Behind the hedges: Stephen Butler Leacock, writer, humourist & humanist
Daryl Urquhart, Series Editor Hidden behind the luxuriant cedar hedges that shroud the lakeside St. George’s Cemetery on Hedge Road where it ends at Sibbald Point is found the Leacock family gravestone that marks, on its west facing elevation, the gravesite of Stephen Butler Leacock one of Canada’s foremost writers, and one of Georgina’s most famous sons. In 1876 Stephen, aged...
Greg Forrest Retires from Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home
By Angie Sullivan Greg Forrest retired June 1 after serving Sutton for over 30 years at the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home at 20846 Dalton Rd. A funeral director since 1989, Forrest’s career took him from Toronto to New Liskeard, Wawa, and Haileybury. He finally settled in Georgina in 1992 and joined the Taylor Funeral Home. He and his wife, Carole...
Sutton District High School 50th Anniversary
By Angie Sullivan Sutton District High School welcomed almost 200 former students to their 50th Anniversary Reunion on June 7. The Lake Simcoe Arms was packed to capacity as past students gathered in Jackson’s Point. Attendees travelled in from all over Canada, including from as far as Nanaimo, BC. The main event of the reunion centered around the opening of a time...
Camp Katonim welcomes new campers for its 92nd year
By Michelle Poirier Camp Katonim, a summer day camp for kids, is opening again for its 92nd year. Although it has a long history in Georgina, the camp may be one of Lake Simcoe's best-kept secrets. Located at 92 Pine Post Road in Roches Point, it was founded in 1932 by philanthropist Rose Dunkelman and the Balfour Beach Association to serve...
Georgina shows its PRIDE
By Angie Sullivan June is Pride Month, and Georgina celebrated our LGBTQ+2 community with an inclusive day of activities and a parade. The fifth annual Pride Day event took place on June 8 at Sutton Fairgrounds. Leah Sheridan, one of the original founders said, “It was a wonderful family friendly event that showed how much love exists in our community. We had...
Optimist Club of Keswick celebrates its 75th anniversary
By Mike Anderson You could feel the love in the room as the Optimist Club of Keswick celebrated 75 years of community service at the Link on Saturday, June 8. Residents packed the main hall to express their appreciation for the club, which has enriched the lives of thousands of children over the years with its many programs, toy drives, and...
Supercharge your soul at Georgina’s Free Spirit Festival
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Mental health affects everyone. Within our families, among our friends, and in every corner of our community, there is a growing call for spiritual healing and supporting our mental health. According to festival organizer Jennifer Aves, the 2nd annual Free Spirit Festival, on Saturday, June 22 at ClearWater Farm, will help meet that need. “I have been in...
Lucy’s Diner opens in Pefferlaw
By Angie Sullivan Lucy's Diner opened its 1950s-themed doors on June 1 to a crowd hungry for eggs and bacon. The decor is bright and cheery, with pop culture pin-ups as decor and a colour theme of red, white, and black. Owner Shannon Lafromboise is thrilled with the community's reception to her reinvented greasy spoon. "We sold out of everything on the first...
Behind the hedges at St. George’s
Daryl Urquhart (Series Editor) Perched on a shoreline bluff where Jackson's Point meets Sibbald Point at the eastern terminus of Hedge Road in the Town of Georgina, the sacred and historic site of St. George's stands as a testament to our rich heritage. Its unique location overlooking Lake Simcoe and the century-old cedar hedges that surround it make it a...
Georgina Farmers’ Market opens for its ninth season
By Mike Anderson The Georgina Farmers' Market, which opened for its ninth season on Sunday, May 19, keeps getting bigger and better, with new vendors, kids' activities, live music, and more good food. This year's market features nearly 40 vendors, including a new artisanal sourdough baker, an Italian cafe, and a cider-tasting bar. Natalia Zammitti, a local realtor who started the market...
