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VoiceForIslandSeniors
AUGUST • 2019 Published by The Guardian
Welcome! Site Director Rachel Lapointe, left, and student Mélodie Jordan greet visitors to the Acadian Museum of P.E.I. in Miscouche. See page 9.
INSIDE PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 8
Winter is coming Register now Travel and tales
It’s not too early to sign up P.E.I. 55+ Summer Games Entertaining your grandchildren
for this program
2 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • AUGUST 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
Crokinole scores
Our Yesterdays
ABSTRACTS FROM THE GUARDIAN ALMA STEEVES
June 18th St. Peter’s Circle ger, Janice MacLean, Carol
COMPILED BY LINDA HARDING Club McGrath. Men: Cyril Harper,
June 11th St. Peter’s Circle Ladies: Heidi Hitzelberger, Richard Hitzelberger, Max
25 years ago . . . August 3rd 1994 Club Janice MacLean, Hazel MacK- Norrish.
Pension Plans May Cost More for Public Sec- Ladies: Norma Laird, Carol enzie. Men: Cyril Harper, Ger-
June 27th Hunter River
tor. Public sector employees and the provincial McGrath, Maureen McGarry. ard Gill, Lawson Lea. Ladies: Heidi Hitzelberger,
government may have to pay bigger pension pre- Men: Lawson Lea, Grant Flora MacLennan, Gina Lea.
miums after a government committee makes its Laird, Garth Lea. June 20th Hunter River Men: Lawson Lea, Luther Birt,
report this fall. Ladies: Dixie Vickerson, Cyril Harper. 50/50: Hazel
June 13th Hunter River Linda MacMillan, Heidi Hit- MacKenzie.
50 years ago . . . August 6th 1969 Ladies: Hazel MacKenzie, zelberger. Men: Richard Hit-
Ambassador From Poland Due Today. Mar- Evelyn Smith, Gina Lea. Men: zelberger, Lawson Lea, Kevin July 4th Hunter River
ion Stradowski, the Polish Ambassador to Canada Ewen MacPhail and Freeman Dennis. 50/50: Enid Carter. Ladies: Gloria Matheson,
will be arriving in Prince Edward Island today for a Simmons, Richard Hitzelber- Jean MacRae, Mae MacLeod
three day visit. ger, Wilfred Smith. 50/50: Wil- June 25th St. Peter’s Circle and Hazel MacKenzie. Men:
fred Smith. Club Lawson Lea, Wilfred Smith,
75 years ago . . . August 2nd 1944 Ladies: Heidi Hitzelber- Luther Birt. 50/50: Karen Kelly.
Here to Attend Legion Convention. Professor
C.B. Lumsden of Acadia University arrived in the
city last night to attend the Canadian Legion Con- VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS
vention today which will take place at the Char-
lottetown Hotel. Voice for Island Seniors is the monthly publication of the P.E.I. Senior Citizens’ Federation Inc. It is published on the first Wednesday
of each month in collaboration with The Guardian, and distributed in The Guardian. Deadline for editorial material is the 15th of the
month preceding publication. Articles should be sent to one of the Editorial Committee members listed below.
100 years ago . . . August 6th 1919
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125 years ago . . . August 1st 1894 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
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Letter to the Editor. Sir, I notice, and it may be Linda Harding
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interesting to the public to know, that Mr. George Barbara Young
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McKenzie, a clerk in the Registry Office in Char-
lottetown has been transferred to a position in
connection with the Provincial Secretary’s Depart- The Voice for Island Seniors can be found at 550 University Ave., CARI Centre u Tyne Valley Pharmacy
ment, where he is employed in assisting to prepare these locations across Prince Edward Island: u Summerside Medicine Shoppe u MacNeills Store
the schedules relating to income tax. u Mt. Stewart Mainway u Waugh’s Quik Mart, Summerside u The Medicine Shoppe
u Souris Co-op u Ceretti’s Irving, Borden u Guardian Drug, O’Leary
Linda Harding is a genealogist with a passion for old newspapers. u North Rustico Co-op u Kinkora Convenience Store u Alberton Pharmacy, Alberton
u Cornwall Save Easy, Cornwall Mall u Ramsay’s Pharmacy, Kensington u Journal Pioneer Office, Alberton
u Senior Citizens’ Federation, 40 Enman Crescent u Journal Pioneer Office, Summerside u Tignish Health Centre
u Seniors Active Living Centre, u Wellington Co-op
The views expressed are those of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the P.E.I. Senior Citizens’ Federation
or The Guardian. Articles may be reproduced only with permission from the Federation.
