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: On Top Of The Banks; Two figures sitting on top of the giant snowbanks after a large snowstorm., IHS516D

: Ontario Hydro Sub Station - Cookstown; Photo of the Ontario Hydro sub station in Cookstown, located at Victoria and Dufferin St. The Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario purchased the property from James McFadden in 1918 for $375. The system was built in 1918 and cost $2,850. The station was removed in 1996 and a lawn was planted in its place.

: Opening New St. Paul'S School; Opening of new St. Paul's School area 2 trustees: Stanley King, Fraser Sutherland, Bruce Wice, R. Green, F. Crane, L. Booth. Teacher Don Grant, IHS3382-60C

: Opening The Road; John Boyes and his teams on Highway 11 opening the road after a snowfall. Mr. Boyes was the road foreman and responsible for maintenance. The old local doctor's home and the hotel are both visible in the background., IHS2668

: Opening of the Gates to St Paul's Cemetery; The official opening of the gates to St. Paul's Cemetery, which had been donated by Helena (Lena) Raymes. Lena Raymes placed this entrance in memory of her father, Frank Quantz, son of George Quantz. The plaque reads: "In memory of B. F. Quantz family." Pictured in this photo are: Bert Bond, Margaret Quantz, Betty Reid, Harold Knowles, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Quantz, Mac. McDowell, Wilda Ferguson, Mrs. Amy (Quantz) Srigley, and the rest are unknown., IHS290

: Oran Wice; Oran Wice (born in 1845, died December 30, 1884) he was the youngest son of early Innisfil pioneer parents, Samuel and Elizabeth (Quantz) Wice. Oran married Elizabeth Ann Williams on March 25, 1868. They had four sons and three daughters. Oran was born in Innisfil (Pt. SH Lot 13, Conc 12) and is buried in St. James United Church Cemetery Stroud., IHS 4397

: Oran Wice Family; Oran Wice Family 12th Conc. Back L-R Standing:- Eldon Wice 1877-1951 (He married Sara Christine Reynolds 1903) Charles Wice 1869-1959 (He married Josephine "Terry" McBurney 1894) Middle Row L-R: sitting- Ernest Wice 1881-1954 (He married G. Kreik (1st wife) and (Jenny Blackwell 2nd wife C. 1919) Peninnah O. Wice 1872-1960 (She married Joseph Booth 1896) Mrs. Oran Wice (nee Elizabeth William) 1852-1935. Allan M. Wice 1884-1963. He married Mary Thomson. (note: no P in Thomson) 1911 Front Row L-R seated: Maude Wice 1875-1940. She married William Johnson 1893 (First Husband) and William Rusk 1910 (2nd Husband) Rhoda Wice 1879-1934. She married Bert Scantlebury 1914. NOTE: Oran Wice died in 1884 Further information is available at the Knock Heritage Side, IHS2721

: Orange Hall - Stroud; Stroud Orange Hall (1873-1958) on Victoria St., Stroud showing spring flood 1950 - from pg. 49 of Stroud Tweedsmuir History, Vol. II Orange Order, Stroud Stroud, IHS3382-49

: Orange Hall After A Snowstorm; After a snowstorm on Easter Sunday, 1926, the roads in Churchill were entirely blocked. Pictured here is the Orange Hall, mostly buried by the snow., IHS516B

: Orange Hall Lol 605; Orange Hall LOL 605 Members: Bench, left to right: Billie Reid, Ed Webb, John Leonard, Joe Gregg, Art Green, W.J. Leonard, Jim Latimer, Jim Booth, Rob Black, Billie Latimer (11th line), Alec Neely, Frank Rich, John Martin, Alvin Webb, Wilbert Black, Dr. D.W. McGlauclin, Geo. Neely. From left to right: Alec Black, Frank Robinson, Stan Marshall, Harry Armstrong, Jack Johnston (grandfather of Lillian Dallimore), Sam Reynolds, Lennox Black and Jack Foster holding banner, Wm. Latimer (9th line) Jim Black, Wm. Neely, Herb Black, Ward Webb, Percy Spring, John Johnson, Edwin Johnston, Will Reynolds, Bill Reid, Charlie Neely, Tom Foster, Robt. Vaughan. The two boys sitting in front are Albert Leonard and Allen Webb. ORANGE ORDER, IHS1380

: Orange Order; Orange Lodge - corner 10th line and 20th Sideroad "Loyal". Built 1903 - demolished early 1985 Orange Order Orange Hall, Craigvale, IHS3562AandB

