Arthur & Area Historical Society
George St. Arthur, ON, Canada

CORRECTED - more info WEST LUTHER TOWNSHIP OFFICE courtesy Wayne & Dianne Orr... This envelope is a neat one. I don't understand the route travelled. I almost wonder if I've cross fired two envelopes, but, that really won't impede our ability to enjoy this little journey. Firstly, note that the West Luther Township office is in Stonywood! Prior to that the township office was in Egerton! Both little known locations (marked today by a former school at Stonywood and an abandoned church at Egerton). It's a registered letter, thus lots of postage. The letter is from the year 1900. Stonywood - which is a fairly rare postmark. The letter goes to Monck. When we flip the envelope over, we have Monck (another uncommon postmark). Mount Forest (an older version), Arthur (full ring - so older) and an uncommon Orangeville & Teeswater train postmark. (I'm pretty sure this is train). Finally, we'll take a moment to read the news of the day. WEST LUTHER TOWNSHIP OFFICE POSTMARKS DITCH SPECIFICATIONS James Orr Esq. Sir, I have received the Engineers Award, plan, etc. of a ditch required by the Council on the 10th & 11th concession and I herewith send you a copy of the portion awarded you to construct and your portion of the fees and charges in connection therewith. James Orr owner of the W-1/2 of Lot No. 7 Con. 10 shall commence at stake marked (40), and shall open up a ditch or drain of the dimensions etc set forth on the annexed schedule and according to the specifications, with seventyfour degrees East 300 feet to stake marked 49, all of which according to my estimate thereof will amount in value to $19.00, and I fix the time for the performance of such work on the first day of October A.D. 1901 at furthest. James Orr's portion of the costs of award etc. is $1.15. Specifications 1 No timber or brick to be left within 10 feet on either side of the centre line of ditch and the full top width of the ditch shall be grubbed. 2 No dirt thrown out of the ditch shall be left within 2-1/2 feet from the edge of the ditch. 3 Slope of sides of ditch shall be one foot to one foot

DR BLAIR HOCKEY TROPHY courtesy Karl McDougall In the 1950's Karl McDougall won the Dr. Blair Hockey Trophy, awarded to the Midget hockey teams Most Valuable Player. Karl recently donated this fantastic trophy, over a foot tall, to the Arthur & Area Historical Society. ... * * * * * Create a smile today for the over 1800 followers of the Arthur & Area Historical Society FB page! Please share your old photos and artifacts with us. Celebrate with us. Share special times with us. Anniversary's, birthday's, weddings, graduations yesterdays, todays or tomorrows.

CHAUTAQUAS from the Ara Church-Taylor Collection Chautaquas (Drama Club) were a very popular form of entertainment in our community from the early 1900's until about 1940. This group of four photos is from 1905 to 1924, but we don't have details. The pictures were donated to the Arthur and Area Historical Society by Blake Taylor. ... We are very fortunate that these Chautaquas were regularly photographed by a professional. It's not overly surprising though, as so much effort was made with the costumes. These groups worked hard. There performances were often held in the 'Town Hall' today known as the Senior Citizens Hall. Thus, although there may not be too many copies of a photography, they do exist! There are over a dozen of these photos at historical!