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THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA AUGUST 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 3
Taking a closer look POEM
at Hear Hear PEI THE ROAD
be with a satisfied mind.
BY CLARE MULLEN I worked hard, travelled, but suf-
fered long in pain.
Greetings from your PEI Senior I have been down many roads be- Knowledge gathered gave me bet-
Citizens Federation.
I can’t believe we are going into the
President’s fore, ter
But this road I must walk alone.
understanding.
month of August already. It seems as
if summer is getting shorter all the
Report me.
The road I choose will describe Because I am who I am, I survived
adversity and hardship.
time. Russ Noiles The sooner I learn who I am and Yet many times judged unfairly, re-
August is the month of Old Home remain true. mained kind hearted
guidelines, is in need of a hearing Being thankful for all I have and
Week and the Gold Cup Parade, and aid and is not able to obtain assist- Strong in my beliefs, the happier
you know what “THEY” say about and better I’ll be. more for what I don’t.
ance or a hearing aid from any other Do things for others, help when I
that . . . once Old Home Week is over, source. I must know where I am going and
so is summer. head in that direction. can, but ask for nothing.
The Low Income Cut Off (LICO) My ancestors helped shape me, as
The new Montague Manor is now method of determining low income Show respect for others and make
up and running and all residents are friends with those who do the same. I help shape my descendants.
levels as set by Statistics Canada is If I can die and be joyful, no regrets
safely settled into their new home. used to calculate low income eli-
It is good that this has finally hap- Be able to laugh with everyone, es- and nothing important left undone.
gibility for the Hear, Hear PEI pro- I will consider my life worthwhile.
pened. gram. For applications received in pecially at myself.
Hope your summer has been busy 2019, the income per house per year Love everyone, though I may not
with family visits or just relaxing on for 2018 is used: 1 person household like them.
the Island. There are lots of activities $25,338 per year, 2 person household Be ready to act, as the world needs
in full swing. My lady and I visited $31,544 per year, 3 person household leaders. like us
the Selkirk Millennium Club in Bel- Show others how to care, and they on facebook
$38,780 per year, 4 person household
fast on the 17th of July for their an- $47,084 per year. More than 4 person will. www.facebook.com/
nual summer social. There was lots household add $6,828 per person. If I am happy and content, it will PEIGuardian
of food, fun, and fellowship and we You need a hearing test taken less
want to thank them for their invita- than 12 months ago to submit with
tion. your application. For an application
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4 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • AUGUST 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
ISLAND TRAMPS
WALKING ROUTE
BURLINGTON
FRAZER SMITH
Our group walked this route a few
weeks ago and I thought it was one
of the loveliest ones we have ever
done. The views are great, the back
roads many and quiet, and the wild-
flowers delightful. You may encoun-
ter a bit of traffic on Irishtown Road,
but that leg is not long.
Millman Road, a designated Scenic
Heritage Road, has a lot of overhead
canopy and shade while some other
parts of the route are open and
sunny. For a shortcut take MacEach-
earn Road down in the hollow.
Getting there: Take Irishtown
Road (Route 101) northeast out of
Kensington where it starts out as
Woodleigh Drive beside the Tim’s.
After 4 km., stop at Route 104 for a
look at the Black Horse Monument
BANKING THE HOUSE
and then carry on a further 4 km to
Millman Road.
For more Island Tramps and new
Winter Warming Program
bonus routes visit www.sites.google. BY EFFICIENCY PEI ficiencyPEI tradesperson who completes a
com/site/peislandtramps. comprehensive air-sealing (such as caulking, weather-
Simple measures can a have a big impact on the stripping, sealing gaskets) free of charge at your residence
amount of heat lost in your home. along with the installation of a programmable thermo-
The Winter Warming Program pro- stat, a low-flow shower head, LED light bulbs, and a
vides free air-sealing and energy ef- voucher for a free heating system cleaning (up to $115
ficient upgrades to qualified low to value).
middle income Islanders. To obtain an application form, call 902-620-
To be eligible applicants must meet 3690, email efficiencypei@gov.pe.ca, or visit effi-
all of the following criteria: ciencyPEI at 69 Belvedere Avenue, Suite 1-B01 in Char-
•Be a resident of PEI with a total lottetown.
household income of $50,000 or less. Fill out the application form completely and mail or
•Own and live in the residence or drop off the application with original copies of your
pay the total heating costs if you rent. proof of income and your most recent Maritime Elec-
•The property receiving updates tric bill to efficiencyPEI or any Access PEI location. Your
must be your primary residence or a proof of income must be your most recent original July
year-round rental property. GST Credit Notice showing your net family income,
7746933
The program provides an ef- marital status, and province of residence.
THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA AUGUST 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 5
News from the 55+ Games
SUMMER GAMES offered for the second time, co-ed and we are very excited to put our to be completed in time for the
NICHOLAS LONGAPHY softball makes its return after a best foot forward to host all of PEI.” 2020 Winter Games, hosted by the
The PEI 55 Plus Games Society short hiatus, and flag football and In addition to the 2019 Summer City of Summerside.
is pleased to release the follow- kayaking will both be offered for the Games in St. Peter’s Bay, the Board The deadline to register for the
ing up-to-date information about first time. of Directors of the PEI 55 Plus summer games is August 26th. Par-
the Vogue Optical 2019 Summer The committee also expects to Games Society is already working ticipants are encouraged to register
Games. The summer games are host golf, floor shuffleboard, pickle on plans for the 2020 Winter Games early.
scheduled for Monday, September ball, washer-toss, bocce, auction (dates to be announced) as well as Registrations forms have been
9th through Saturday the 14th, and 45, duplicate and contract bridge, a number of other projects, such as mailed or emailed to recent partici-
will be hosted by the Village of St. scrabble, crokinole, cribbage, walk- a new website and an online regis- pants in late July.
Peter’s Bay. ing, running, and cycling. Weight- tration platform to streamline the Forms will also be available
Joelyne Taylor and Lynne Faubert lifting and yoga will be presented registration process. at: Vogue Optical stores, 55 Plus
are host committee co-chairmen as demonstration sports. 55 Plus Society President, Dhuey Games office in Charlottetown
for the event. “The Village of St. The host committee is asking Pratt says the organization has and various PEI seniors’ clubs.
Peter’s Bay is thrilled to be host- those interest in being event volun- been working with Island based Registration forms are online at
ing the 2019 Summer Games,” said teers to reach out to them sooner, Graphcom Communications on a www.55plusgamessociety.ca.
Joelyne Taylor. “We are expecting rather than later. “We are always redesign that the board is very ex- For additional information about
excellent registration numbers for looking for more volunteers to help cited to roll out. “We are pleased to the games including the schedule
the more popular events like cards, make our events as successful as be able to work with a local com- and list of events, visit our web-
as well as some of the new, outdoor they can be, and that also means pany to update our presence online site, call 902-386-6570, or email at
sports we will be offering.” reaching out to local businesses and our registration process. This pei55plusgames@gmail.com.
The society has been success- for sponsorship, or to take part in is going to make registration easier
carrying out events,” said Faubert. for us and for our members.” Nicholas Longaphy is the Executive Director of the
fully with adding new events to the PEI 55 Plus Games Society.
games in past years. Euchre will be “We have an amazing community The redesign project is expected
DON’T MISS THIS
The Arsenault Reunion
Descendants of ancestor Pierre Ar- connection with the Arsenaults or an Reunion” on Facebook or visit https://
senault from all over North America interest in the history, genealogy and www.cma2019.ca/en/families/2-
are on the eve of arriving in the Evan- traditions of the Arsenault family. It general/148-arsenault-eng for a full
geline Region for the great Arsenault should be noted that most people in program of events.
Reunion which takes place on August the Evangeline Region have Arsenault
17 and 18. blood in their veins!
The organizers want as many Registration fees are as follows. STEPS WITH SENIORS
people as possible to register in ad- Adults 19 and over: Saturday and Sun-
FREE low-intensity, low-impact,
vance so that they can better antici- day, including concert $25. Saturday
50+ group walking program.
pate needs. However, it will also be only, $10. Sunday, including evening
possible to register on the very days of concert, $15. Sunday, evening concert NOW RECRUITING
the Reunion. only, $10. Youths up to 18 years are LEADERS AND PARTICIPANTS.
You don’t need to have the name Ar- free.
senault to attend the activities of the For more information visit “Ren-
ARTHRITIS.CA Call 902-628-2288 or 1-800-321-1433
Reunion. All you need is some kind of contre des Arsenault–2019–Arsenault Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
6 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • AUGUST 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
DON’T MISS THIS DON’T MISS THIS
Celebrate Senior Islanders
Nominations are now open for the A selection committee composed
2019 PEI Senior Islanders of the Year of members of the PEI Seniors’ Sec-
Awards. retariat will review the nominations
The PEI Senior Islanders of the and assess the quality of the nom-
Year award was created to cele- inations using a criteria checklist.
brate the many contributions of Is- Nominations will be reviewed with
land seniors. Each year in October, regard to the contributions made
awards are presented to older adults by the nominee to their commun-
who have made significant contri- ity, based on information provided
butions to Island life as a volunteer, in the nomination application. The
artist or musician, community or- selection committee will then make
ganizer, business person, teacher, recommendations for awards to the
sports player or coach, or in other Minister of Social Development and
activities. Housing.
