Cute dogs are everywhere in King

Photo by Barry Wallace

I spotted these two being walked by their mistress on Keele Street in King City.  There names are Tasha and Sadie.  Yes, they were very friendly, but very short and I dare say they might disappear altogether in 6" of snow.

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Very specific sign...

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This new sign is on the north-west corner of Keele Street and Kingcross Drive, in King City.   It seems there is quite a menagerie of critters roaming around Kingscross Estates and residents have their concerns.   At this time of year, I'm sure turtles and frogs are safely tucked away for winter.   Canada Geese?   That could be another matter altogether.   I guess the real message is "slow down".

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Old house was once a train station

The Schomberg-Aurora Railway operated for 25 years, from 1902 to 1927, and ran along a 14-mile track between the village of Schomberg and the village of Oak Ridges, where it met the main railway track, running north to Aurora or south to Richmond Hill.   The house behind the trains cars (pictured above) was located on the modern-day, north-west corner of Main Street and Dr. Kay Drive.   The road bed of Dr. Kay Drive sits atop the former railway track bed of a 100+ years ago.   The picture below, taken a few days ago, shows the same century-old house that once served as a make-shift train station.

     

Photo by Barry Wallace

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Field stone cladding appears on Laskay Hall

 Photos by Barry Wallace

Passersby at Kinghorn can now get a glimpse of the field stone cladding being applied to the new lower foundation of the historic and transplanted Laskay Hall, beside the King Heritage & Cultural Centre.   The old hall is to become functional once again as a treasured community resource next spring, with a tentative grand opening celebration in May.

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Paintings by Ann Murray Livingstone...

Photo by Barry Wallace

Seen above is one of Ann Murray Livingstone's vibrant oil pointings that are currently hanging on the walls of the King Heritage & Cultural Centre in Kinghorn.

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'Trees of Giving' at Heritage & Cultural Centre

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Pictured herewith, are two of the ten Christmas Trees in the 'Trees of Giving' presentation at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre, which opens for public viewing this Friday, November 24th.  Highly creative in themes and artistically decorated, Christmas trees have been decorated by local community groups which are a special treat for visitors to the Kinghorn site.   The tree of delicious treats (above), is the work of the King Township Food Bank, while the tree below is the Grinch creation of King Township Library.   This community effort is a great attraction and treat, especially for folks with children.   You can vote for your favourite tree by donating $1 per vote and the proceeds go to the King Township Food Bank.   The 'Trees of Giving' are on display until December 18, and may be viewed Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Sure sign of winter...

 Photos by Barry Wallace

If the woodstove in the cafe at Pine Farms Orchard, on the 16th Sideroad, has been fired up, then winter is almost upon us.   You can tell the stove is once again doing its annual job, by the sign that tells visitors: Caution HOT Stove!  Buttertarts anyone?

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