1952 NEWS BITS PASS ENTRANCE EXAM ... NEW MINISTER FOR METZ ... RONNIE & KARL McDOUGALL VISITING ... THANK TEACHER ...... WALSH ON HOLIDAYS ... GOLEM'S HOLIDAY IN CHESLEY ... CALF KILLED BY TAXI ... PASS ENTRANCE EXAM Three entrance pupils of the Metz School, passed their entrance Jim Russel (Honours); Keith Martin (Honours), Arthur Short. (EN520807) * * * * * NEW MINISTER FOR METZ On July 7 at 8 o'clock, Introduction Services of our new minister, Rev. Arthur Jackson, will be held in the Kenilworth United Church. (EN520807) * * * * * RONNIE & KARL McDOUGALL VISITING Masters Karl and Ronnie McDougall are holidays this week in Fergus with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dunn.(EN520807) * * * * * THANK TEACHER On Friday, after classes were called, pupils of Metz School took the opportunity to express their gratitude to their teacher, Mrs. Ivan McDougall. Shirley McDougall read the address, which was accompanied by a lovely floral handkerchief, and Linda Collingridge presented a beautiful piece of china in Queen Anne pattern. (EN520807) * * * * * WALSH ON HOLIDAYS Miss Frances Walsh of the Royal Bank staff is on her annual holiday. (EN520807) * * * * * GOLEM'S HOLIDAY IN CHESLEY Mr. Norman Golem and Kenneth spent the holiday at the former's old home in Chesley. (EN520807) * * * * * CALF KILLED BY TAXI A calf belonging to Harry Givens was killed on Wednesday on Highway 6 when struck by Laverne Warden's taxi. The taxi was badly damaged. (EN520807)

1972 CENTENNIAL HEIRLOOMS by Paul Douglass Enterprise News August 1972... Mrs. W.M. Howe proudly displays some family heirlooms at the Centennial Tea sponsored by Arthur United Church Women last Saturday. Mrs. Howe is pictured in period gown wearing a shawl which belonged to her grandmother, Mrs. Anthony Buschlen. She is holding a change purse which was used by her grandfather, Mr. Anthony Buschlen, who was the first reeve of Arthur Village.

1981 ADHS BOPPER DAY Top right: Debbie Mullin Bottom right: Mr. Jim Alexander, and back left, Mr. Brian Reynolds.... Bottom left: Ed O'Neill, ? Tremble Middle left: Linda Psutka Top left: Joe Walsh, Doug Jost.

1979-80 ADHS DRIVER TRAINING from the 1979-80 ADHS ECHOS Top: Ted Arnott, Steve Mortley, Tim McCabe, Doug Hill, Chris O'Donnell, Bob Cunningham, Ray Hutchison, Patti Smydo, Yvonne Geerlinks, Dave Mullin, Karen Elliott, Janet Van Ankum, Laurie Smith, Karen Clausing.

1920's ARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL by Jim Hamilton Enterprise News Do You Remember When? Photos courtesy Onalee McRitchie... This photo was taken in front of the old high school building with principal Mr. A.R. McRitchie. Front row, left to right: Helen Haley, Wilma Stirling, Jessie Hawkins, Frances Brownlee, Florence Roach, ??. Second row: ??, Olive Scarrow, Margaret Scanlon, ??, Marion Dodge. Third row: Reg Blyth, Hazel McMullen, ??, Serena O'Strander. Fourth row: Brady McGillicuddy, Clifford Drury, Gerald Springer, ??, John McGivney, ??.

PORTRAIT OF PEEL CONESTOGO DAM & LAKE submitted by Irene Dickau with additional notes by Gwen Stanners Pg. 73 & 74...Continue reading

1975-76 ADHS CHESS CHECKERS AND CARDS from the 1976 Arthur District High School Echoes Standing, left to right: Mr. Singh, Gary Fletcher, John Robinson, Brian McDonald. ... Seated: David Muller, Bob O'Brien, Bent Hansen. Absent: Wayne Colwill.

1987 APS CHRISTMAS CONCERT by Anne Bryan Enterprise News December 23, 1987... ALL LINES ARE BUSY Grade one students at the Arthur Public School performed A Telephone Message for the annual Christmas concert, Friday morning. Pictured are (left to right): Amanda Pyl, Parry Levine, Lewis Richer, Shawn McEwen, Maggie Lind, Anne Gibson and Jennifer Roelofsen.

