The predicament
It was the 1960s, I was 13 years old and growing up way too quickly. In those days a boy was a man at 13 but that kind of thinking got me into a predicament. You see, I was thinking about a huge bass, the one I had seen earlier …
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Killaloe Farmers’ Market aims to increase visibility
Shoppers looking for the Killaloe Farmers’ Market last Saturday didn’t need eyeglasses to see one sign as Killaloe’s own Banksy — market organizer Rachelle Clayton — went to work with a set of chalks in downtown Killaloe. (above photo: Rachelle Clayton) But for those who like to look behind the …
Heritage Photo: Whitney Red Devils 1959 Champions
Only a short wait now until hockey fans can watch this year’s NHL playoffs. Meanwhile, to whet your appetite, here’s a local newspaper clipping that involves many well-known Whitney names. The Whitney Red Devils won the Madawaska Valley Hockey championship in 1959 by defeating Barry’s Bay four games to three. …
MV Library reopens July 29
The Madawaska Valley Public Library is pleased to announce that we will be re-opening on Wednesday, July 29th. Our regular hours have been adjusted to meet quarantine protocols for books and other library materials as mandated by Ontario’s Stage 3 Opening Plans for libraries. As of July 29th and until …
Tragedy averted by quick-acting Ash Grove Inn server
A young family who spent the afternoon of July 2 at the public beach on Kamaniskeg Lake are grateful that they — and others who attempted to help them — escaped harm after an innocent ride on an inflatable drifted into dangerous territory. Above clockwise from front left: the Graham family, …
Your Friday Funny: You’re really gonna like this one
As much of Ontario embraces Stage 3 reopening today, and as we have again become accustomed to certain personal services (beauty salons, barber shops, tattoo parlours) during Stage 2, it seems appropriate to share this cow comic with you, courtesy of cartoonist Reynolds. Enjoy! Image: Reynolds on cartoonstock
My veggies are in – now what?
I hope both you and all your plants have survived the extreme weather this season. We had rollercoaster temperature shifts in mid-June, from the frosty mornings to over 30C in a couple of days, high winds, a downpour with spotty hail, and tropical heat without rain for weeks in early …
Your Friday Funny – Make America Canada Again
We thought this Canada Day “Shout” from The New Yorker would give some of you a chuckle. It’s entitled “Make America Canada Again” and is courtesy of the genius of Tim Long with illustrations by Jason Logan. Enjoy! The slideshow will run automatically but you can hover over an image to …
Paddling through the pandemic
Mother/daughter team Claudia and Stefi Van Wijk recently announced that Madawaska Kanu Centre is open for the season. This year there are some changes because of COVID-19 but whether you want a rafting experience or expert paddling instruction, you’ll find it at MKC. As soon as the province gave the …
Heritage photo: Barry’s Bay Gentlemen Hockey 1980-81
If you’re feeling too hot this summer, take a leaf from Tony Yantha’s book and think “Ice” — no, not the ice his Barry’s Bay Dairy delivers throughout the Ottawa Valley – he means ice for hockey. Yantha provides this team photo of the 1980-81 Barry’s Bay Gentlemen Hockey Team. …
Congratulations class of 2020!
Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) students celebrated the end of their secondary schooling last evening with all the traditional trappings: mortarboards and gowns; speeches from the Class Valedictorian, MVDHS Principal, School Board Trustee, and even the Prime Minister; congratulations from MVDHS staff; and the presentation of a host of …
Valley congratulates and celebrates our 2020 graduates
In light of this year’s unusual circumstances, there is a community effort to highlight the 2020 grads here in the Valley. Congratulations to our young people who have overcome the challenges of learning and who are now moving to the next stage of their education. Here are some of the different …
OPP warns of bears entering unlocked cars
The OPP Haliburton Highlands Detachment has today reported on the activities of a car-loving bear. On Tuesday June 23 members of the detachment were called to investigate car entries in the area of Kennaway Road and Dudley Road in Haliburton. Their report of the investigation states that it “revealed a …
Ten books for summer reading
Some summer days are warm and sunny and others are cool and rainy, but all summer days are perfect for reading. Here are some suggestions for books to take to your favourite reading spot. (Above: a favourite summer reading spot in the author’s backyard . Photo supplied.) A Gentleman in …
Essential Little Things music video from Stone Fence Theatre
Editor’s note: We received the following message from Ish Theilheimer asking us to share it with family and friends. This Father’s Day weekend seems an appropriate time to do just that. This music video called Essential Little Things shows our take on how the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us who …