JOHN BUTLER

firm designed to help organizations create pragmatic change. In 2014, John and his wife June moved to Grey Highlands full-time. “I wanted to learn as much as I could about local history and decided to read every article in the local newspaper in a given year. I chose 1905 because it was the last ‘Golden Year’ before the first World War. There was no war on the horizon, the period was economically prosperous, and everything was full of promise.”

During his research at the Grey Highlands Public Library, he discovered the delightful columns penned by Frederick Gee, and he knew there was a book there. So, he collected them, and now an otherwise forgotten piece of local history has been brought to light.

John Butler can often be found at the Flesherton Market selling his book on Saturdays through the summer, as well as those of other local authors. “Speaking Volumes Books and Audio” in Markdale will be expanding the work of local authors in our store starting in February and we are pleased to have John’s “House of Refuge” on our shelf.

By: Kevin Land