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TI Playhouse Takes a Road Trip through Time with “Driving Miss Daisy”

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by Lorraine Payette, written May 7, 2014

“I don’t want you. I don’t need you. And I don’t like you saying I’m rich…” (MD)

“You can’t drive, but you probably do a lot of things I can’t do. It’ll all work out…” (H)

“Wait, you’re speeding – I see it!” (MD)

“We ain’t doing but 19 miles an hour…” (H)

– Miss Daisy and Hoke from “Driving Miss Daisy”

(Gananoque, ON) Prepare to laugh, cry and be completely delighted as the Thousand Islands Playhouse opens the 2014 season with a heart-warming ride through time in their production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Driving Miss Daisy.” Starring Nicola Lipman as Miss Daisy Werthan, Walter Borden as her chauffeur Hoke Colburn, and Brian Linds as her long suffering son, Boolie, this is the perfect way to warm up after a long, tiring winter. While Borden and Linds are making their debut at the Playhouse, local theatre goers will remember Lipman from her amazing performance in “No Great Mischief” during the Playhouse’s 2013 season. – to read more>

The Scandal that Rocked Rockport

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by Lorraine Payette, written April 23, 2014

(Gananoque, Ontario) It has all the elements of a Hollywood movie – the richest man in town married a woman nearly 40 years his junior just 2 ½ months after the death of his first wife. Less than two years later, he died, disinheriting his family and leaving his new wife his entire estate. A trial ensued to try to undo the will, but in the end, she won everything… – to read more>

Gananoque’s Got Heart – Helping the Victims of the Bell Tower Mall Fire

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by Lorraine Payette, written April 30, 2014

“You’ve gotta have heart
Miles and miles and miles of heart…”
– You’ve Gotta Have Heart

(Gananoque, ON) The victims of the tragic Bell Tower Mall fire are learning just how amazing the townspeople of Gananoque really are.

On April 17 a fire broke out in the complex, killing one person and leaving 11 others homeless. Although a person has been charged in the incident, that’s a far cry from solving the problem for those who now find themselves with nothing.

“We’re accepting useful donations for the fire victims,” said Tara Berry of Overstocks at 122 King Street East in the town. “We’ve opened up a bank account for them. There are six families with no place at all to go. They need everything.” – to read more>

Auditor General Confirms OLG Plan Rigged From the Start: Clark

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by Michael Jiggins, Executive Assistant to Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark – written April 28, 2014

“Residents deserve the assurance that the process is fair and above-board and that the government and OLG are truly considering the impact on existing host communities and on the residents of potential host locations.”

– Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark on March 28, 2013, the day an Ontario PC motion calling on the Auditor General to investigate OLG was tabled.

(QUEEN’S PARK) – Ontario ’s Liberal government stacked the deck against the future of the Thousand Islands Casino by endorsing a plan to move it to downtown Kingston. – to read more>

Kemptville College Announcement a Welcome First Step: Clark

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by Michael Jiggins, Executive Assistant to Steve Clark, MPP, Leeds-Grenville – written April 22, 2014

(KEMPTVILLE) – An essential first step, but there is much more work to do.

Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark used those words in responding to today’s announcement that the provincial government is providing $2 million to ensure an intake of students at Kemptville College this fall for the 2014-15 academic year.

“Since the closure was announced on March 12, my message to the Premier and the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities was that we needed that new group of students coming in this September – we couldn’t allow the lights to go out,” said Clark, who thanked Minister Duguid for working with him and the community to make that happen. – to read more>

Sheba’s Haven Hosting 1st Annual Kindness and Healing Event

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by Lorraine Payette, written April 22, 2014

“There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth…”
– Rainbow Bridge

(Inverary, ON) Sheba’s Haven in Inverary, Ontario, knows perhaps better than anyone else the sweet pain and sorrow of losing a loving, lifelong non-human companion. Since its humble beginning in 2000, many dogs have passed through its gates to find love and care as they spend their last weeks, months or sometimes years living in dignity at this one of a kind palliative care facility.

