Dave Fleming helps Quentin Stewart of Ottawa work a shaver.
FORESTERS FALLS — Each year, the Whitewater Historical Society hosts Pioneer Day — an opportunity to experience life in years gone by, but, also to experience life today. On Saturday, June 17, many people attended the event held in Foresters Falls on the property of Ross House, Exhibit Hall, St. Aidan’s Church, Garden and Tool Shed. Inside the Exhibit Hall, Hazel Hawthorne and Lianne Oattes were kept busy accepting the baked goods that were sold. By the end of the day, there were just a few cupcakes and cookies left. Other things to enjoy included working with woodworking tools of days gone by with David Fleming of Cobden, face painting, wooden toys by Tom Stephenson and a variety of music.
Susan O’Neil demonstrates spinning at Ross House on Saturday.
Allan Valliant spent time feeding his granddaughter Marceline Valliant.
Hazel Hawthorn is almost out of baked goods.
Riven Schilkie is happy with her balloon hat.
Penny Gordon and her father Jim (not shown) of Cobden had a display of their Back 40 Beekeeping business.
Bert Olmstead was in charge of the barbecue.
Unca Norm plays with Marceline Valliant.
Dave Fleming helps Quentin Stewart of Ottawa work a shaver.
Evie Finan listens as Tom Stephenson asks her questions about his woodworking toys.
John Olmstead is quite happy with his balloon dog.
Madison England gets her face painted by Sophie Procher.
Marie Zettler entertains the crowd with her accordion
Muriel Buttle spreads freshly churned butter on a slice of bread.
Reese Ellens plays with a wooden doll — that resembles US president Donald Trump.
Rev. Michael Bird checks out one of the many display cases in the Exhibit Hall.
Linda and Rev. Michael Bird prepare to leave the Exhibit Hall.
