I hope that everyone on the Ontario side had a safe and enjoyable long weekend. Despite the intense heat, it has been a great summer for swimming, boating, fishing golfing and other outdoor activities.
Last week, we spent three days camping with our family at Rideau Acres campground in Kingston. The weather was beautiful. We enjoyed swimming, playing games, sightseeing, shopping, relaxing, good food. and drinks. We took a ninety minute cruise on the Island Belle and toured a bit of Kingston, which has many attractions.

Larry and Mark took the Old Fort Henry tour, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The stern and regimented life of soldiers was highlighted. Discipline was the order of the day, and there was a stark contrast between officers and regular soldiers. The defense of British controlled Canada was clearly the motivation for the building of Fort Henry. The establishment of this fort and the building of the Rideau canal from Kingston to Ottawa were considered essential defenses against military aggression from the south. However, the cannons were never fired in anger, and today, Fort Henry is a reminder of our past and caution for our future as Canada must always “stand on guard for thee”!
Happy birthday is wished to our dear neighbour Earl Grieve, who celebrating his birthday on Aug. 9. All the best of health and happiness is wished to you Earl in the coming year. Allan Pilon, of Pembroke is also celebrating his birthday on Aug. 9. All the best is wished to you Allan.
Special 50th anniversary wishes are wished to Rachelle & Gerry Fitzpatrick, who are celebrating on Aug. 10. May you share many more years of God’s richest blessings of love, peace and joy.