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Bullied interviewed for The Tale of a Town project continued from p.6 Bullied was interviewed recently for The Tale of a Town project -- a site-specific theatre and media project that captures the collective memories of Canada's main streets, one story at a time. The initiative begins by gathering the histories of main streets and downtown cores through personal interviews with the people who live there. The project came to Oakville June 9-26 and will be showcased later this year at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. What should Oakville be remembered for? Bullied was asked, "What do you think Oakville should be remembered for?" She said people should salute the town for its welcoming nature, particularly during times of slavery in the U.S. "Great Britain abolished slavery, Canada soon followed and abolished slavery. It meant they could come here, be free people, earn a living and own a farm. Oakville should be remembered for it," said Bullied. She has extensive knowledge of that time period because one of her neighbours while growing up was a descendant of a slave, the Oakville woman noted. "He ran away, came to Canada, earned some money and then he went back and stole his wife from his master. He came 7 | Thursday, September 1, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Great Britain abolished slavery, Canada soon followed and abolished slavery. It meant they (former slaves) could come here (Oakville), be free people, earn a living and own a farm. Oakville should be remembered for it.... We wouldn't be where we are if it hadn't been for those people who came here with nothing and made a lot out of it. They made things so this became the town (it is today). We wanted to make sure that history was recorded. Oakville resident and Oakville Historical Society volunteer Red Hat Society chapter forming in Oakville The Red Hat Society is starting a new chapter in Oakville. Interested women approaching 50 years old and beyond are encouraged to meet at Tim Horton's, 228 Wyecroft Rd., on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. to learn more about the international social organization. The Red Hat Society was originally founded in 1998 in the United States by Sue Ellen Cooper. Donning a red hat and purple clothing, she gathered a group of friends with the sole purpose of connecting with like-minded woman, making new friends and enriching each others lives through the power of fun and friendship. Chapters in more than 31 countries Today, there are chapters in more than 31 countries. Members wearing red and purpose clothing meet once or twice a month for lunch at local restaurants and also take day drips periodically. Membership costs $36 annually. The group is limited to 20 members. Evelyn Bullied back and worked for the farmers. When he earned enough money, he went back and gave it to his master -- the price he would have got for himself," said Bullied. "Those are the people that came to Oakville and were accepted and treated like the rest of (us). If I can contribute that to the history, that's enough contribution by me about our town." A volunteer with OHS for nearly 25 years, Bullied said she joined the group because she felt someone needed to keep a record of Oakville's history and how it came to be what it is today. "We wouldn't be where we are if it hadn't been for those people who came here with nothing and made a lot out of it. They made things so this became the town (it is today). We wanted to make sure that history was recorded," said Bullied. Whenever she gets asked for her secret to longevity, Bullied jokes it's her "good, clean, pure living," but she actually credits her family's genetics. "I think a lot of it has to do with genes. When you grow up on a farm, somebody says, `Oh, well you get the best food then.' I say, `No, you sell the best. You eat the second best.'" Pipes & Taps Pub First Golf Tournament Sept. 26 at Glen Abbey 8:30am Shot-gun start · $200 Free Installation Sale on Safety Covers! Buffet to follow at the pub Oak Park Blvd. Trafalgar Rd Call to Reserve 231 Oak Park Blvd, Oakville Dundas St. Oak Park Blvd 12' x 24' Inground Kidney Shaped Pool $27,999 installed* Vinyl or Fiberglass available Replacement pool lineRs* 12' 14' 16' 18' 20' X X X X X 24' 28' 32' 36' 40' Rect Rect Rect Rect Rect 999 1199 $ 1399 $ 1599 $ 1999 $ $ designed for worry free protection 12` x 24` Rect SaFety coVeR $ 799 InStalled* 14' x 28' Rect $999 16' x 32' Rect $1199 18' x 36' Rect $1399 20' x 40' Rect $1599 InStalled* Safety coveR* HOT TUbS 2016 fLOOR mODELS cLEARANcE fROm $4995 *Limited time offer, No dealers please, Quantities Limited *Restrictions apply check in-store for details, not applicable on prior sales. Products may not be exactly as shown. 905-815-5252 504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1, OAKVILLE, ON L6H 3K4 www.leisureindustries.ca Taunton Rd. The Pipes & Taps 289-863-1155 Hays Blvd