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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>

All Eyes Were on Delta for 183rd Fair

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By Lorraine Payette, written August 1, 2013

(DELTA, ONTARIO) The 183rd annual Delta Fair brought out its best for everyone from July 25-28. One of the oldest operating fairs in Canada, it is as popular today as it was back when everything started in 1830. – 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>

Thousand Islands Playhouse Fish Fry Fundraiser

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AUGUST 3, 2013, OPENING NIGHT OF THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

GANANOQUE, ON –Every year, friends of the playhouse gather on the decks to celebrate another summer of world-class entertainment at the annual fish fry fundraiser. Join the party this year on the opening night of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on August 3rd, 5:30pm at the Springer Theatre and enjoy fish, fries, a selection of salads and ice cream with your ticket purchase. A cash bar will be available, and everyone is welcome to take part in the variety of fundraising games for a chance to win some great prizes! (Participation by donation). – to read more>

Big Bass Challenge Better than Ever

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by Lorraine Payette, written July 10, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) A field of 500 participants were invited out to try their hand at the second annual Big Bass Challenge held in Gananoque from July 6-7. Early morning rain brought out the anglers and the fish were biting with a vengeance. This fantastic event took place on the St. Lawrence River and was open to amateurs of all ages and from all places who enjoy the thrill and sport of fine bass fishing. In addition to the fishing, the Challenge reached out to assist three charities – McKenna’s Dream, Ms Bassin’ and Tim Horton’s Kids Camps. – to read more>

Nothing Can Sink Second Annual GDHS Fur Ball

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by Lorraine Payette, written on July 19, 2013

(ROCKPORT, ONTARIO) It looked like a job for Noah’s ark on July 19 when the skies opened over Rockport and the winds came up. But a severe thunderstorm wasn’t about to put the Gananoque and District Humane Society’s (GDHS) second annual Fur Ball aground. – to read more>

149th Lansdowne Fair Crowing with Success

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by Lorraine Payette, written July 21, 2013

“Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken,
Lay a little egg for me!”
– children’s folk song

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(LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO) The parade swept grandly through the village on July 18, with chicken aficionados on every float, and marchers strutting their stuff. At four locations along the route, Dreams In Motion produced crowd pleasing flash mobs, doing the chicken dance and asking everyone to join in. The Colonel for the Day brought his “buck-buck-bucKET!” as chickens rode horses and bicycles. The St. Lawrence District Medical Centre marched as turkeys, and everyone fluffed up and flapped their wings to be their absolute best. – to read more>

Third Annual Pirate Fest Had Something for Everyone

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by Lorraine Payette, written on July 17, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) ‘Twas a fair wind that blew the tall ship into port at the Joel Stone Heritage Park on July 11, ushering in Gananoque’s third annual Pirate Fest. All the usual crew came ashore – from Captain Jack Sparrow to Capt’n Tor and his Naer-Do-Well-Cads – and a few new ones came to join them, including Mermaid Michelle and pirates of every imaginable size and shape.

“This is a popular event,” said Kathy MacRae of the Gananoque Boat Line and major sponsor of Pirate Fest. “I’m happy to say we had more participants than last year.” – to read more>

SLDMC Holds Exercise the Block in Lansdowne

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Butler loved the walk
Event organizers Heather Cross, president of the SLDMC, and Gail Holtved, coordinator of the building expansion campaign
Annabelle and Abigail, both 3, enjoyed participating
Exercise the Block volunteers
Volunteers got together to pose with the cheque for $4,036

by Lorraine Payette, written June 2, 2013

(LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO) About 40 brave souls came out on June 1 and participated in the St. Lawrence District Medical Centre’s (SLDMC) first ever Exercise the Block event held in the village of Lansdowne on June 1.

“At this time, we have collected $4,036 from this one event,” said Heather Cross, President of the SLDMC.

The Centre is attempting to raise funds to complete a necessary expansion to its existing facility. – to read more>