A Canadian Story Makes Us Proud

"A hand up, not a handout," Project Manager, Shane Carmichael.

Carmichael divides his time between Louisiana and Haldimand, Ontario. He is co-founder of Day of 1000 Canoes. www.1000canoes.com
Article in The Hamilton Spector, May 18, 2011
The Canadian Press (Click 3X on photo for larger image.)

Footpath Along the Grand Valley Trail

In York, the trail winds past the door of an early inn, Enniskillen Lodge, formerly the Mansion House. The white blazes are readily visible on road signs, posts and utility poles.

Photos by Lorna (Click 3X on photo for larger image.)

A Single white blaze, a white mark about five cm by fifteen cm, indicates the path. Two blazes placed one above the other indicate a change of direction -- the top blaze offset to the left or right.

The Grand Valley Trail Association, a charitable foundation, was founded in 1972. Portions of the footpath were later supported by various organizations. http://www.gvta.on.ca/

A Series, including historical notes, "Take-a-Hike" by Bill Haartman can be accessed on the GVTA website.

Grand Valley Trails Association

Guidebook*

A valuable guide for anyone planning a hike along the footpath in the Grand River Valley. Including historical notes, points of interest, description of flora and fauna. Advisory on hiking requirements. Removable maps convenient for hiking specific sections of the trail.

A fascinating read even if you are not planning a hike!

*Available at The Neat Little Bookshop $30

For larger image, please click on photo.

I Found Loveliness Today

I found loveliness today
Down along life's broad highway ~

Saw its beauty in the trees,
Heard it whisper in the breeze,
Listed it in songbird's trill,
Then again in flowering rill,
Felt its warmth in glad sunshine,
Rhythm caught in swaying pine ~

All along life's broad highway
I found loveliness today.

I found loveliness today
Down along life's broad highway ~

Beauty within pastures green,
Next in clouds of silvery sheen,
Golden glow at break of day,
Joy in children at their play.
Scented odor of wild rose;
Peace I found where violet grows ~

All along life's broad highway
I found loveliness today.

~ Carleton Everett Knox

(Photo: Lorna)

Summer Sports

The Courts are Open

The Neat Little Bookshop is closed at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 13. We appreciate your patronage and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
Also, Saturday, May 14. Thank you. We can be reached by telephone 905-577-5635.
Just a reminder: Visit http://www.1000canoes.com/ and mark Saturday, June 25 on your calendar.

Photos: The Grand River, York, Ontario

Tennis Court Park ~ Cayuga-On-The-Grand