ARNOTT CONSTRUCTION 50TH ANNIVERSARY by George Czerny I know a fellow who did really well at selling panty hose. He pulled down about 100,000 a year....Continue reading

2003-04 ADHS CHOIR from the 2004 Arthur District High School Echoes Who's Who?... from left: Britney Rundle, L2, L3, Fran Thurston, Jad Dodsworth, L6, L7, L8, L9, L10, L11, L12 L13.

HISTORY OF MARYBOROUGH TOWNSHIP 1851-1976 S.S. #10 (UPPER 12TH) Page 29 The first S.S. 10 was built in 1855. It was a frame building. By 1876 this school was replaced by a new brick building. By 1876 this school was replaced by a new brick building. Wm. McKay received the contract to build the school for $626. The trustees at this time were Wm. Falconer, Richard Fotheringham and John Corbett. With all furnishings the school was valued at $1200. In 1889 David Corbett built a w...oodshed at the back of the brick building. He used materials from the original old frame school. By 1896 public exams were held in December with two trustees, five visiting teachers and fifteen visitors present. In 1905 Mr. R.B. Galbraith was inspector to be succeeded in 1930 by Mr. G.A. Gibson. In 1932 Mr. Nelson was appointed to this position. Over the years the usual improvements of hydro, washrooms, oil burner to replace the box wood stove and outdoor play equipment were added. Like most other schools, S.S. 10 participated in School Improvement Competitions, Maryborough Fall Fair and music festivals. They had the usual Christmas concerts which was one highlight of the public school program throughout the township and eagerly looked forward to, by students and parents alike. In December 1963, S.S. 10 closed its doors and the students were moved to the new Township School Area units at Rothsay, Moorefield and Wyandot. For several years the school building was vacant. It has been partially converted to a private dwelling and has changed ownership many times in the past ten years. At present, 1976, it is once again being dismantled inside and private home will be completed. Teachers of S.S. 10 include Jan McArthur, John Curtiss, Wm. Dow, Wm. McCullough, Alex, Allan, H. Saigeon, Wm. McIntosh, John Leith, Charles Niven, Matthew Sprinks, Mr. Rennie, Mr. Dobie, Frank Homes, James Fotheringham, Miss Declair, Cecilia Taylor, Lily McKay, Annie Edmonson, Myrtle Morrow, Jessie Young, Florence Holmes, Marie Gorman, Janet McDonald, Lillian Armstrong, E.D. Graham, Myrtle Delahunt, Irene Hornell, Miss Timmerman, E.R. Hotson Nellie Minthorn, Annie Nesbitt, Georgina Gillespie, Viola Wells, Kathleen McDonald, Winnifred Calhoun, Mildred Pearson, Lillian Waite, Margeurite Wildfang, Irene Sinclair, Duncan McArthur, Marjorie Taylor, Mrs. C.H. Burns, Betty Philp, Erla Noecker, Jean Hardie, Mrs. Elmer Kiteley and Shirley Henry.

1990-91 CHRISTMAS from the 1991 Arthur District High School Echoes Top right: Bonnie Gregson, Santa Claus... Middle right: Santa Claus, ??, ??, Cindy O'Donnell, Dorothy Gardner Bottom right: Michele Williams, Chris Mainland Bottom left: Mr. Larry McConnell, Mr. Jim Alexander Middle left: Lori Timmerman, Rona Welsh, ? Eckersley Top left: Dean Curtis, ?Mike Hoogkamp, Jeff Rooney, Mark Kidnie, Paula O'Donnell.

