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Poetry Evenings Promise Good Things to Come

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 24, 2013, modified September 20, 2013

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – Just as life itself is the true food of the gods, poetry is the sound of the soul singing its enthusiasm. And Brockville is finding itself to be vibrating with this music almost everywhere it turns.

An intimate gathering of poetry lovers draped itself around the shop on August 21 as the first public Poetry Evening was held at the “From Here to Infinity” Gallery located at 213 King Street West. This was the first in a new series of monthly presentations to be held on the third Wednesday of each month by the co-owners of the business. – to read more>

3rd Annual Plein Air Comes to Rockport and Boldt Castle

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by Lorraine Payette, written September 17, 2013

(ROCKPORT, ON) – A drop in temperatures wasn’t going to stop Rockport from becoming a garden of delight for painters from Canada and the US as they opened their scenic village to artists for the Plein Air event held from September 13-15.

One of many similar worldwide events both formal and informal, Rockport participated for its third year in what has become an annual event for the village. Timed around the autumnal equinox, plein air opens the world up to vibrant and joyous expression by all who care to participate. – to read more>

Junior Ploughing Match Brings Out the Best

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by Lorraine Payette, written September 4, 2013

(LANSDOWNE, ON) – The Modler farm in Lansdowne was roaring with tractors as ploughs split the soil and opened the earth on August 30. Thirty-six young drivers were participating in a good natured competition between Leeds and Grenville as the 4-H held its Junior Ploughing Match, coinciding with the 100th Anniversary of the International Ploughing Match.

“It isn’t a good day for ploughing,” said Caleb Carmichael, 11, as he turned clods to help straighten a line. “The soil is too dry, and has a lot of clay. The ploughs aren’t heavy enough to break through, and you need at least two men standing on them to make the split.” – to read more>

Scarecrows Set to Invade Arthur Child Museum

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There is no limit to the imagination for making scarecrows
Scarecrows may be as funny, serious or scary as the creator wants them to be

by Lorraine Payette, written September 11, 2013

“I haven’t got a brain… only straw,” said the Scarecrow.
“How can you talk if you haven’t got a brain?” Dorothy asked.
“I don’t know… But some people without brains do an awful lot of talking… don’t they?”
– The Wizard of Oz

(GANANOQUE, ON) – Autumn is upon us, with shortening days and cooler temperatures. Cornstalks are beginning to brown in the fields and the leaves are exhibiting their first traces of the fire to come as their edges flash scarlet and orange and gold. It’s time for pumpkins and apple cider, for thick, comfy sweaters, for gingerbread and mincemeat pies.

And it’s definitely time for scarecrows. – to read more>

Lansdowne Up and Running for Terry Fox

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First memory balloon launch at Landon Bay in 2012
McKenna and Lisa Marie get ready to launch the 2012 memory balloons
Lansdowne Run founder Lisa Marie Gow with 2012 Terry’s Team member McKenna Modler

by Lorraine Payette, written September 11, 2013

(LANSDOWNE, ON) – Put on your cross trainers and get ready to go! Lansdowne is gearing up to head into its fifth annual Terry Fox Run at the Landon Bay Centre on the Thousand Islands Parkway on Sunday, September 15. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by a memory balloon release and start of the run itself at 9:00 a.m. – to read more>

GDHS Fur Ball 2.5 a Great Success

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by Lorraine Payette, written September 4, 2013

“Fox-es! … We are… wild and crazy guys!”
– Steve Martin as Georg Festrunk, SNL

(ROCKPORT, ONTARIO) The outrageous downpour that slowed the Gananoque and District Humane Society’s (GDHS) party animals down for the second annual Fur Ball didn’t dare show its cantankerous head on August 30 when they got together again to take off for Fur Ball 2.5. These were some serious cats and kittens, and they were out to have a good time rocking on the river to the joyous strains of R Banned, all for the benefit of the animals. – to read more>

492 Military Police Army Cadets Hosting Registration and Barbecue

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492 Military Police Army Cadets

492 Military Police Army Cadets

by Lorraine Payette, written on September 5, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) The Number 492 Military Police Canadian Army Cadet Corps is hosting a free barbecue at its annual registration being held on Wednesday, September 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. The event takes place at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre on King Street East in Gananoque. The program is for kids between the ages of 12 and 18. A birth certificate and OHIP card are needed for registration.

Police and Provost services have existed in many of the world’s armies since the time of Augustus Caesar (27 BC – 14 AD) or earlier. While relatively new to the Canadian Army, they were used to assist in managing the large armies that existed at that time, helping to keep order and deliver dispatches. The Canadian Military Police Corps came about during World War I in October of 1917, and were connected with the RCMP. Time passed, and in 1963 it was decided to amalgamate the Royal Canadian Navy (Shore Patrol), the Army (Provost Corps) and the Royal Canadian Air Force Police. These units came together to be the Military Police Branch. – to read more>

Painted Piano Plays Well in Gananoque’s Town Park

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Monika Seiler plays for two young fans
Folks gather to sing around the painted piano

by Lorraine Payette, written September 3, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) A sprinkling of notes, an arpeggio, perhaps an embellishment here and there, and the people start drawing in. It seems that no one can resist the painted piano sitting next to the band stand in Gananoque’s Town Park.

“Just having a piano in a public space or park, as opposed to your great-aunt Mildred’s parlour, automatically extends an invite to passers-by,” said Monika Seiler, currently at the Thousand Islands Playhouse with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. “The instrument is there. The music is encouraged. Everyone should have fun with it!” – to read more>

McKenna’s Dream Hosting Cruise for Childhood Cancer

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McKenna's Dream Cruise 2013

McKenna’s Dream Cruise 2013

by Lorraine Payette, written September 5, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) McKenna’s Dream will join with the Gananoque Boat Line to present their annual fundraiser, a magnificent 1000 Island Boat Cruise on Sunday, September 22, 2013. All proceeds from the cruise will go to the Children’s Cancer Fund in Kingston.

“September is Children’s Cancer Month,” said Erin Modler, McKenna’s mother. “We are so grateful to everyone for all their help.” – to read more>

GDHS Presenting Gala 4th Annual Autumn Dinner

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GDHS Autumn Gala Invitation

GDHS Autumn Gala Invitation

by Lorraine Payette, written September 5, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and enjoy a spirited auction to help raise money for a great cause. The Gananoque & District Humane Society (GDHS) is holding its fourth annual Autumn Dinner at 6:00 pm on Saturday, September 28, at the Christ Church Hall on Princess Street in Gananoque, and they’d love to see you there. – to read more>