Monthly Archives: August 2013

Scodro, Epperson share first round lead at ATB Financial Classic pres. by TELUS

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PGA TOUR Canada – 19 players with two shots of lead after 18 holes

First round Leaderboard – ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS
(Bold denotes Canadian)

T-1. Max Scodro – 66 (-6)
T-1. Chris Epperson – 66 (-6)
T-3. George Bradford – 67 (-5)
T-3. Wil Collins – 67 (-5)
T-3. Andrew Georgiou – 67 (-5)
T-3. Matt Makinson – 67 (-5)
T-3. Mark Hubbard – 67 (-5)

(August 6, 2013 – Calgary, AB) – Chris Epperson of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Max Scodro of Chicago, Illinois shot a pair of 6-under 66s at Country Hills Golf Club on Tuesday to share the lead after the first round of the ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS. – to read more>

Wampum Carries the Proud History of the Peoples at Aboriginal Day Celebration

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by Lorraine Payette, written June 24, 2012

(MALLORYTOWN LANDING, ONTARIO) In the shade of the willows near the shore of the St. Lawrence River, aboriginal historian Darren Bonaparte patiently put some old notions to rest as he spoke to the assembled crowd on the history of wampum, part of the Aboriginal Day celebrations held at the St. Lawrence Islands National Park at Mallorytown Landing on June 23, 2012. He also shared many stories with an eager crowd of listeners.

“Many people think wampum was money,” said Bonaparte. “Not so.” – to read more>

Shoal Sisters Bright New Fundraising Program for TIA

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by Lorraine Payette, written on July 27, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) What better way to start a perfect summer’s day than to go down to the Springer Theatre in Gananoque and indulge in an old fashioned shore breakfast? Jayne Curtis and her crew got out all the fixings, and the Thousand Islands Association (TIA) got its 2013 AGM going in fine style. The organization is proud to announce it has fifty new members, and is hoping for even more in the upcoming year. – to read more>