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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Introducing Jacob Kriger

Jacob Kriger is a 13-year-old who has lived in three countries and now calls Limberlost Road home. Home-schooled for the past several years, he is interested in literature, art, philosophy, history and religion.

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Introducing Nancy Samuell

Nancy Samuell is a part-time circulation clerk at Huntsville Public Library, part-time office administrator for an orthodontist's office, the president of Huntsville High School's parent council, and mother of two.

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Introducing Reuben Pyette

Reuben Pyette is the owner of Independent Taxi and a developmental services worker for clients with special needs.

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Introducing Rev. GailMarie Henderson

Rev. GailMarie Henderson of the North Muskoka Pioneer Parish has been serving the Anglican communities of Aspdin, Grassmere, Newholme, Ravenscliffe and Ilfracombe since 2002. Originally trained as a nurse, the mother of three decided to follow the call of the church when her youngest son was 16.

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Introducing Irvin Payne

Irvin Payne is a retired Ministry of Transportation employee who has spent the past three years working to restore the Williamsport Cemetery, where generations of his family are buried.

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Introducing Alex Webb

Alex Webb is a 17-year-old Huntsville High School student who is active in academics, athletics and volunteering both locally and internationally.

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Introducing Dave Standfield

Dave Standfield is the head of the canoe shop at Taylor Statten camps on Canoe Lake in Algonquin Park. He is responsible for the fleet of about 200 canvas cedar strip canoes and offers a canoe-building program for campers.

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Introducing Susie McLean

Susie McLean moved to Huntsville last April after spending 50 years at the Huronia Regional Centre for those with developmental disabilities. She lives in a group home supported by Community Living Huntsville.

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Introducing Sharon Bacon

Sharon Bacon is a folk harp player, soprano, and home-schooling mother of four.

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Introducing Jonathan Baker

Jonathan Baker is an organic gardener, general contractor, husband and father who was born in England and came to Canada in 1974.

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Introducing Kelly Speers

Kelly Speers is the volunteer coordinator for Chrysalis women's shleter and supportive housing. The mother of two has been thrilled by the support the people of Huntsville have shown for Chrysalis.

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Introducing Greg Sutherland

Greg Sutherland, who grew up in Huntsville, is a music teacher, jazz record producer, magazine publisher, graphic artist, father and soccer coach.

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Introducing Amy Nadrofsky-Freake

Amy Nadrofsky-Freake is the program coordinator at Muskoka Literacy Council. She is enthusiastic about creating learning opportunities for others and about continuing to improve life for herself and her children.

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Introducing Verna Porter

Verna Porter is the chair of the Moon River Metis Nation. She and her husband retired to Huntsville in 1995.

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Introducing John Hertell

John Hertell has owned the Elegant Weinie Roast on Main Street for nine years. He is also a Silver Ambassador, member of the Huntsville-Lake of Bays Rotary Club and member of Trinity United Church.

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Introducing Ashley Lima

Ashley Lima is a fourth-year University of Guelph student from Huntsville who is spending the summer as a water quality monitoring technician for the District of Muskoka.

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Introducing Margaret Maw

Margaret Maw is the mother of six and grandmother of 15. She worked for many years at the A&P and has long been an active member of the Huntsville Curling Club.

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