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      First published on June 1, 1881 by A.R. Fawcett, 26 Sydenham St. in Flesherton. July 1888, - the newspaper was purchased by Willard Hadley Thurston 1900 - Moved it to the corner of Collingwood and Peter Street in Flesherton. August 1938 - Frank Thurston (son of Willard Hadley Thurston) took …

      The first paper to be established at Markdale in Grey County was the Markdale Expositor by George J. Blyth, in 1875. With the acquisition of this paper by Charles W. Rutledge, in 1880, its name was changed to the Markdale Standard. The first issue was published 17 September 1880. This …

      In 1989 artist Dieter Hastenteufel purchased the Bee Barn on Hill St where created his studio and home.

      After a brief visit to Flesherton Carol Wood, Doug Barret and daughter Zoe were compelled to purchase the commercial building at 20 Collingwood St. Here they opened a shop called Local Colour that presented the work of local craftspeople. Keegan, Carol and David Turner’s son, joined the family and grew …

      See p.25 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      See p. 25 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      See Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information regarding Murray Juffs, theatre in Flesherton, and the Split Rail Festival

      Murray Juffs, principal of the Grey Highlands Secondary School, dressed as Agnes Macphail for the Split Rail Festival in Flesherton. With him is Serena Hutchinson, standing in front of George Allen driving the Cobwebs Antiques antique car.

      Murray Juffs, principal of the Grey Highlands Secondary School, dressed as Agnes Macphail for the the Split Rail Festival parade. With him is Kris Kinsman and George Allen, proprietor of Cobwebs Antiques. In the background is the Macphail Memorial Elementary School.

      Children from Macphail Memorial Public School form the cast for Fiddler on the Roof.

      Children from Macphail Memorial Public School form the cast for The Sound of Music.

      Children from Macphail Memorial Public School form the cast for Guys & Dolls.

      See p.23-24 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      Children from Macphail Memorial Public School form the original Reunion Drama Club: Back row: Ali Campion, Morgan Walter, Alie Barkman, Jessica Leal, Toby Jones, Maureen Keating; 2nd row: Joslyn Rogers, Marcus Brejak, Brett Patterson, Kandra Nicholson, Katy Stenberg-Baine; 1st row: Robyn Smith, Jenny MacArthur, Zoe Wood, Emily Hartmann, Katie McCarthy

      See p.23-24 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      See p.33-34 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      See p.33-34 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      See p.33-34 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      Children at a summer Daily Vacation Bible School at St. John's United Church, Flesherton.

      Group photo of the St. John's Church Choir in Flesherton. Back Row: Harold Hamilton, Dave Pawson, Heather Aberdein, Rodger Dunlop, Kathy McAby, Don Stewart. Front Row: Rita Vandermey, Joan Wood, Vera Judge, Dem Pollock, Sandi Ferris, Molly Szafiski, Renata Vandall, Lorna Allen. In front: Paul Eccles, organist, and Nancy Guldner, …