To qualify for a PEI Senior Island- If you know a senior Islander who
ers of the Year Award, a nominee has made a difference in your com-
must be a current resident of Prince munity, show your appreciation by
Edward Island, 65 years of age or nomination him or her for a PEI Sen-
older, and be willing to stand for ior Islanders of the Year award.
nomination and agree to participate To obtain an application form, call
in an awards ceremony. 902-620-3785 or email midriscoll@
Please note that past recipients ihis.org. The deadline for applica-
are not eligible. tions is August 9, 2019.
POEM Queen Square School Reunion
MICHAEL CONWAY
The first reunion that took place
P.E.I. VACATION
you’ll see. over 28 years ago has blossomed and
BY CLARE MULLEN Many first class golf courses, right reunions continue today. Each year
Queen Square School, originally
from the first tee. friendships are rekindled and stu-
named St. Patrick’s School, was built
If it’s Prince Edward Island that Festivals and ceilidhs, food, music, dents and teachers reconnect with
in 1868. On January 1, 1878, with-
you want to see. singing and dance. each other as if no time has passed.
out any formal announcement, the
Listen and I’ll tell you about this Anne of Green Gables you’ll recog- On Friday, August 16th (Gold
name was changed to Queen Square
gem of the sea. nize at first glance. Cup and Saucer Parade Day), the
School and it began to function as an
Confederation Bridge you can Harness racing is popular on this twenty-ninth Queen Square School
all boys’ school under the Charlotte-
drive it by car. you can bet. reunion will be held at the Murphy
town Board of School Trustees. For
From Canada east it’s not very far. I’m sure there’s a dozen new things Community Centre ( former Basilica
over a hundred years it stood as an
One hundred cruise ships will visit you haven’t tried yet. Recreation Centre), 200 Richmond
impressive Charlottetown landmark
our port. There are marathons and tourna- Street in Charlottetown from 4 to 7
on the eastern flank of Victoria Row
Save time and fly if your vacation ments for all kinds of sports. p.m.
at the corner of Richmond and Great
is short. Go deep sea fishing there are char- Are you a former student? Come
George Street. The school’s former
From Magdalene Islands and Nova ters from most ports. on out, get reacquainted, enjoy free
location is now a government park-
Scotia a ferry you’ll take. ing lot adjacent to St. Dunstan’s mussels, finger food and refresh-
After you arrive, come join us for Basilica, but teachers and students ments while socializing with former
school mates. It promises to be a
ice cream and cake. follow us are honoured on a beautiful stone
rewarding time. I hope to see you
on Twitter monument erected at the former
Miles of quiet white sand beaches twitter.com/PEIGuardian site by the reunion committee. there.THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA AUGUST 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 7
Recipe Corner
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla In large bowl, cream butter and
1½ to 2 cups icing sugar sugar. Blend in milk, egg and cocoa.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.
bone in) In saucepan combine butter, milk, Pour into greased and floured 8X8
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1 cup brown sugar bring to a boil for three minutes. utes. Let cool. Spread with gaze.
1 cup ketchup Add icing sugar and pour on warm
RHUBARB CRISP ½ cup water squares. Glaze:
SUBMITTED BY HONEY ROBERTS ¼ cup butter
1 large lemon, sliced
1 cup brown sugar ¼ cup milk
MS. TRAINOR’S GLAZED
1 Tbsp. flour Salt and pepper pork chops. Place CHOCOLATE BROWNIES ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 cups chopped rhubarb chops in baking dish. Sprinkle with SUBMITTED BY EILEEN TRAINOR 1 to 1½ cups icing sugar
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats brown sugar. Mix ketchup and water ½ cup butter, softened
½ cup flour and gently spoon over brown sugar. 1 cup white sugar In saucepan, melt butter, milk, and
½ cup brown sugar Place lemon slice on top of each. 1 cup milk chocolate chips on medium heat.