1967-68 ADHS GRADE 9 from the 1968 Arthur District High School Echoes Gail Hawkins Steven Kozinets... Lynne Anne Legate Tom Onaczyszyn Paul Rennie Kathryn Nairn Arden McNabb Louise McNabb Betty-Anne Lehman John Meinen Heather Marsh Michael Lehman Doug McDougall Ramona Lorenzi David Ritchie Betty Goetz Heidi Paul Paul O'Donnell Bonnie Morrison Fraser McCulloch Jim Woods Betty-Anne Henderson Roger Mainland Betty-Anne Morrison Sandra McEwen Charles Miller Marilyn McDougall Jim Mitchell Bruce Reid Phyllis O'Neill Jim Martin Monica O'Donnell

THIS & THAT IN ARTHUR & AREA OVER THE YEARS THE ARLINGTON HOTEL by John Walsh The Arlington Hotel was built in the 1870's. It was located where the Royal Bank is today. ...Continue reading

1984 ROYAL BANK CURLING BONSPIEL by Jeff McKee Enterprise News found in the photo box... Back row left to right: Joan and John Jefferson, Lori and Bill McFadden, Kerri Lane Corrections welcomed.

1992 UNITED CHURCH REUNION by Dave Millea Enterprise News August 12, 1992... THE GOOD OLD DAYS Former United Church minister Paul Boughton (left) chats with Kenilworth residents Elizabeth and Alvin McNabb during the church's luncheon held August 2 following its special Centennial Anniversary service held that morning as part of the Arthur Area Birthday Bash celebrations. Nearly 250 people gathered at Arthur District High School.

SCHOOLS History of West Garafraxa Township Page 41 Earliest schools in the township were built of logs, erected in the centre of new settlements. Invariably the small school grounds was surrounded by the forest. Usually these small schools were used as the first meeting houses for Religious Services, until another building could be erected as a church. ...Continue reading

FLOWER & GIFTS BY ROXANNE by Dave Millea Enterprise News November 29, 1989... A FLORAL PARADISE Roxanne Caughill (left) and full time employee Marie McGaughey display some of the many flower available at Arthur's newest flower shop, Flowers and Gifts by Roxanne, located at 200 George Street. The store had its grand opening November 25, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by village reeve Doreen Hostrawser.

ARTHUR CPR STATION by Jim Hamilton The Way We Were Volume 1 Page 37 Pictured above is the CPR Station as it appeared in its heyday. In the extreme left are shown the elevators and coal sheds; in the centre is the freight shed; and at the right is the station agent's residence with office and large waiting room. The stockyards were located further east and are hidden by the freight building. Four or five decades ago rail transportation was essential to the life of the town...Continue reading

WARDEN MOORE by Dave Millea Enterprise News November 6, 1991... A JOB WELL DONE Wellington County warden Bert Moore (centre) is congratulated by Arthur Village reeve Doreen Hostrawser and Peel Township reeve Pat Salter (right), two of the 300 people who attended the annual Warden's banquet last Friday night (November 8) at the Arthur Community Centre, in recognizing the efforts put forth during the past year by the Arthur Township reeve. * * * * * Create a smile today for the over 1800 followers of the Arthur & Area Historical Society FB page! Please share your old photos and artifacts with us. Celebrate with us. Share special times with us. Anniversary's, birthday's, weddings, graduations yesterdays, todays or tomorrows.

ST ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ARTHUR STAINED GLASS WINDOWS by Jeff McKee

1974 ADHS NIAGARA FALLS TRIP from the 1973-74 Arthur District High School Echoes Who's Who?... Can you help us out?

THIS & THAT IN ARTHUR & ARE OVER THE YEARS WAR BRIDES ARRIVE IN ARTHUR by John Walsh As the war in Europe began to wind down in the spring of 1945, preparations were made to transport thousands of war brides over to Canada. Canadian troops, in great numbers had been stationed in the British Isles since early in 1940. Many had chosen English, Scottish and Irish girls for their wives, and some by 1945 had small families to accompany them across the Atlantic to their new homes. ...Continue reading

