Summerford, Newfoundland and Labrador

Infobox City
official_name = Summerford
settlement_type = Town
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pushpin_map_caption = Location of Summerford in Newfoundland
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name = CAN
subdivision_name1 = NL
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Clayton LeDrew
established = Founded
established_date = circa 1890
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area_total_km2 = 16.6
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population_as_of = 2006
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population_footnotes =Cite web|url= http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=1008033&Geo2=PR&Code2=10&Data=Count&SearchText=Summerford&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=1008033 | title= Summerford Community Profile| author= Statistics Canada| authorlink=Statistics Canada|year= 2006 Census| accessdate= 2008-01-25 ]
population_total = 976
population_density_km2 = 60.8
timezone = Newfoundland Time
utc_offset = -3:30
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latd = 49
latm = 29
lats = 27
latNS = N
longd = 54
longm = 48
longs = 43
longEW = W
elevation_m = 10
website = [http://www.townofsummerford.com/ Town of Summerford]
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Summerford is a small town on the central coast of Newfoundland in Canada. It is located just off Provincial Route 340, Road to the Isles.

The "Town of Summerford" (formerly the "Farmer’s Arm" from unknown date – circa 1906) lies in New World Island, in Notre Dame Bay Newfoundland, Canada and had a population of 976 in the Canada 2006 Census. It is close to the neighbouring communities of Virgin Arm, and Cottlesville.

The Town of Summerford covers an area of km2 to mi2|16.6|wiki=yes|precision=1.

History

At Summerford’s advent, it was a town focusing on the industries of fishing and logging. It was a relatively prosperous town within rural, coastal Newfoundland. It contained three churches, which were filled every Sunday, for religion was paramount in this community. Farming was also a staple, as most grew their own food and raised their own animals for meat.

When World War I and World War II occurred, almost any man capable left the town to aid the British side, as at this point, Newfoundland was still a colony of Britain.

In the very early 70’s the Town Hall was established, which also serves as a community hall, fire station, and holds the library. The residents fought against having a town hall build for many years, knowing it would mean more taxes, but in the end, it was established anyway. The local government consists of a mayor (Clayton LeDrew), deputy mayor (Newman Harris) and a 6 to 8 councillors.

Economy

Summerford’s economy consisted of a mainly barter system for many years, and still implements it occasionally.

Historically there have been multiple regional schools, both elementary and high. In 2003 the so called Super School, New World Island Academy was opened. It is a K-12 school, and it’s students are from all over the island.

Tourists supply local artists and crafts people, as well as tour guides, etc, with income during the summer months. Mr. Lindy Rideout, of kayak making fame, gives guided paddles, mostly for tourists, and they are quite popular.

Government

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Education

Summerford residents generally attend New World Island Academy located along Route 340.

Health care in Summerford

Summerford required a doctor, so a clinic/house was built for him, in the very early 60’s. A full clinic was built later, in the late 60’s, because of population increases. The New World Island Clinic serves all of NWI, and is an extension of the Twillingate Hospital.

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