bay area from Quebec around 1890's. Keep up the great
work!
Name: William Rock
Email: oakman@quixnet.net
Date: Saturday, September 07, 2002
Time: 12:00 PM
Comments
I am quite interested in the Lake Nosbonsing area . My wife and my family used to visit the area many years ago for fishing holiday's. We now have a chance to purchase some property in the
area, is it possible to get a map of lake Nosbonsing and area.
Thanks Bill Rock
Name: Laverne Hummel
Email: hummel@efni.com
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2002
Time: 08:07 AM
Comments
Hello Doug;
Enjoy your page. Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Laverne.
Name: WHALEN, Patricia
Email: mpjfw@sympatico.ca
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2002
Time: 04:04 PM
Comments
My Irish father was from Powassan Ont. His name was James
Arnold Whelan. He had a sister named Wilhemina and another named Vi
who eventually married Tom Rowe of Kirkland Lake. I figure I must have
some distant relatives from Powassan or surrounding towns. Don't know what my grandfather's name was.My
father was born around 1906-1907. His sister Wilhemina married a William Mcgee in Powassan. Do you have any info. about the Whelan family?
My name is spelled differently as a result of church
registration errors. Thanks. Loved the pictures of Powassan.
Name: Tony Light
Email: haytersway@hotmail.com
Date: Sunday, August 18, 2002
Time: 04:12 PM
Comments
I'm at present working on an autobiographical manuscript left by my wife's grandfather John Tate after his death in 1941. Between 1905 and 1930 he lived in Canada, entering the priesthood at Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, and later becoming vicar of Thessalon. Previously he had had numerous short term jobs, including a period from the end of November 1905 when he helped to survey a proposed railway from Sturgeon Falls to the Georgian Bay, a distance of 60 miles. The surveyors were Demorest and Stull of Sudbury. We can find no evidence that this line was ever built. Do you perhaps have any information relating to it? Any help will be much appreciated.
Name: Vanessa MacDermid
Email: smileface32@hotmail.com
Date: Friday, August 09, 2002
Time: 03:35 PM
Comments
I am a proud Trout Creeken, who has lived in Trout Creek all my life. I am so proud of this town. I never thought I would see the day that Trout Creek (the name ) would
actually be posted on the internet! Thanks a lot Powassn you have made a big difference in our community!
Name: Dot Gulliver ( née Gurd)
Email: DGatSARUM@aol.com
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Time: 01:44 AM
Comments
I've only just discovered this site and would like to know more. Some of my ancestors emigrated to Canada and there I lost track of most of them, but there must have been a Gurd in your area. Can you please e-mail me direct to let me know of Gurd Township's history. Many thanks for your help. Dot Gulliver (née Gurd) Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Name: Rose Formhals
Email: rose&bruce@lcia.com
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2002
Time: 07:36 PM
Comments
I am a new scrapbooker. I wanted to do something to honor all my family that served in any of the military services. As I thought about it, I realized how many had served and died for our country. And than I decided that Policemen, firemen , red cross workers etc. had all served. So know I decided to use the oldest of each part of my family to help with gathering pictures and who served for me. And any information they could help me with. I sent a group of questions for each to answer. And than I would be able to write about each person in a wonderful way. I wrote each one a letter that was exactly the same it read-
I'm doing a scrapbook about all the members that were in any part of the service. I know that you were in and your brother Danny . I don't know if any one else was. Could you put some picture's together for me? And also answer some questions for me. That will help me to put a story with each of the pictures. And if you can tell me something about each of the photo's that you send to me. That would really be great. Here are some questions I would like you to write about, and if you can get your brother Danny to do the same, I would really appreciate it.
1- Service you were in, or are still in?
2- Why did you join that particular service?
3- The date you went in?
4- The date you got out?
5-Why did you get out of the service?
6- What was your job,while you were in the service?
7-Did you like the job that you were doing in the service?
8- Was the job you were doing , the first choice on your list?
9-What was the most exciting thing that happened to you , while you were in the service?
10- What was the saddest thing that happened to you , while in the service?
11- Did you do any active war type duty while in the service?
12-I would like for you to answer all my questions, the best you can, and as truthful as you can?
13- Please write anything else that may come to mind that would help to make the story of our family service people interesting to all of us?
14- If you can add anything that i have not asked you ,please just add it in. O.K.
To make this interesting I'm writing who comes back with there information first and so on down to last. My brother Tommy has answered all the questions , plus in each letter I receive from him , he remembers more
each time. So his information is what will get this started. So please hurry and send your info. And I'm Thanking you all right now. I think
I'll be quite busy later on.
