114th Brock's Rangers ~ C.E.F.

"Researcher seeking information, photos, letters, journals, militia relating to the 114 Brock's Rangers and the men of Haldimand County and Six Nations who served in WWI. Also seeking information relating to the local Women's Patriotic Leagues and Sock League from WWI. For more information contact: Ben (519) 409-0302 or Brocksranger@rogers.com "

One of the pleasures in a used bookshop is the researcher. Historical researchers and collectors typically frequent archives, libraries, antique shops, flea markets and used bookshops. (Not to mention e-Bay.) It is with pleasure that we pass along to our readers the above recently posted notice.
We first met Ben two years ago when he helped identify a WWII medal found on our family farm in Canborough, Ontario. When not working, participating in battle reenactments or hanging out in the Haldimand County Museum, Ben can often be found ~ where else? ~ in the military section of The Neat Little Bookshop. Please give Ben a call if you think you have something of interest.

We Go on Quietly Making History

Inevitably there are days when one simply prefers not to report to work, and it is nearly always the days when you forget the "highs." If you are going to have a good day, you have to approach it with expectation. The notable characters whom we meet everyday make us laugh, make us think ~ cause us to reminisce.
Our predecessor, Herb Martindale, who opened the first Neat Little Bookshop in 1976, will always be remembered as a distinguished, notable character. Equally, Joe Chapman, former military columnist for the Hamilton Spectator, could often be found debating world affairs in Herb's shop.
Today, we have the young man who does pen and ink drawings of disappearing train stations. We have the tennis player who has eighty-two chess boards in his collection. (His favourite book is, "Alice in Wonderland.") How can we forget the hockey goalie who can recite verses of Robert Service's "Sam McGee?" There is the book-binder who astounded us with his beautifully hand-made, leather-bound books trimmed with Scottish tartan. And every day there is sure to be someone who has been to the part of the world you mention.
So returning to work each day is wildly exciting. And yes, today we go on quietly making history.

Cayuga Women's Institute 100 Years Old

Centennial Cake was cut for the Cayuga W.I. 100th anniversary, Tuesday, May 12. Pages of Treedsmuir History, photos of past and present members, nostalgic newspaper clippings and endless verbal stories filled an evening. Old-fashioned piano accompanied traditional songs such as "Old Susanna" and "Home On the Range."
The village of Cayuga is 150 years old this year. In the year 1909, fifty years after the incorporation of a village, women were banding together with the common goal of improving their lifestyle.

Cayuga Chamber of Commerce

The May breakfast-meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is Wednesday, May 6, 8:00 a.m. Location: The Gingerbread House Restaurant, 311 Hwy. 54. Members are asked to bring food-bank items. Guest speakers will be a panel from the Cayuga 150th Centennial.