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The Show Must Go On: Fond Memories of Coe Hill and Glimpses of the Life of the Howard Gunter Clan

by Heather Gunter Campbell

105 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-0157; ISBN 1-55395-794-6; US$15.50, C$17.95, EUR14.50, £10.00

You'll learn and you'll laugh as you read this delightfully blended mixture of rural history and entertaining family tales. The setting is Wollaston township, North Hastings, Ontario and the stories centre around the entrepreneurial Gunter family.

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About the Book Fond, funny, and sometimes frightening memories exude from this 104 page book. The entrepreneurial and innovative approach to life shown by the author's parents, Howard and Hazel Gunter, are told in conversational style. In addition, early chapters tell of the pioneering great grandparents of the 1850's while later chapters include memoirs and sometimes secrets of the author's own childhood and teen days in the 1940's to 1960's. The family names Gunter, Wilson, and Soble all have special significances. This book is also available from Heather at 1-613-582-325, or at these retailers : Ashlie's Books in Bancroft; The Old Hastings Gallery Store in Ormsby, Ont; Lakeside Pavilion of Barry's Bay, Ont.; Wilno Crafts, and Madawaska Art Shop in Maynooth; Also written by Heather and published by Trafford is Dear Hearts and Gentle People. Reviews "To say that we enjoyed it would be an understatement. It was very well written, interesting, entertaining, and brought back many memories that I had not thought of in many years." Vivian W.G. "I started reading it on Friday night and finished it on Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed it and could relate to so many things." Lois A. "This morning after John left for work, I poured another cup of tea and started reading. I so enjoyed your book that I finished it before I had my shower!" Sue A. "It is very well done and certainly depicts the "good old days" in the area. Your dad certainly was an incredible person and a great contributor to the community." Sandra J. "It was great! It brought back a lot of memories. I would like to order 3 more copies. I can't wait until your next book. Bonnie B.

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About the Author Heather Gunter Campbell was born in Coe Hill, Ontario and received her elementary education there and her secondary education at North Hastings High School, Bancroft, Ontario. In 1961 she left to begin her teaching career which took her from Oshawa to Peterborough and finally to Beachburg, Renfrew County, where she lives today. She married Frank Campbell of Lake St. Peter in 1962 and they have two children and two granddaughters. Heather has been enjoying retirement since 1995, and is fulfulling her dreams of writing, teaching piano lessons, and travelling. She belongs to a local writing club and has been published in magazines, newspapers and anthologies, and this is her first book. She was inspired by stories her Dad recorded on tape (at her insistence). The book includes over 50 photographs relevant to the stories. See Heather's latest book Dear Hearts and Gentle Peoplealso published by Trafford. Contact the author at Box 148 Beachburg, Ontario Canada K0J 1C0

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Sample Excerpts

Old Time Religion

It was a delight for Dad to tell about his Aunt Nan, a sister of his father's, who married Seth Welsh. They eventually moved to the States and she became a minister. One time Dad had to meet her at the train in Belleville. He was to drive her to Coe Hill but during Dad's trip to Belleville rain began falling, followed by freezing temperatures. Even with his trusty Oldsmobile he thought a return trip would be too risky. The road was a sheet of glare ice.

Dad said, "Aunt Nan, we're going to have to stay over in Belleville. We can't get home in this."

She said, "Howard, I want to go to Coe Hill. If you drive I'll pray."

And so they started out. There wasn't another car on the road and the road was truly treacherous. Dad could not explain what kept the car on the road. It had to have been his Aunt Nan's prayers. Finally at Madoc they met the sander. From there on the road was better and they arrived safely in Coe Hill. Dad felt like kissing the ground.

Aunt Nan was a devout evangelist and always had prayer in the morning. She would come to the barn and say, "Henry, come and have prayer with us."

His reply was, "Nan, you know I don't have time. If the Lord doesn't know what's good for me, there isn't much sense me asking Him for it."

Angels Watching Over

Sometimes the waters would get a little rough while they were out fishing. Frank remembers a time that this happened and they resolved that they'd better head for shore. The little fiberglass boat battled its way through the waves as they increased in intensity. Dad kept his eye fixed on shore and his hand on the throttle. Frank hung on, dodging the spray. Just as they reached shore the end of the bow broke out of the boat and the water gushed in. Frank and Dad pulled the boat up on shore, surveying the damage.

"Boy, I'm glad that didn't happen any sooner," Dad said. "You know I can't swim a stroke!"

That revelation and the realization of his responsibility certainly unnerved Frank a bit. Imagine a man who spent as much time on the water as Dad did, not being able to swim!

What did they do?

Well, although there was not a soul in sight. . .

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