Thanks again Rose Formhals
Name: Gaetan (Patch) Laferriere
Email: patch@surenet.net
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2002
Time: 07:00 PM
Comments
Hi Doug & Paul
Just a note to express my appreciation for the interesting articles you have written in the Community Voices and for the wonderful books you
have published. Apart from the important Heritage
value, there is great nostalgic value for many of us who lived through the depression, experienced the old 'logging days' and resided in some of the once thriving villages which are now ghost towns.
Some cherished memories have faded with time but your well researched and meticulously documented articles bring back fond memories of yesteryear that we can enjoy all over again.
Your article on plane crashes was particularly enjoyable for some former residents of Kiosk who
recently re-visited one of the sites. Our first visit was some 50 years ago, the day after the crash near Guillemette Lake.
The book you published on "The Fossmill Story" has brought much enjoyment to former residents and their families. Your timely research and collection of oral histories, photos and film
captured valuable information that would have been lost with the passing of some of the remaining original residents. It was fitting that your good
work was recognized by The Ontario Historical Society which presented you with an award for the
"Best Book On Ontario Regional History".
We now look forward to your next book -- The Kiosk Story...
Regards,
Patch
Name: stephen grant
Email: amadaman@sympatico.ca
Date: Sunday, July 14, 2002
Time: 10:42 PM
Comments
I enjoyed your articles and wonder if you have any info on the simpson family from Powasson, I am the grandson of Beatrice and Samuel Simpson.
We had an island on Mcquaby Lake .I understand there
is a Simpson hill do you know if it is connected to
our relatives.
I would appreciate any history on this.
Thank You !
Stephen Grant
Name: RICHARD CHARLES GOUDREAULT
Email: richardgoudreault@videotron.ca
Date: Sunday, July 14, 2002
Time: 08:37 AM
Comments
WONDERFULL SITE , BRINGS BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES. ALL OF THE TOWNS ARE STIRRING
MEMORIES. THE IRONIC PART OF THIS STORY IS THAT I HAVE FRIENDS IN MOST TOWNS BUT I LIVE NOW 10 KLMS FROM FASSETT QUEBEC IN
PAPINEAUVILLE. FATHER TAUGHT AT STURGEON FALLS HIGH SCHOOL FOR 36 YEARS,WHO DOES NOT REMEMBER 'CHARLIE GOUDREAULT '? KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Name: Richard Barnard
Email: barney@vianet.on.ca
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2002
Time: 04:59 PM
Comments
I enjoy working the Martin River Park during lumber jack days, being the blacksmith..SO come over and see what we will be doing this year..
Barney the Balcksmith
Name: gord morris
Email: gord@bellnet.ca
Date: Monday, July 08, 2002
Time: 02:18 PM
Comments
hi. doug i spoke to you at our farm a few days ago.we live on the alsace rd. you and your postman friend stopped
by. would you let me know when the photos you shot will be ready to view it was intersting talking to someone with an interst in our area and our history.....regards gordon morris........
Name: allan burton cheaney
Email: acheaney@shaw.ca
Date: Sunday, June 23, 2002
Time: 12:29 PM
Comments
I was always was interested in were I ( my family name came from , and was contacted by a man (Allen Whally ) who`s last name was( Watt )before he was adopted .My farther Burton Richard cheaney ,son of Richard Cheaney and Florence( Eckford ) Cheaney are from that area ( Hotham ,Storie ,? ) A I`m In the process of trying to get my dad to help me with information so I may e-mail you again .Thank for your work in storing old information as we get older it get`s lost , thank`s again Allan Cheaney P.S. If you have any downloadable picture`s of ( Hotham or Storie ) please send thang you !
Name: Laura Hynds
Email: inion_ui_eidhinn@hotmail.com
Date: Monday, June 10, 2002
Time: 05:35 PM
Comments
....I visited Powassan in 2000..I had a fine impression of the town...though, I had the feeling the locals thought I were there to rob the bank or something...heh heh...more old pics in yer historical section would be great....kids love to see what the folk used to get along with...in the interim....nice site. ;o)
Name: Glenn Sullivan
Email: willow1@telus.net
Date: Thursday, June 06, 2002
Time: 11:58 PM
Comments
I am a troop mate of your brother Richard of White Rock and Paul Bourdon of North Bay. Paul mentioned your trip to his place in North Bay and sent along your web site address. I would be interested in reading more material relating to the findings on Paul's property. We lucky enough to get a tour of the spread.
Glenn Sullivan
Name: Lloyd Mitchell
Email: omineca2@shaw.ca
Date: Thursday, June 06, 2002
Time: 09:53 PM
Comments
Am Old Troop Mate of Dick's and Pauls and find this site and the articles very interesting, too bad we didn't have someone like you doing the same thing here in Kamloops, B.C., I spend a lot of time at the Museum here researching old sites that I can work with my Metal Detector, waiting for low water and the fall to test new detector. Good Luck.