1963 NEWS BITS SATURDAY MORNING HOCKEY RESULTS MONCK LADIES AID ... OEC EUCHRE ......Continue reading

1906 WELLINGTON COUNTY ATLAS STEPHEN BOULDING, is a son of the late Charles Boulding who came to Canada in 1822, settling in Guelph Township and later in Pilkington. Stephen was b. In the city of Guelph in 1841, and lived with his father until 24 yars of age. He started in Guelph on 50 acres, which he rented, and remained there for some years, when he bought 50 acres in Nichol, which he traded for 200 acres in West Luther. The land at that time was all bush and unimproved, w...ith scarcely a road into the place, and no buildings. At present, in the quality of soil and its appointments it is one of the finest farms in the township, being assessed for $10,000. Mr. Boulding carries on mixed farming with the best of stock in grade cattle, and especially Clydesdale horses. He has been Councillor three years, and School Trustee three terms. He is held in the highest esteem, and is justly proud of the fact that he has never been sued in his life. He is a member of the English church and a Conservative. In 1865 he m. Elizabeth Clements. Issue: John C. Herbert, at home, Mrs. John Drewary, Mrs. James Drewary, and Hattie at home. John C. lives upon and owns 100 acres, lot 9, West Luther, where he successfully carries on mixed farming. He is a Methodist and a Conservative. He m. Elizabeth Drury. Issue: Grace, Jennie and Charles.

ARTHUR VILLAGE Mount Forest Confederate April 17, 1900 EASTER CHURCH SERVICES ELOCUTIONIST PERFORMS ...... TRADERS BANK ... PRINCIPAL SNIDER ... HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS HOLIDAY ... MASONS ATTEND FUNERAL ... PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS HOLIDAY ... PHELAN & BUSCHLEN ATTEND CLA CONFERENCE ... EASTER CHURCH SERVICES Special Easter Services were held in each of the churches on Sunday last. The singing was suitable for the occasion and the floral decorations were very elaborate. In the Anglican Church the choir was assisted by Miss Mae Anderson, who sang Gloria in Excelcia as a solo, with violin obligato by Miss Maud Buschlen. In the Roman Catholic church, Verdi's O Salutaria was sung with splendid effect. In St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Miss Allen played two beautiful voluntaries and Rev. J.J. Paterson preached two very eloquent sermons. The Rev. R.W. Wright, always interesting in his discourses, was unusually so in his very impressive Easter sermons delivered in the Methodist Church and the choir sang several beautiful anthems. * * * * * ELOCUTIONIST PERFORMS Miss Cook, of Chicago, elocutionist and dramatist, gave a recital in the town hall last week under the auspices of the YPSCE. She was very entertaining, especially in her numbers from Kipling did she display true historic talent. The Native Born was exceedingly well rendered. * * * * * TRADERS BANK Manager Ross, of the Traders' Bank, spent Easter holidays at his former home in Sarnia. * * * * * PRINCIPAL SNIDER Principal Snider is attending the Educational Association in Toronto this week. * * * * * HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS HOLIDAY C.E. Race, B.A., and W.J. Elder, B.A., of the high school staff, have gone to their respective homes for the Easter vacation. * * * * * MASONS ATTEND FUNERAL Several members of the Masonic Lodge from here, attended the funeral of the late Mr. Young in Mount Forest.

ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT PLAQUE courtesy Brian O'Neill Brian O'Neill recently sent in a photo of a Arthur Fire Department plaque that he received from the Arthur Fire Department. It's some 20 years since we've had the Arthur Fire Department, as now it's Wellington North. ... * * * * * Create a smile today for the some 1800 followers of the Arthur & Area Historical Society FB page! Please share your old photos and artifacts with us. Celebrate with us. Share special times with us. Anniversary's, birthday's, weddings, graduations yesterdays, todays or tomorrows.

