The Citizen, 2006-10-28, Page 5Saturday, October 28
10 am - 4 pm
Blyth Memorial Hall
$8. (advance) $10 (at door) - free refreshments
* Featuring unique table settings
* Ask the antique expert - bring your favourite antiques
(limit 3 items) and have them evaluated
* Floral demonstrations
Tickets available at
Gift Chest, Wingham - Luann's Country Flowers
Blyth & Goderich - Dutch Store, Clinton
Presented by the Blyth Youth Park Committee
GRAND VIEW RESTAURANT
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Sundays 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Adults $8.99 Children 6-10 $4.99
Children 5 & under FREE
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Starting October 15th come in and join us for
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Sites ...continued from centrefold
15. Sunshine: Lot 10, Concession 6, Morris Township.
Self-guided tour
Sunshine was founded in 1868 as the village of Providence by Alfred
(Paddy) Brown. The economy of the village depended on the
sawmill, powered by the swift flowing Maitland River. Clearing the
surrounding land for farms ensured there was a continuous supply
of sawlogs. Brown built the first sawmill in 1868. In 1877, the village's
name was changed from Providence to Sunshine.
In 1878, the saw mill, upon which most of the economy of Sunshine
was dependent, burned to the ground. Mr. Rogerson completely
replaced it at a cost of $2500, though his insurance only paid him
$1,000.
Sunshine began to decline after some terrible bush fires in 1879
which caused significant timber losses to area farmers. As the
amount of local timber declined, the rivalry from nearby railway
towns sealed Sunshine's fate.
Despite the decline in the industries and businesses of Sunshine, its
religious and community life continued well into the 1920s.
All that remains of Sunshine is the cemetery. The hilltop cemetery is
an interesting one to wander through. The first reeve of Morris
Township, Charles Parker and his wife, rests here.There are also two
memorials to a tragic drowning that happened close by in the
Maitland River in 1886.
Don't miss a visit to this little gem of a pioneer cemetery.
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Activity 1 6. Downtown Wingham Walking Tour
2 p.m.
Starting at the Gurney Glove Factory (now Bell's Pizza), this walking
tour will proceed along main street enlivened by stories of fires,
murders and interesting characters. Come dressed in comfortable
shoes and. the appropriate outside attire to hear how Wingham's
main street began on Victoria Street, but changed in the face of
floods and progress. Each block has its own story to tell.
Checklist for
Doors Open Visitors
Doors Open North Huron Passport
(this document) and
. a sense of adventure
. comfortable walking shoes
. an umbrella (just in case)
. dress in layers (to-be prepared for any weather)
.appoint a co-pilot to keep an eye out for Doors Open
yellow banners - they indicate the location of a site to visit
. protection against getting lost (map of Huron County
available at North Huron Township office or County of
Huron in Goderich - $5).