A small palliative care facility for dogs at 1830 Sunbury Road in Inverary, this registered charity looks after about 10 dogs at a time on a three-acre lot. There is plenty of room for them to get out and play, hunt for interesting things in the grass, or just bask in the sun. They receive the best in veterinary care, special diets, and the use of holistic and other natural treatments to guarantee that their remaining time is as comfortable and rewarding as possible. – to read more>

Jordan Krantz Takes Medalist Honours at PGA TOUR Canada Q-School

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PGA TOUR Canada – April 19, 2014

Six Canadians among 43 to earn status on PGA TOUR Canada for 2014

Final leaderboard – Florida Qualifying Tournament (Bold denotes Canadian)

1. Jordan Krantz – 66 (-2)
2. Ryan Brehm – 72 (E)
3. Paul Cormack – 67 (+1)
4. Dan McCarthy – 73 (+2)
5. Kelvin Day – 70 (+3)

(April 19, 2014 – Reunion, Fla.) – Vermillion Bay, Ontario’s Jordan Krantz carded a final round 66 at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Reunion Resort on Saturday to claim medalist honours and lead all 43 players who earned status at PGA TOUR Canada’s Florida Qualifying Tournament. – to read more>

Ryan Brehm Leads PGA TOUR Canada Q-School Through Three Rounds

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PGA TOUR Canada – April 18, 2014

Fourth round to resume Saturday in chase for PGA TOUR Canada status

Third round leaderboard – Florida Qualifying Tournament (Bold denotes Canadian)

1. Ryan Brehm – 71 (E)
2. Dan McCarthy – 72 (+1)
3. Richard McDonald – 70 (+2)
T-4. Jeff Dennis – 71 (+3)
T-4. Bruce Woodall – 71 (+3)
T-6. Christian Westhorpe – 72 (+4)
T-6. Jordan Krantz – 71 (+4)
5 others at +4

(April 18, 2014 – Reunion, Fla.) – Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Ryan Brehm shot a 1-under 71 at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Reunion Resort on Friday to take the lead through three rounds at PGA TOUR Canada’s Florida Qualifying Tournament. The 28-year old was the only player at even par or better through 54 holes and held a one shot lead over Syracuse, New York’s Dan McCarthy. – to read more>

Miller, McCarthy share overnight lead at suspended PGA TOUR Canada Q-School

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PGA TOUR Canada – April 17, 2014

Zero players under par through 36 holes in windy conditions

Third round leaderboard – Florida Qualifying Tournament (Bold denotes Canadian)

T-1. Clark Klaasen – E/-
T-1. Brad Miller – E/-
T-3. Ryan Brehm – +1/-
T-3. Dan McCarthy – +1/-
T-3. David Holmes – +1/-

(April 17, 2014 – Reunion, Fla.) – Baltimore, Maryland’s Brad Miller and Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Clark Klaasen were the only two players at level par or better when third round play was suspended due to darkness at PGA TOUR Canada’s Florida Qualifying Tournament at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Reunion Resort on Thursday. – to read more>

Westhorpe, Klaasen lead at PGA TOUR Canada Q-School

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PGA TOUR Canada – April 16, 2014

Round two suspended due to darkness, will resume Thursday at 8 A.M.

Second round leaderboard – Florida Qualifying Tournament (Bold denotes Canadian)

T-1. Christian Westhorpe -2/-
T-1. Clark Klaasen -2/-
T-3. Peter Campbell -1/-
T-3. Colby Wilson -1/-

(April 16, 2014 – Reunion, Fla.) – Toronto, Ontario native Christian Westhorpe and Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Clark Klaasen shared the lead at 2-under par before play was called due to darkness at PGA TOUR Canada’s Florida Qualifying Tournament on Tuesday. Play is scheduled to resume Thursday morning at 8 A.M., with 66 players still left to begin their second round. – to read more>