Poetry Reading with Neil Paul

We are pleased to host another Thursday afternoon with Neil Paul. On a lazy day in August we relaxed over coffee while Neil Paul read poetry and discussed writing. He described several life experiences that influence his compositions.

Circle Thursday, 14 October, 1:30 p.m. on your calendar. It promises to be a treasured few hours with a man who observes life with a sensitivity that he passes on to his reader. Neil's book, A Slim Volume, makes a charming gift for only five dollars.

Photo: Neil Paul signs a book for Mrs. Huitema.

Cayuga Development

Excavation has begun on a survey of twelve houses at the end of Winnett Street N. , Cayuga. Located along the former Penn Central railway, the housing project is within shouting distance of the controversial St. Lawrence Resin Products. According to Mayor Trainer and councillor Sloate, Haldimand County Council has been working hard to get the derelict plant cleaned up.

Photos by: Lorna

Green Energy replacing Coal Plant

Haldimand County is currently slated for between 180 and 200 wind turbines. Andy Frame, formerly a senior adviser, Electric Utilities, Ontario Ministry of Energy, states that "the changes in hydro rates are being driven by the policies of the McGuinty government and their decision to shut down coal plants, and replace power supplies with green energy sources."
"Stop paying exorbitant prices for wind and solar power, and no more long-term contracts. Manufacturers of wind and solar equipment are making good profits on these programs."*
*Andy Frame, consultant in the electrical power industry, The Hamilton Spectator, October 7. Pg. A11.

Photo by: Lorna. Malancton, Ontario

Ernest Hemingway's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech

Thank you Jeremy Henatyzen for this wonderful link.

Two Autumn Days

All day in gusty showers, I saw the leaves
Swept eddying downward to the rain-soaked sod;
I saw upon the uplands tented sheaves,
And, by the roadside, wind-tossed golden rod.

BIDE A WEE, AND OTHER POEMS, By Mary F. MacColl,

Toronto: Rose Publishing Company, Hunter,
Rose and Co., Printers and Binders,
Wellington Street, 1882

Lydia and Andrew Thompson Collection

Municipal Election 2010

Reminder of the following upcoming All Candidates Nights for Haldimand County.

Tues., 5 Oct. 7:00 p.m. Jarvis Community Centre, 18 James St.
Wed., 6 Oct. 7:00 p.m. Dunnville Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Queen St.
Thu., 7 Oct. 7:30 p.m. Haldimand Agriculture Centre, Kohler Rd.
Wed. 13 Oct. 7:00 p.m. Caledonia Lions Hall, 100 Haddington St.
Wed. 20 Oct. 6:30 p.m. Hagersville Community Centre, 62 Main St. S.
Thu. 21 Oct. 7:30 p.m. Lowbanks Community Centre, 2633 North Shore Dr.

List provided by Ken Brownell of the Haldimand Northshore Property Association.
http://www.hnpa.ca/
Municipal Election on October 25, 2010. Make your voice heard.

The Cayuga and District Chamber of Commerce has invited Ward 2 candidates to attend a panel discussion at the regular meeting on Wednesday, 6 October at the Cayuga Golf Course, 8:00 a.m.

"Be ruled by time ~ the wisest councellor of all."

~ Plutarch

Greek historian

Photo by: Lorna