Introducing Howard Nadrofsky

Howard Nadrofsky recently retired after 50 years of working in the bush. He is best known around Huntsville as "The Wood Man," supplying firewood to area customers for the past 27 years.

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Introducing Joanne Osborne

Joanne Osborne is a relatively recent arrival to Huntsville. The registered nurse, who has accepted a position with the Algonquin Family Health Team providing geriatric care, loves to be outdoors and has also been volunteering for Hospice Huntsville since arriving last July.

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Introducing Steve Fairhall

Steve Fairhall has been a ski patroller at Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area since he was in high school about 20 years ago. For the past seven years he has been the patrol's supervisor. In the off-season, he has a maintenance and landscaping business. The father of two, Fairhall also enjoys playing soccer and hockey.

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Introducing Jen McColl

Jen McColl is the mother of five and the leader of Huntsville's La Leche League group.

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Introducing David Marsh

David Marsh is a retired principal who splits his time between Huntsville and Parry Sound. Born and raised in the Arctic, David has spent the last 10 years gathering much-needed items for Inuit communities and arranging for their shipment.

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Introducing the Grinch

This fun Christmas Eve profile describes how the Grinch, made famous by Dr. Seuss, retired to Huntsville and has been living here virtually undetected for years.

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Introducing Sharon Wilson

Sharon Wilson of Novar is the driver of the Huntsville Transit specialty bus for passengers with special needs and also of a school bus that takes students to Huntsville High School, Riverside and St. Mary's schools. Wilson is also an animal lover who has been on the board of the Huntsville Animal Shelter for the last 10 years.

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Introducing Jerry Brandt

Jerry Brandt is an industrial electrician at Panolam and a convener for the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. He began coaching minor hockey while in his early 20s and then trained to be a referee. The father of two has also been an Armour Township councillor for about 20 years.

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Introducing Paulette Quinn

Paulette Quinn of Dwight has worked at the A&P grocery store for the past 18 years. The mother of two and grandmother of two is also an active member of the Salvation Army.

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Introducing Douglas McDonald

Douglas McDonald is an employee of Canada Post who has been playing the bagpipes for the last 10 years. The father of two, Douglas says his favourite thing to do on weekends is spend time with his immediate and extended family.

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