ARTHUR PIZZA EXPANDING BUSINESS BETTER PARKING AND SEATING by Anne Bryan Enterprise News... December 1987 After two months in its new site Arthur's traditional pizza shop is seeing a good increase in traffic. The newer, larger site, which includes better parking and seating facilities, is the main reason for the increase Wesley Haramule, operator said, although he admits 90 per cent of the business is still take out. Arthur Pizza, formerly Thee Cellar II, has settled into the former Dixon Lumber site at 171 Smith Street. The fast food restaurant continues to serve as a meeting place for Arthur's families and youth more so now that comfortable and plentiful seating is available. 'Family and youth' have a special place at the shop not only as customers. Almost all of the Haramule family work at the business. The reason is the family can work together and be together, Yvonna Haramule, Wesley's wife said. Family life is very important to the Haramule's. Yvonna admits she also enjoys being able to work with and keep a watch on the youngsters in the shop. Those who are not blood members of the family quickly become adopted. Yvonna said the atmosphere is very good in the shop and everyone gets along as family. It makes you feel younger, work with the students, she laughed. Wes and Yvonna's immediate family consists of: Yvonne 14, Wesley 13, Helen 11-1/2, Tommy 10, Jacob 8, Johnny 4-1/2 and Adam 2. All have been residents of Arthur for the past year. Prior to the move to Arthur, the Haramule's lived in Mount Forest for three years. During the years in Mount Forest, they owned and operated Thee Cellar II. The decision to settle for a business in Arthur came when the couple realized that all similar type businesses were already operating in Mount Forest. Thee Cellar II came up for sale so the couple purchased the operation. The Haramule's have spent a great deal of time in the public service industry. They operated a motel for six years in the United States before moving to Canada. The Haramule's immigrated from Czechoslovakia, originally. But, Arthur Pizza, is not your typical prefabricated, ready-in-five-minutes pizza shop. Arthur Pizza sells only pizza made from fresh dough. Nothing is partially cooked or frozen to shorten the time for preparation. Wes noted many customers cannot understand why a pizza take 15 minutes cooking time. Most are used to the prefabricated pizza. We are traditional, he said. Pizza is not the only item on the menu. Arthur Pizza, which serves a 10 mile radius, has a large list of items a list which will soon be growing. Wes said soup items may be initiated in the new year. The panzerotti item is improved, he added. Arthur Pizza opens its doors at lunch time and closes at 11:00 p.m. Weekdays. On Fridays the shop is open until 12:00 a.m. The new site now opens Saturday afternoon. Wes advises customers to call a half hour earlier when ordering pizza.

43 VINTAGE RADIOS A STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE by Dave Millea Enterprise News August 23, 1989...Continue reading

1987 circa AMHA AWARDS found in the photo box probably published in the Enterprise News Who's Who?... Corrections welcomed. Another photo that solving the riddle is a touch confusing. Three Esso medals, and some trophies. Back row, left to right: Matt Hutchison, Dale Bannister, B3 Front row: ?? Samuel, Jarret McDougall, F3.

ST JOHNS CONVENT by Tracy Wanless Tracy Wanless drew four drawings for greeting cards in the early 1990s. The Enterprise News printed the cards. ... This drawing of the St. Johns Convent, is a warm reminder of times gone by. The convent was torn down about the same time. * * * * * Create a smile today for the over 1800 followers of the Arthur & Area Historical Society FB page! Please share your old photos and artifacts with us. Celebrate with us. Share special times with us. Anniversary's, birthday's, weddings, graduations yesterdays, todays or tomorrows.

