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CONTEST #3 - WHO IS THIS PERSON?

5/26/2016

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This famous person had the first name of GEORGE.  

He and his family moved from Manitoulin Island and bought a 160 acre farm which is still farmed today.

His family has strong roots in the community and have been heavily involved in the United Church, Massey Players, 4H, The Agricultural Society, politics, and countless social justice and community building causes.

And, yes, there is a road (and a fairgrounds building) named after the family.

WHAT'S THE SURNAME OF THIS MASSEY PIONEER?

    CONTEST #3 ENTRY

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CONTEST #2 CLOSED! 

5/2/2016

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PicturePhoto: Hugh Cummings collection
According to the Virtual Museum:

"The logging boom brought large, if relatively short lived benefits to the town [of Massey], not only through direct spending and employment, but through reaction of much additional work such as the sorting and sawing of logs.

The sorting jack near the mouth of the Spanish River for example, sorted up to _______________________ logs per day. Each log was identified as to owner by the company stamp or symbol imprinted in one end of the log with a metal stamp hammer. There are some of the original hammers located at the Massey Museum.

Sometimes unscrupulous operators would steal logs and cut off the stamped end but the force of the hammer blow was often enough to make an impression for a considerable distance down the length of the log. On at least one occasion, careful examination of the grain revealed the imprint of the rightful owner and led to prosecution of the thieves."

Is the correct answer:
  • 2500 logs were sorted per day
  • 10,000 logs were sorted per day
  • 32,000 logs were sorted per day
  • 66,000 logs were sorted per day

CONTEST CLOSES: Sunday, May 15th at 5pm.

​CORRECT ANSWER: up to 32,000 logs were sorted per day

WINNER: Only one entry was received so the prize of a free pair of tickets automatically goes to Chantal Jerome.  Thanks for entering Chantal!


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CONTEST #1 IS CLOSED! Winner: Chantal Jerome

4/17/2016

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WHO IS THIS PERSON?

QUESTION:  According an article partially titled "Slipping the Surly Bonds of Earth" this legendary Massey resident was described in the following way
One look at _____________________ and and anyone wishing to tangle with him would have second thoughts.  Built like a bulldog and just as tough, _____________ had a reputation as an aggressive fighter pilot and a man who cared more for his men and his mission than medals or promotions.
ANSWER:  Albert "Bert" Houle
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Photo: constable.ca

Who was this man?
Contest closed Sunday May 1st, 2016 at 5:00pm.

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    RULES

     1) Every two weeks or so, a new contest will be posted to our website and our Facebook page.

    2) Every legitimate guess, even if it is wrong, will be put in a draw for  TWO PASSES to the Massey Area Museum.

    3) Guesses must be posted to the appropriate contest page at masseyareamuseum.com

    4) Tickets must be claimed in person at the Massey Area Museum and will not be mailed.

    5)Tickets must be used in the season they were won, before the museum closes for the winter.

    6) One guess per household.

    7) Contest judges Jayson Stewart and Christine Berry will determine what is a "legitimate" entry (obvious thought put into the answer, no silly, on topic, etc.).

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  • Home
  • 150 THINGS
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    • Fire Engine
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    • General Store
    • Holy Bible
    • Hugh Cummings Photography
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    • Logging
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    • Parlour
    • Photos
    • Pointer Boat
    • School Room
  • EVENTS
    • ART SHOW >
      • JESSIE BURNSIDE MEMORIAL ART SHOW AND SALE
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      • 2021 Art Show and Sale
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      • 2013-2017 Art Show and Sale
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