: Orange Order L.O.L.605; Orange Hall L.O.L.605 Craigvale Names in Stroud Tweedsmuir Histories Vol. 5 Orange Order - Craigvale Craigvale Costumes and clothing, IHS3385-6

: Orange Parade; The Orange Parade on the 12th of July. Back Row: George Arnold, Bruce Wice, Carl Jobbitt, Alfred Webb, Robert McDonald, Ed Gibbons, Allan Henry, Fred Reynolds, Ernest Christie, Leonard Martin, Eldon Wice, Charles Wice, (?), William Hunter Front Row: Joseph Bowman, Fred Henry, Thomas Reynolds, William Smyth, George Lawson, John (Jack) Ferguson, Thomas Small, Clifford Lockhart. ORANGE ORDER, IHS139

: Orange Parade; Orange Parade.

: Orange Parade; Orange Parade.

: Orange Parade, Barrie; The Orange Parade on the main street of Barrie. ORANGE ORDER, IHS885

: Orangeville Gun Collection Display; Photograph of a gun collection display from Orangeville for the Cookstown Centennial. The guns appear to be older style handguns and they are mounted with descriptions beside each one. A man dressed in a top hat and coattails stands in front of the display holding a cane.

: Orchard, Lavinia and Harriet; Left - Lavinia Orchard; right - Harriet Orchard 1866-1950 from Stroud Women's Institute Vol. 4 Orchard, Lavinia Orchard, Harriet, IHS3384-72

: Order Of The Eastern Star; Group photo of the Innisfil Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on the occasion of their installment of the Board. Pictured from left to right - Front Row: Mrs. W.W. Campbell, Mrs. Alvin Webb, Jack Thompson, and Mrs. Elwood Webb. Second Row: Alfred Webb, Mrs. Arnold Spearn, Mrs. Jack Thompson, Mrs. Ken Moffatt, and Ken Moffatt. Back Row: Mrs. Jack Webster, Helen Cook (soloist) from Barrie; Mrs. Eric Jackson, Mrs. Al Smith, and Mrs. Ralph Holburn from Belhaven. The group is dressed formally and each member is wearing a corsage or boutonnière., IHS2403

: Order Of The Eastern Star; Group photograph of the Innisfil chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in 1947. Pictured from left to right: Mrs. Jack Hunter, Mrs. Cliff Webb, Mrs. Blythe McConkey, Mrs. Jim Kennedy, Mrs. William Young, Mrs. W.J. Leonard, Mrs. Eric Jackson, Mrs. Garfield Gordon, Mrs. Charles Sproule, Mrs. Fred Mulholland, Mrs. William Hand, Mrs. Ted Webb, Mrs. John Cowan, Mrs. Mel Ayers, and Mrs. George Shering. Back row: Clifford Webb and W.W. Campbell. The ladies are all dressed in long white dresses, the men are in suits, and the photo was taken outdoors in front of a building., IHS2401

: Order Of The Eastern Star - Innisfil Chapter #162; Photo of the Innisfil Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in 1961. Pictured from left to right - Front Row: Ken Baxter, Mrs. Robert Webb, W.W. Campbell, and Mrs. Ken Baxter. Centre Row: Mrs. Russel Lowery, Mrs. John Manson, Mrs. Bruce Pinkney, Mrs. Albert Cundall, Mrs. Charles Robertson, Mrs. George Julian, and Mrs. Ronald Fox. Back Row: Mrs. Mervin Booth, George Mulholland, Mrs. Jack Thompson, Mrs. Ken Moffatt, Mrs. Fraser Campbell, and Mrs. Doug Neely. The group is dressed formally and each member is wearing a corsage or boutonnière. The back and centre rows are standing while the front row is seated., IHS2402

: Order Of The Eastern Star, 1966; Group photo of the Innisfil Chapter #162 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Pictured from left to right - Front Row: Mrs. John Manson, Thomas Ponton, Mrs. Fraser Campbell, Mrs. Charles Robertson, and Mrs. Mervin Booth. Back Row: George Mullholland, Mrs. Thomas Ponton, Mrs. Jack Young, Mrs. Al Smith, Mrs. Norman Neely, Mrs. Norman Willoughby, unknown, Mrs. Doug Neely, Mrs. Blythe Black, Mrs. Ray Webb, and Fred McCarten. The photo was taken indoors with the back row standing and the front row seated. The women are all wearing long white dresses with corsages, and the men are dressed in suits with boutonnières., IHS2404

: Original Post Office; Original Post Office.

