World War 2 British Child Evacuees to Canada

From the recent OGS e-news.

World War 2 British Child Evacuees to Canada
John D. Reid, Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connnections
 
Those who didn't get to John’s talk at OGS Ottawa Branch last Saturday may be interested to view the National Film Board (Canada) video shown at the end of the presentation.

It is Second World War propaganda, everything wasn't as rosy in Canada as portrayed, but allowing for that tells the story from the perspective of 1940. You will likely recognize the narrator.  To view it, click here.

Here's My Canada Contest

St. Nicholas Visits Backus-Page House Museum

On Saturday, December 10th we were blessed to have St. Nicholas visit the museum.  He told stories and sang Jingle Bells accompanied by Bard Judith on the keyboard.  Hot apple cider, hot chocolate and Christmas cookies were served by museum volunteers.  The house was decorated and toys were left out to play with, while beef stew and bread were cooking on the woodstove.  Here's some pictures and video from the event.  Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night!!!













Video Links
https://www.facebook.com/backuspagehouse/videos/10153943724176783/

https://www.facebook.com/backuspagehouse/videos/10153941173106783/

Heritage Farm Show Thanks and Winners!!!

Visit our Facebook page to view videos from this past weekend's event.  

Tyrconnell Heritage Society wishes to extend our thanks to the visitors, exhibitors, vendors, board, staff and volunteers who participated in the Heritage Farm Show at Backus-Page House Museum on September 10-11, 2016.  Special thanks goes to:

Government of Canada

Ontario Parks

Municipality of Dutton Dunwich

Agris Co-Operative Ltd.

Barb Summers
Bard Judith

Bill Denning

Brad & Joanne Reive

Bronko Nesic

Bruce & Lin McCann

Cal McMillan

Carm Pfeiffer

Catie Welch

Clean Cut Lawn Care

Conway Automotive Repair

Coralee Dunn

Co-Trac Ford Lincoln

Curtis & Anna Marie McCallum

D and L’s Place

Dave & Barb Wheeler

David Murray

David Welch

DJW Mini Backhoe Service

Dieleman Farm Equipment Sales & Service

Dixon’s Feed Service

Don Nicholson

Don & Betty Ann Bobier

Don’s Detailing and Refinishing

Don Skipper

Dowler-Karn

Duncan & Eileen McTavish

Dutton Building Products Rona

Dutton Foodland

Earl MacDonald & Son Transport

Elgin Poultry Club

Fingal Farm Supply

Glen Ford

Hair Razorz
H. D. Painting Contractor

Highland Pharmacy

Hugh & Joyce McFadden

IECS Ready Mix Inc.

Jim & Leta West

Joe Casey

John Agar
John & Angela Bobier

Knight’s Home Hardware

Larry & Paula Grafstein

Lloyd Monteith

Lorraine Vallee-Muczulski

Mark & Diane Patterson

Mel’s Accounting & Tax Service

Melissa’s Holistic Nutrition & Chef Services

Memories in Wool Rug Hooking

Mike & Ingrid Hentz

Morley Winter

Napa Deland Auto Parts

Out to Lunch Café

Pete Agar

P.J. Gangle Insurance Brokers

PJs Pizza

Pierce Family Band

Queens Line Automotive Ltd.

Ralon & Donia Harper

Rev. Donald A. Schieman
Rick Duckworth

Rick’s Auto Repair

Rodney Building & Metal Products

Ron & Janice Ellis

Rulene Lilley

Sam Foreman

Shannon’s Diner

Sean Robinson, Red Barn Accessories
Sharon Burd

Small Town Auto

St. John’s Ambulance

Stan Champ

Steve Proctor

Talbot Trails Restaurant

Tall Tales Café

Tasty Sweets Bakery & Cafe

Thompson’s Seed

Wallacetown Agricultural Society

West Elgin Mutual Insurance

West Elgin Pharmacy

West Lorne Foodland

Elimination Draw Winners

1st  Mary Simpson

2nd  Duncan McCallum

3rd Diane Purcell

4th  Scott Wilson

5th  Don Bobier Jr.

Other Winners: Marisa Brokenshire, Ken Reinke, John Brown, Don Lunn,  and Bob Lampman

Guess the Tractor's Weight Winner was Pete Agar

Exhibitor Winners:  Bob Boles, Shawn Paton and Heather Brady & Rob Robbins