SECOND ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL PERFORMED BY ARTHUR DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND JANUARY 24, 1976... 8:15 P.M. PROGRAM O'Canada .. K. Bray Manhattan Tower Overture .. C. Jenkins Caribbean Holiday .. R. Otto Sleigh Ride .. L. Anderson Greensleeves .. A. Reed Moonlight Sonata .. L. Beethoven (piano solo by Mike Ruffolo) Kentucky 1800 .. C. Grundman Les Soldats de la Reine .. J. Hume MUSIC EXECUTIVE President .. Mike Mernagh Secretary .. Michael Ruffolo Treasurer .. Elaine Wolsley Publicity .. Sandra Jackson Marching Band President .. Margaret Kabbes Majorette President .. Sandra Vance Concert Master .. Andrew Bowker Librarian .. Margot MacArthur Our thanks is expressed to the following for all their help in making this concert a success: Mr. C. Hyde and the staff of Arthur District High School Mr. D. Walker as our master of ceremonies Mr. C. Peppler for photographs Mr. R. Gould for everything Mrs. J. McNabb our secretary Your usherettes for this evening are: Helen Coffey B.J. Moran Mary Ann Janssen Debbie Hnatyshen Susan Shaw II Oliver .. L. Bart Mariachi .. H. Walters Parade of the Wooden Soldiers .. L. Jessel Soft Rock (piano solo) .. M. Mernagh Instant Concert .. H. Walters Arthur, my Arthur .. The Hick-ups In a Persian Market .. A. Keterby INTERMEZZO SCENE Synopsis: The camel drivers gradually approach; the cries of beggars for Backshee are heard; the beautiful princess enters carried by her servants, she stays to watch the jugglers and snake charmer. The caliph now passes through the market and interrupts the entertainment, the beggars are heard again, the princess prepares to depart and the caravan resumes its journey; the themes of the princess and the camel drivers are heard faintly in the distance and the market place becomes deserted. FLUTES Jacqueline Deen Julia Scarlett Jacqueline Powell HORNS Sandra Jackson Jane Weaver Laurie Radstake CLARINETS Mary Lynn Moore Rita Tone Margaret Kabbes Marlene Hamilton Sherry Tosh Vera Dejong Janet Katerberg Dale Mernagh Michael Nelson Marilyn Mayne Theresa Downey Bruce Caudle Karen Little Pauline Moore Rita Lopers BASS CLARINET Stephen O'Neill TRUMPETS Michael Mernagh Elaine Wolsley Russell Jackson Patricia Murchison Barbara Wallace Nancy Kramp Nina Gilmour Raymond Gilder TROMBONES Judy Snowe Graham Hill Marian Kabbes Carolyn Trommelen EUPHONIUMS Bevin Mortley Nancy Deen BASSES Patrick Heffernan Mark Cudney ALTO SAXOPHONE Joanne Zantinge Sharon Burkhart TENOR SAXOPHONE Andrew Bowker BARITONE SAXOPHONE Lorrie Schieck PERCUSSION Michael Ruffolo Margot MacArthur Larry Culp Edmond Rebel Rosanne Hislop DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Mr. Jad Dodsworth

JOHNNY PANIC & THE PUSHBUTTONS by Jeff McKee Johnny Panic & the Pushbuttons, an Arthur band, was at the top of it's game in the mid-late 1980s. A retirement by the group became a sabbatical, and they returned to play in the 90's. Again the group retired, only to return in the 2000's to play annually in the 'Friends for Life' concerts. They have been retired, yet again, for a few years right now, but were planning to play in the 'Front Porch' series for the 'Get In Touch for H...utch' this past summer, only to have COVID result in the program being cancelled. This rock 'n roll group succeeded in playing popular songs and bringing excellent enthusiasm to the stage. I had fun taking this photo one night at practice, in what is now the office to Trevor Roberts Auto Repair. Left to right: John Redburn & Dave Morrow. Top to bottom: Cal MacDonald, Hank Pietrowski and Glenn Lindsay.

ALMA TRAIN WRECK A couple of photos in the files here of the 'Alma Train Wreck'. Does anyone know this story? We would enjoy hearing it. ... In this day and age, we can hardly imagine a 'train wreck', let alone having one in our community. However, a century ago, most every community endured a train wreck. They came varying degrees or terrible. We have our photos in our files of one in Arthur. It was low speed, with a few tracks pushed around. However, not all were low speed. They dangerous for everyone involved. The conductors were always in danger of being burnt, in addition to being at the forefront of the wreckage. This Alma train wreck appears to have been caused by a washout. We cross our fingers that there's an expert in the crowd!