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Ted Markle

Ted Markle

Written by Trish Crowe-Grande, OMAH History CommitteeThe Founder/Visionary we recognize today is Ted Markle Over a cup of coffee recently, former OMAH Board Chair, Ted Markle, shared his memories of his time on the Board of Directors. In 2016, his uncle, Richard...

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Will Davis

Will Davis

Written by Trish Crowe-Grande, OMAH History CommitteeThe Founder/Visionary we recognize today is Will Davis In 2006, Will Davis, a local businessman, who had moved to Orillia over 40 years ago, was approached by his neighbours Richard Oatway and Sue Mulcahy to join...

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Dorothy Macdonald

Dorothy Macdonald

Written by Janet Houston, OMAH History CommitteeThe Founder/Visionary we recognize today is Dorothy Macdonald Dorothy Macdonald has had a lifelong interest in both art and history. As a young girl she spent some of the earnings from her first summer job scooping ice...

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Marcel Rousseau

Marcel Rousseau

Written & researched by Jessica Allen, OMAH History CommitteeThe Founder/Visionary/Trailblazer we recognize is Marcel Rousseau.  Marcel Rousseau’s deep-seated love for Orillia's history is evident in his extensive volunteer work with OMAH. For more than 25 years,...

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Dr. Dick Johnston

Dr. Dick Johnston

Written & researched by Fred Kallin, OMAH History CommitteeThe Founder/Visionary/Trailblazer we recognize is Dr. Dick Johnston. Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) History Committee member Fred Kallin had the honour of interviewing Dick Johnston, who was...

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Jane Sorensen

Jane Sorensen

Written & researched by Trish Crowe-Grande, OMAH History CommitteeThe Founder/Visionary/Trailblazer we recognize is Jane Sorensen. In 2011, after leading a successful campaign for the Couchiching Jubilee House, Don Ross and the OMAH Board felt Jane Sorensen would...

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Jean Sarjeant

Jean Sarjeant

Written & researched by Mary Ann Grant, OMAH History CommitteeThe Founder/Visionary/Trailblazer we recognize is Jean Sarjeant. In Celebration of Jean Sarjeant From the beginning, Jean has been a stalwart member, supporter and promoter of the Simcoe County...

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Her Quilt Tells Theresa Fama’s Story

Her Quilt Tells Theresa Fama’s Story

Written by Guest Contributor and Quilter Theresa FamaI grew up in Thunder Beach. I had a loving family and had the best playground any child or adult could ever dream of. I made a story quilt to preserve these cherished memories. The McNamara Memorial Park is what it...

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