Name: Bob Randall
Email: rl.randall@sympatico.ca
Date: Thursday, June 06, 2002
Time: 09:59 AM
Comments
To all the veteran's out there. Thank you. You have all a story to tell, please make it know to loved ones. You are our history don't let us lose it with time.
Name: James W. Cain
Email: jcain@renc.igs.net
Date: Monday, June 03, 2002
Time: 08:03 AM
Comments
CAIN Hugh---I believe some of my ancestors come from
your area--fascinating to read history of CAIN'S
Still searching for all info of Hugh Cain
Interested in Visiting the area to explore and
walk the same grounds as my ancestors did,my father
TOM CAIN talked about his father THOMAS CAIN Sr.
quite often--Thank You and God bless-James W. Cain
Name: Yvette Granier Barkun
Email: gazoun@aol.com
Date: Monday, May 27, 2002
Time: 08:35 AM
Comments
Love your references to Joe Mufferaw.
Is any of it available in French?
Name: Ryan Chippure
Email: chippure_ryan@hotmail.com
Date: Thursday, May 02, 2002
Time: 12:51 PM
Comments
I liked most of the books and learned a lot about you.
Name: Claude Rochefort
Email: tara@thot.net
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2002
Time: 04:01 PM
Comments
Apr. 11/o2
Mr. Doug Mackey
Further to our telephone conversation I would like to thank you again for the information
that you made available in the article Drama in the Skies Over North Bay.
They were very appreciated.
Sincerely
Claude Rochefort
Name: Hugh Lawrence
Email: lawrence.hugh@sympatico.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2002
Time: 09:21 PM
Comments
Very interesting, perhaps a list of the earlier settlers would be nice some
time. A person may see his or her family name, make the tie and perhaps even send some forgotten
information, photo or what ever. I know my grandfather was one of the earlier settlers of the area and some of my family still reside in the area and in the home stead.
Thanks nice site--Hugh Lawrence
Name: Roberta Schmalz
Email: rdsrds@golden.net
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2002
Time: 02:09 PM
Comments
Hello from Kitchener. What an interesting site! My reason for landing on your site is that my Grandparents lived and Grandfather worked at Brule
Lake, in about 1910-1915.Ihave an Uncle John Quait ,[still living in Pembroke ] born 1913 at Brule
Lake. As a child I remember my Father ,going into the bush ,with a lumber
company, He would be gone all winter. Is there any way I could find out the name of the company that lumbered at Brule
Lake? In the future you can trust that I will be visiting your site regularly...Roberta
Name: Hugh Timmerman
Email: hubert.timmerman@sympatico.ca
Date: Sunday, April 07, 2002
Time: 06:46 PM
Comments
Hello Doug,
Just finished catching up on your last 20 entries. What a prolific writer you have become! The stories get better and better with the passing of time. Well-researched - well written. The article on the new hospital was an eye-opener after the great effort that went into establishing a new hospital in that same location some years ago went sour. Keep up the good work
as long as you are able to. Helen & Hugh Timmerman.
Name: Pat and Terry Waldriff
Email: fire18@nbnet.nb.caM
Date: Sunday, April 07, 2002
Time: 04:40 PM
Comments
My husband is one of the Waldriffs from Brent. Until we came here to New Brunswick we spent every summer
there. Only get in very little now. Thanks for the memories. Terry Waldriff
Name: M. Elaine Setchell nee Kervin
Email: esetchell@sympatico.ca
Date: Tuesday, April 02, 2002
Time: 03:39 PM
Comments
My daughter in New Zealand latched onto this article and forwarded it to me. My son-in-law's best friend is a Staniforth and perhaps this is how they came across this. Anyway, are all of your articles stored in some website? My father-in-law was a bush walker/timber cruise or bush forman with Smiths. Harold Bush was a good family friend. Used to play on the paddles of the Woodchuck in the off season, using our bodyweight to turn them. To sneak onto the Seagull II and dive off the upper deck was also great sport. The Smiths ( Chris, Jaffrey) had a personal launch, the Jingo and many happy trips were aboard it. Great memories, thanks
Name: Carol
Email: wills@lynx.org
Date: Monday, April 01, 2002
Time: 06:52 PM
Comments
We really enjoy your stories and look forward to the next one. My ancestors are from the South River area way back in the late 1800's.
We made a trip up there last year and info from your columns was very helpful in our research. Thanks for interesting reading and keep up the good work.
Carol
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