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Driving Miss Daisy: Film Takes Backseat to Playhouse’s Live Production

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by Lorraine Payette, written May 22, 2014

(Gananoque, ON) The results are in, and the Thousand Islands Playhouse production of Driving Miss Daisy is an all out winner. Playing to a sold-out house on opening night, the play received ecstatic and excited reviews from audience members.

“I thoroughly enjoyed it,” said Lois Creed of Dexter, NY. “It was so much better than the movie. Hollywood made it into a cute little comedy, but the play is so much more than that. The people were real, the experiences were real. I felt like I’d known them all my life.” – to read more>

An Apology Is in Order

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by Lorraine Payette, written May 21, 2014

Sometimes when we write for publication, we make mistakes. Sometimes we try to edit things for length and go too far, or simply miss putting things in, or misunderstand what we were supposed to be saying in the first place.

In this case, I wrote an article for Living Here Magazine, the May/June issue, about Gananoque: Fishing in Ontario’s Ultimate Fishing Town. It was running long, so I started cutting back and made an omission. – to read more>

Red and White Celebration for 150th Anniversary of the Lansdowne Fair

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Summer Garden Contest Flyer

Summer Garden Contest Flyer

by Lorraine Payette, written May 21, 2014

(Lansdowne, ON) The village of Lansdowne is going all out this year in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Lansdowne Fair. In addition to all the other amazing things they have planned, LAFR (the Lansdowne Association for Revitalization) has created a wonderful, village wide summer garden competition.

“We have a colour theme for our hanging baskets and planter boxes in the Lansdowne community,” says Donna Dempsey of LAFR. “This theme is ‘Canada, Eh?’, using red and white flowers. If you would like to coordinate your gardens and planters with this theme, go for it! – to read more>

4th Annual Two Nations 1000 Islands Extravaganza Car Show in Clayton, NY

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Amazing vehicles can be seen at car shows and cruises

by Lorraine Payette, written May 14, 2014

(Clayton, NY) What does every Camaro want to be when it grows up? Why, a ’57 Chevy BelAir, of course!

And that won’t be the only great sight to be seen at the 4th Annual Two Nations 1000 Islands Extravaganza to be held May 16-18 at the Cerow Recreation Center, East Line Road in Clayton, NY. – to read more>

Grand Opening for 1,000 Islands Helicopter Tours

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by Lorraine Payette, written May 14, 2014

(Gananoque, ON) Have you ever wanted to just get above it all, look down on the world from above, and forget your cares and worries as you glide through the air, as free as a bird?

The time has come to make that dream a reality as 1,000 Islands Helicopter Tours holds its grand opening on Saturday, May 17. Starting at 11:00 a.m., they will be celebrating the season at the heliport situated at 88 County Road 32 in Leeds and the Thousand Islands (greater Gananoque). – to read more>

David Bradshaw takes medalist honours at PGA TOUR Canada Q-School

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PGA TOUR Canada – May 10, 2014

13 Canadians earn status for PGA TOUR Canada in 2014

Final leaderboard – British Columbia Qualifying Tournament (Bold denotes Canadian)

1. David Bradshaw – 73 (-17)
T2. Timothy Madigan – 67 (-9)
T2. Adam Long – 68 (-9)
T4. Greg Machtaler – 70 (-7)
T4. Ben Silverman – 69 (-7)

(May 9, 2014 – Courtenay, BC) – Encinitas, California’s David Bradshaw cruised to an eight stroke victory at PGA TOUR Canada’s British Columbia Qualifying Tournament on Friday, carding a final round 73 to finish 17-under par for the week. Bradshaw was among 18 players to earn exempt status and 42 total players to earn PGA TOUR Canada cards for 2014. – to read more>

Royal Canadian Legion Hosting Launch of “Voices from the Past”

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Branch 92

Branch 92

by Lorraine Payette, written May 8, 2014

(Gananoque, ON) The Branch 92 Royal Canadian Legion in Gananoque will be hosting a launch of the book, Voices from the Past: Canadian Letters from the First World War, on Saturday May 10 at 2:00 pm.

“The book contains about 100 letters from local men and women and about 125 from other Canadians,” says historian Bill Beswetherick.

The 297 page volume gives a very personal look at the experiences of these people during the great War to End All Wars.

Printed in an 8 ½” x 11” format, it also contains 62 photographs which lend to the feel of being there during this important time.

Copies of the book may be purchased at the launch, or at the Legion itself for $27.50 each. It is highly recommended as a wonderful look at the original history of WWI, and would be an excellent choice for the serious history fan or for anyone wishing to know more about Canada’s involvement in this war.

David Bradshaw opens up 10 shot lead at PGA TOUR Canada Q-School

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PGA TOUR Canada – May 7, 2014

West Virginia native fires course record 62 at Crown Isle

Second round leaderboard – British Columbia Qualifying Tournament (Bold denotes Canadian)

1. David Bradshaw – 62 (-17)
2. Greg Machtaler – 69 (-7)
T-3. Chris McCartin – 69 (-6)
T-3. Brendan Gielow – 68 (-6)
T-3. Russell Surber – 71 (-6)
T-3. Nate McCoy – 69 (-6)

(May 7, 2014 – Courtenay, BC) – Encinitas, California’s David Bradshaw opened up a massive lead at PGA TOUR Canada’s British Columbia Qualifying Tournament on Wednesday, firing a 10-under 62 at Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community to lead by 10 shots through 36 holes. – to read more>

David Bradshaw leads at PGA TOUR Canada’s British Columbia Q-School

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PGA TOUR Canada – May 6, 2014

Four Canadians tied for fourth after first round in Courtenay

First round leaderboard – British Columbia Qualifying Tournament (Bold denotes Canadian)

1. David Bradshaw – 65
T-2. Russell Surber – 67
T-2. Garrett Driver – 67
T-4. Adam Cornelson – 68
T-4. James Love – 68
T-4. Braeden Cryderman – 68
T-4. Greg Machtaler – 68

(May 6, 2014 – Courtenay, BC) – Encinitas, California’s David Bradshaw carded a 7-under 65 on Tuesday at Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community to take the first round lead at PGA TOUR Canada’s British Columbia Qualifying Tournament. Bradshaw led by two over Garrett Driver and Russell Surber after one round. – to read more>

Chalk the Walk Set to Dazzle Gananoque on May 17

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by Lorraine Payette, written April 29, 2014

(Gananoque, ON) What do magic hats, fire breathing dragons, balloon creations, live music and a whole lot of family fun in the sun have in common? They’re all part of Chalk the Walk in Gananoque, the first great outdoor event of the season.

The ever popular festival is returning to Gananoque on May 17, and organizers are anticipating that more amazing art will be hitting the pavement in Town Park. – to read more>