: Orrie Collins, Inisfil`S Citizen Of The Year 1977; Newspaper article titled Orrie Collins, Innisfil's Citizen of the Year 1977 by Judi Shields. The Citizen of the Year award was selected by the Innisfil Chamber of Commerce. A founding member of the Innisfil Lions Club, Collins moved to Alcona in 1972. He was a strong advocate for sports and activities aimed at the youth of Innisfil. Full Text: Orrie Collins - Innisfil\u2019s Citizen of the Year\nby Judi Shields\nOrrie Collins was selected Monday night as Innisfil\u2019s Citizen of the Year. Collins, an Alcona resident since 1972, was selected from among nine nominees for the annual award of the Innisfil Chamber of Commerce.\nIn making the selection, members of the chamber pointed out many contributions Collins has made to the township through his affiliation in the Innisfil Lions Club. They noted he was the founder of the five-year old club and its president.\nThe Chamber also noted Collins had been instrumental in initiating a successful roller skating program at the Stroud - Innisfil Recreation Complex throughout the summer months. In addition it was observed that as a result of the work of the Innisfil Lions Club, Bingo is held every Saturday night in the Alcona Hall, through the summer.\nThe chamber considered Collins\u201d continual contribution to fund raising events sponsored by the Lions, in particular the regular performance of the Carleton Showband at the Stroud complex.\nCollins has also been a member of the executive of the Stroud Minor Hockey Association and was a coach for one season.\nWhen contacted in his home in Stroud, Collins was surprised at his selection. He expressed concern that he was selected from a group of other contributors whom he felt were likely more deserving of such an honor. \nCollins gave credit too, to the many members of the Innisfil Lions Club who have worked as hard on the many club projects. \n\u201cI work to keep the kids off the streets and help young people,\u201d he said, drawing attention to the fact that every reason outlined by the Chamber for his selection, was in aid of the youth of the township. \nCollins' wife, Lorraine, noted he has always been extremely involved in sports and youth work prior to moving here from Islington five years ago. She explained that he could have joined the Barrie Lions Club, but when he saw how few activities there were in Innisfil for youth, he decided to form an Innisfil Lions Club, himself.\nThe move to Innisfil was well-planned by the Collins family. Tired of the pace he had kept with a 25-year position with a Toronto type engraving company, Collins purchased a large piece of land in Alcona and on it built his own home. He took quite a cut in salary with his move here but also escaped the deadlines he had come to know so well. He is presently happily employed as a custodian with the Simcoe County Board of Education at Eastview Secondary School., IHS 4460

: Oswald R. Black; Photo of Oswald R. Black dressed in a coat and holding a fedora in his hand, taken outdoors in 1956. The photo can also be found on page 111 of the Stroud Tweedsmuir History, volume II. Mr. Black was the son of Johnston Black and Louisa Robins, and grandson of James Black, one of Innisfil's early pioneers who emigrated from Dungannon, Ireland in 1847 with his children. brother John, and sisters Isabella and Sarah. Oswald Black was born in 1881 and died in 1966 at age 85. He married Mayme Black (1885-1966) who was a relation from a different branch of the Black family., IHS3382-117

: Over 70 Bonspiel; Group photo taken in 1947 of the curlers who participated in an Over 70 bonspiel in Stroud. The men are dressed in long dark coats and are standing side-by-side, with most wearing fedoras and a few holdings their brooms. Pictured from left to right are: Robert Sutherland, William Davies, Gilmour Reive, Mr. Meredith, Gavin C. Allan, Rev. Crayton, Thomas Simpson, Walter Allan, and Mr. William Smyth., IHS754

: Oxford Family Photo; Photo of the Oxford Family standing outdoors on a porch. Pictured in the front row is Elsie Oxford, with Clarine and Cordie Oxford in the middle. In the back row, left to right, are Jessie (née McCullough), James, Patricia, and Lachlan Oxford. The photo was taken outside of the Smith house, located on the corner of the 4th Line and Church Drive in Lefroy., IHS3637

: Oxford-Ball Team; Ball Team Front-Cordie Oxford, Annie Ralas, Clorine Oxford, James Oxford and Elsie Oxford, Frank Beatty Back -Vie Palas, Elwood Broome, Patricia Oxford, Lachlan Oxford. Further information available at the Knock Heritage Site, IHS3616

: Painswick - Development; Page from the Barrie Examiner with article "Developer's Comprehensive Proposal Plans 17,500 Population in Painswick"., IHS2937

: Painswick Bridge; Old Painswick Bridge, looking north from 13th Line, IHS286

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