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Real Heroes Come Out at 3rd Annual Delta Documentary and Film Festival

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 24, 2013

(DELTA, ONTARIO) The stars were out in the daytime as the 3rd Annual Delta Documentary and Film Festival took the stage at the Delta Fairgrounds on August 23.

“I think this is a good space for kids to actually feel comfortable with their peers and it’s a safe environment where they can feel free to express themselves,” said Vicki Stevenson. “It’s really important and so well done. I don’t know how they do it. There’s a lot kids can do in this community if they’re into sports, but if you aren’t inclined that way or even if you are, and you really enjoy theatre, this is a really good thing to do. It’s a great alternative.” – to read more>

Everyone Comes Out for 33rd CornFest in Athens

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 20, 2013

(ATHENS, ONTARIO) There’s something special about holding an event for 33 years, and Athens went all out as they held their annual CornFest on August 17.

“Athens’ Cornfest is an annual village festival, marking its 33rd year in 2013, that allows you to be welcomed into the heart of village life,” says the committee. “A few of the many features included live music all day long and fresh buttered corn made using power from an old fashioned steam engine.” – to read more>

100 Years of Ploughing Competitions to Be Celebrated in Lansdowne

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100 years and going strong

100 years and going strong

by Lorraine Payette, written August 28, 2013

(LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO) With all the advances in agriculture over time, a straight furrow is still important. And the 4-H is still going strong, teaching young people this and all the other skills they need to keep farms alive and healthy far into the future.

This year is the 100th anniversary of the International Ploughing Match. – to read more>

Blue Piano Coming to Gananoque

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 28, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Get ready for some fun musical art as the Blue Piano comes to Gananoque on Thursday, August 29. The piano is being installed, and festivities will begin at 4:00 pm at the Farmers Market in Town Park as Monika Seiler and Alison Macdonald from “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (currently playing at the Thousand Islands Playhouse) come out to play a little something for those assembled at the site. – to read more>

Thousand Islands Bridge 75 Years Old and Going Strong

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 18, 2013

(ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY) A hush fell over the crowd as the guest speaker stepped onto the platform at the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority property on Collins Landing in Alexandria Bay, NY. The large white festival tent was filled to capacity and more, with 300 people seated and others standing in ranks four and more deep around the perimeter to listen to Brockville, Ontario, historian Brian Phillips speak on the 75th Anniversary of the Thousand Islands Bridge, which connects Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada with Alexandria Bay, New York, US. More than 2,000 people had come out to participate in the celebrations, which included musicians, vendors and a field of 360 antique cars and vehicles which were polished up and ready to show off for the occasion.

“It’s great to have Brian Phillips as a resource, because he’s taken the time and learned all about it and was able to share that with everyone here,” said Shane Sanford, Bridge spokesman. – to read more>

4th Annual Mallorytown Village Fair a Bigger Delight than Ever

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Barbara Patrick attracted a lot of attention with her art
Kim Robinson of Parks Canada displayed local wildlife
Shady lanes full of vendors and displays
Linda Davis brought her teas
Booths

by Lorraine Payette, written August 24, 2013

(MALLORYTOWN, ONTARIO) The 4th Mallorytown Village Fair, held on the grounds at the Mallorytown Community Centre, proved that once you’ve found the right formula, you just keep getting better and better.

Over 500 people came out to enjoy a step back in time on August 24 as vendors and entertainers, costumed interpreters and skilled craftspeople came out to let everyone see just how wonderful a time you can have. Perfect weather enhanced the day, and people of all ages found something to keep them happy at the fair. – to read more>

Mini Powwow in Gananoque a Cultural Delight

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 18, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) It seems to depend on whom and where a person is as to how they define the word “powwow”. But if you are willing to take the time and speak with those for whom it is a major event, it grows into a powerful and dramatic tool to spread love, language, culture and history throughout the world employing riotous colour, splendid dance and infectious music.

“Powwow is a chance to bring all of the people together,” said Kenny Leaf, a Mohawk from Akwesasne. “It’s a chance to meet all the different nations and cultures, and have a good time. Everyone comes from different places and we dance to heal and bring good things to everyone.” – to read more>

Rockport’s 1st Annual Prohibition Days the Bees Knees

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 18, 2013

“They can play the bugle call like you’ve never heard before
Sounds so natural that you’ll wanna go to war
That’s just the best band in the land …”
– Alexander’s Rag Time Band

(ROCKPORT, ONTARIO) Hot cha! Grease his palm with silver, and the bull will sleep all night while you and your gal slip into the speakeasy for a taste of bathtub gin and some smokin’ hot blues. But wake him up, and it’s twenty-three skidoo!

During the 1st Annual Rockport Prohibition Days, August 16-18, all the gangsters and molls, flappers and eggs, sheiks and shebas came out to indulge. Even the little guys brought their baby dolls along for a taste of the action. – to read more>

Paintings of 104th Regiment of Foot on Display at Arthur Child Museum

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Ten original paintings depicting the hardships of the march of the 104th Regiment of Foot from Fredericton, NB, to Kingston, ON, in the winter of 1813 are on display at the Arthur Child Museum in Gananoque.
Ten original paintings depicting the hardships of the march of the 104th Regiment of Foot from Fredericton, NB, to Kingston, ON, in the winter of 1813 are on display at the Arthur Child Museum in Gananoque.

by Lorraine Payette, written August 15, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Winter and early spring of 1813 were cold and miserable. The War of 1812 was on, and troops mustered all along the St. Lawrence to defend the Canadas from American invasion. And among those troops were the 104th Regiment of Foot from New Brunswick. – to read more>

Schooner Lois McClure in Port at Gananoque, August 29th – 31st

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Photos property of Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, http://www.lcmm.org

From Arthur Child Museum – Linda Mainse – Also 1813, The Shipwrights’ War and Other Stories

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s schooner Lois McClure will be in port at the PUC dock adjacent to Joel Stone Heritage Park, Water St., Gananoque from 6 pm Thursday August 29th to 10 am Saturday August 31st, open to the public from 11 – 6 pm on August 30th, during her tour commemorating the War of 1812 Bicentennial. As well, Art Cohn will present an evening talk titled “Shipwrecks: The Lake Champlain Experience” on Thursday, August 29th from 7:30 – 8:30 pm at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum, followed by refreshments. “The shipbuilding races and naval battles of 1813 helped to determine the outcome of the War of 1812, and left a legacy of shipwrecks beneath the waters of the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, and Lake Champlain,” explains Art Cohn, Special Project Director. “Our dynamic outreach program explores history where it happened, on the anniversary of the cross-border war that ushered in 200 years of peace.” – to read more>