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T H E S W O R D

Volume 10 Issue 11 November 2013

http://www.champlainseniors.ca WRITER- THIS ISSUE – Tony Shaw OCTOBER 01

MC Dave King presented some philosophical quotes, assorted songs and some jokes deemed by the President as the 'Groaners of the month.' Very well presented anyway! SPEAKER Guest Speaker, Paul Weber, was introduced by Bob Bowles Paul gave a summary of his father’s experiences. Paul Senior was born in 1911, enlisted in the RCAF in 1943, became a pilot, was shot down and suffered severe burns in 1944. He was sent to

a hospital in East Grinstead, UK, which specialized in skin grafting. After returning home to Canada, 'Web' worked for Bright’s Wines for a time, and in 1962, purchased a property on Hwy 11, north of Orillia. There he opened a hamburger stand, and added railroad cars. In 1981, when Hwy 11 became divided, Paul bought a surplus bridge from the CN Tower in Toronto, and erected it across the highway. The restaurant has, for many years since, been a landmark and a flourishing establishment. OCTOBER 08 MC Bob Burns presented songs, humorous quotes and words of wisdom with some confusion over the selection of songs to be sung.

Dave King as MC with the Choir

Paul Weber Jr.

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SPEAKER Guest Speaker, Dr. Laura Grant was introduced by Vic Koby, and spoke on Naturopathic Medicine. She described various methods for diagnosing and treating root causes of complaints and illnesses. She mentioned

Clinical Nutrition, Botanical and Herbal Medicines, along with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. She tries to find the root cause of an illness and prepare an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Grant's presentation was very well received. OCTOBER 15

MC Pat Verner gave a presentation of assorted good jokes and quotes. Overall this was a job well done. SPEAKER Vic Koby welcomed Constable Don Fleming, OPP Canine Unit and his companion Ty, a German Sheppard. There are 28 Canine units in the OPP. Don and Ty work in the Orillia area but can be called to work in other areas of the province. Ty is seven years old. Don gave an interesting account of

the applications of the unit’s functions and capabilities of the dogs, from search and rescue, to tracking, apprehending subjects, and sniffing for banned narcotics and like substances. A further demonstration of the dog's obedience and attack abilities were shown. The dogs are situated throughout the province, and reside

Bob Burns, MC and the Choir

Dr. Laura Grant of the Arborvitae Naturopathic Clinic

MC Pat Verner and the Choir

Constable Don Fleming and Ty

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in kennels at their handler’s residence, to be on-call 24/7. The demonstration was very interesting. OCTOBER 22 MC, Jerry Lynch provided an entertaining program with a number of Irish songs and even some new jokes. SPEAKER

Bill Price introduced the Speaker, Alison

Kirkpatrick, liaison of the Invasive Species and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Alison gave an

informative study of

Terrestrial Invasive

Species. She described their adverse effect on native species of plant and wildlife in the natural pathways of our country, with over 441 known harmful destructive species. Among the listed were Zebra Mussels, Round Gobys and Rusty Crayfish, which are introduced to the lakes by shipping, and destroying the natural inhabitants. OCTOBER 29

M/C John Watkins gave a humorous presentation of jokes, Irish, Scots, and lawyer variety, along with a lively selection of songs, ending with 'Sweet Caroline'. During the presentation, John distributed apples amongst the members to test their ability to follow his instructions.

Alison Kirkpatrick

MC, Gerry Lynch and the choir

MC, John Watkins and the Priceless Choir

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SPEAKER Guest Speaker Brian Swaile was introduced by Brian Pounder. The speaker, representing Trees Ontario, a seed supply contractor, lectured on planting trees for re-forestation for crop protection, wind breaks, and to prevent river bank and land erosion. The goal of the 50 Million Tree Program is to sequester carbon; enhance and diversify southern Ontario’s landscape; increase adaptive capacity to withstand climate change; moderate local climate by providing shade, moderating temperature extremes and reducing the effects of storms; increase wildlife habitat and increase soil quality. Trees Ontario is working with local tree planting agencies in Ontario, including regional Conservation Authorities and local Ontario Stewardship councils to implement this program, as well as continuing to work with these agencies on its other tree planting grant programs. Planting agencies also work directly with landowners to determine site eligibility, allocate funding and coordinate planting.

Brian Swaile of Trees Ontario

Couchiching Beach Park, October 01, 2013

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING EARL WATTS Earl is in in Room 335 at the Champlain Manor, in pain and flat on his back. He would welcome visitors. This report is from Brian Pounder who visited him recently.

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COMING EVENTS DATE EVENT CONTACT

NOV 07 ………. Joint Effort 2013, Orillia Opera House, 7:30 pm Bill Price NOV 09 ………. Kiwanis Mammoth Auction. ODAS Park Charles Kelly NOV 10 ………. Billy Bishop Goes to War, St Andrew’s Presbyterian

Church. $15.00.

NOV 11 ……… Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph. 11:00 am. NOV 23 ………. Salvation Army, Christmas Kettles Vic Koby DEC 03 .……… OPP Interviews with Graduating Officers. John Wallinger

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS (Jim McAdams)

Nov 02 Lois Sherwin Nov 12 Harvey Reading Nov 21 Bill Keller Nov 08 Gerry Methot Nov 16 Margaret Spurgeon Nov 25 Joan Evans Nov 08 John Wallinger Nov 18 Charles Kelly Nov 26 Mailyn Dobson Nov 11 Lynne Scott Nov 20 Keith Elliot Nov 28 Bill Grant Nov 12 Susan Duff

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES (Jim McAdams) Nov 02 Lorne and Christine Thompson Nov 06 John Davey and Cheryl Behan Nov 03 Bill and Helen Keller Nov 08 Dick and Ann Sleep

GUEST SPEAKERS (Vic Koby)

NOV 05 Dennis Lee - Laclie Pharmacy - Prescribing to Cure or Prevent

NOV 12

Doug West - A Canadian View of the Aboriginal Status

NOV 19

John Mayo - The Uncertain Investing Future

NOV 26 TBA POTPOURRI (Fayne Bullen) Nov 12 Chip Weist Nov 26 Larry Fitzhenry PAUSE FOR THOUGHT (Bill Price) MASTER OF CEREMONIES (Ross Ferguson) Nov 05 Cliff Spurgeon Nov 05 Bill Price Nov 12 Bob Bowles Nov 12 Toni Lisi Nov 19 Larry Fitzhenry Nov 19 Gerry Murfitt Nov 26 Pat Verner Nov 26 Mike Jones Please Note; if you do not get the Bulletin by email by the weekend after the last meeting of the month, go to the web site to download it. The Champlain Seniors Web Site is http://www.champlainseniors.ca William Leslie – Editor - w.leslie@rogers.com