For fifteen years after a fire, the furniture store sat boarded and scorched until Brett Levitt’s father and a council took action.

“That was the closest thing to war I ever want to be in.” – Crissie Nash, Markdale, ON

“A person came to us and asked, ‘do you know anybody stupid enough to buy this creamery in Markdale?’”- Penny Chapman- Markdale, ON

“The community has given a lot to them, but they’ve given a lot back to the community, and that’s pretty amazing.”- Eric Robertson- Markdale, ON

While Jerry slipped away from his counter to play pool, FD Hill & Co would fill with farmers loading their sleighs with provision for the weeks ahead.