b'Davidson completed his in 1900. Still,inheritance She recounted the treaty14, 1942, evoking the War Measures the survey was highly contested and tookhistory and pointed out that her peopleAct, an Order in Council was passed, years to finish. Davidson created severalwere already doing their part for the wargranting DND leave to expropriate the lots and planned for five roads to cuteffort, having young men who enlisted.lands, all the while continuing nego-across Stony Point. But some of them are overseas and sometiations. Ultimately, the community Community leaders chose to reservetraining in Canadian soil yetwhilereceived $50,000 for the land, improve-land that was both beautiful and able totheir backs are turned their beloved reser- ments and the cost of relocating houses sustain their people culturally, materiallyvation is taken right from under theirto Kettle Point. Although by May and spiritually. Outsiders also recognizedparents feet?! the First Nation had hired a lawyer the areas importance. In 1928, a real estateA council was called to discussto contest the decision, expropriation developer from Sarnia, W. J. Scott, appliedDNDs proposal on April 1, 1942.efforts were already underway. The to purchase frontage across the entireWhen the vote was held, 59 peopleDepartment employed Oliver Tremaine, reserve through Davidsons ranges A, B,stood against and 13 for the proposition.a contractor from Camlachie, to conduct C and D. A surrender vote was held onDespite the results, DND continued itsthe move, a project that began in June October 12. Eight months later, Scott paidpresence on the reserve, running test pits1942 and was completed the following $13,500 for all four lots along the Stonyand drilling for wells. Finally, on Aprilmonth that year.Point shore, amounting to 377 acres.Scotts purchase proved to be a smart business decision as cottage development bordering Lake Huron began to expandALDERVILLE TRADING POST throughout the late 1920s and 30s. TheGas, Cigarettes, Convenience, Clothing, Antiques and More!popularity of the motorcar and accessible roads brought others further out into the country on pleasure drives and picnics. Beginning in 1932, local residents appealed to Ontario to establish a public park somewhere in the vicinity. It was a difficult task, as most of the shorefront properties were privately owned. The provinces Department of Lands and Forests combed the area and decided that Lot 8 Concession A, now owned by the developer Scott, was the most suitable. Eight years after Scott bought all four frontage lots, he severed Lot 8, Concession A and sold it to the province for $10,000. In 1936, after six years of negotiations, Ipperwash Beach becameNEEJEES NATURAL MEDICINE the fourth provincial park in Ontario.Three short years later, CanadaFresh Baked Goods Available in Store, Great Prices! Drop in and See us!entered the Second World War. Early in 1942, the Department of National Defence (DND) wanted to establish an Advanced Training Base and looked toward Stony Point as a possible site. The area was close to a highway, had hills and valleys, inland lakes plenty of timber and, in the opinion of outsiders, a very small population. It was not long before DND contacted Canadas Department of Mines and Minerals, under which the Indian Affairs Branch could be found, asking to purchase the entire reservea land base of 2,240 acres. When the Kettle and Stony Point communities were approached for a negotiation, both were adamant that they did not want to lose any more land. An incredulousPlease contact ALDERVILLE TRADING POSTMary Greenbird wrote to Ottawa, I am the oldest and have rights to sayfor more information at 905-352-2915|email: tpost2915@gmail.comsomething about our poor childrens I ssue1 2020C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 21'