½ tsp. baking powder Bake covered at 350°F or (325°F if 1 egg Blend until smooth. Add icing sugar
½ cup butter or margarine glass dish) for 45 minutes. Remove ½ cup cocoa and beat. Spread over cooled brown-
cover and bake another 15 minutes 1 cup all-purpose flour ies and let stand for at least 30 min-
In baking dish, mix one cup brown to lightly brown. Sauce is great over 1 tsp. baking powder utes before cutting.
sugar and one tablespoon flour and rice or quinoa. ¼ tsp. salt
coat rhubarb. Place in 8X8 bak-
ing pan. In medium size bowl, mix Options: Spice the sauce with
together oats, flour, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, one or two
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brown sugar, butter or margarine, der, salt and walnuts (if desired). Summerside
egg, cream, and vanilla. Add flour, Spread into 9X13 baking pan. Bake Medicine Shoppe
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GRANDPARENTS’ CORNER
Travel Tales
Recently our granddaughters The availability of bathroom water inside our car sometimes gets
went on their first recreational Jan breaks is nearly as important to hot enough to make tea!
vehicle (RV) camping vacation. schedule as the route itself. Driving When he was quite young, we
They were very excited about this King on highways is perhaps the easiest drove our grandson from Ottawa to
adventure. Their trip consisted of way to ensure that bathrooms are PEI and I made up a grab bag assort-
an airline flight from Ottawa to Cal- available at reasonable intervals. On ment of toys and books to keep him
gary where their parents rented an items that should be included. If our recent trip, I made a note of the entertained. He was here on vaca-
RV. Then, their travels took them you are contemplating taking your distance to each rest area when an tion from his home in Italy and had
to Drumheller (Alberta) and the grand-magnets on a road trip this information board appeared. Then, few toys with him, so I visited Value
Dinosaur Museum, Jasper and Banff summer, you may want to consider when the girls asked for a bathroom Village and for a few dollars was
National Parks, through the Rocky some of the current advice on travel- break I could tell them how far away able to purchase comics, books and
Mountains, finally ending in Victoria ling with children. the next bathroom was located and a few manipulative toys which kept
on Vancouver Island. Technology forms a huge part in approximately how long they would him engaged and happy over 1,300
Our grand-girls were responsible young people’s lives and activities. have to wait. kilometres. We also kept an eye open
for packing their own bags and se- Many cars now come equipped with During journeys with our grand- during the drive for schools and
lecting reading materials for the screens where previously down- son it was a little easier, as a bath- parks that had climbing frames and
trip. The bulk of the remaining or- loaded movies can be viewed by pas- room break for him consisted of when we thought he would benefit
ganization was, of course, left to sengers in the backseats. Whether looking for a wooded area with trees from a stretch and a run around,
their parents. they are using a tablet/computer or of a required dimension, so he could we let him loose in one of these play
Our bookworm granddaughter an in-car screen, headphones are a hide behind them! areas to burn off some of that end-
selected seven books to read, but must for young passengers. Head- Healthy type snacks are also a less energy that toddlers seem to
seriously questioned whether that sets connected to individual tablets, prerequisite when travelling with have in abundance.
would be enough to last the trip. ensure that passengers can select kids. Fast food chains don’t always The internet has various ideas
Grandad and I suggested she look their own brand of entertainment offer the healthiest of options and for games and songs which can be
out the window and absorb some of without distracting their siblings or, in some areas there aren’t any. Bag- downloaded prior to your trip. One
the amazing sights she would pass more importantly, the driver! gies containing carrot sticks, sliced site I found had printable sheets of
on the journey, but she was not en- During the March Break this year, cucumbers, pretzels, cheese sticks, “I Spy” games and scavenger hunt
tirely convinced this would keep her I drove our granddaughters over 300 and a supply of fruit can be kept ideas for older children. Of course,
attention to the same extent as a kilometres to visit friends and I can cool and fresh in a cooler for a long you can always follow our eldest
book. attest to the value of headsets. Each journey. A supply of wet-wipes and granddaughter’s example and pack
Today, a road trip with children girl was able to listen to their own paper towels also help with cleanup the car with enough books to stock
needs a lot of careful planning, pack- music without endless discussion after a snack. a library. Then, travelling will be has-
ing and organizing. In addition to about mutually acceptable songs We always keep a supply of water sle free – unless your grand-magnet
the basics of booking accommoda- and, as a bonus, I was occasionally in the car in both winter and sum- suffers from travel sickness!
tions and settling on a route, it seems entertained with a personal rendi- mer, although during warm weather
that to keep youngsters amused and it might be better to keep a con- Jan King and her husband Roger live in Hunter
tion of (what I presume was) the River. She is Past President of Star of the Sea Sen-
busy there are a variety of additional song being listened to. tainer of water in the cooler, as the iors’ Club in North Rustico.
News. News.
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ThaT! ThaT!THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA AUGUST 2019 • VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS 9 HISTORY AT ITS BEST The Acadian Museum Open year round, the Acadian Museum (Musée Acadien) in Mis- couche is deeply rooted in the local and wider Acadian community. The museum tells, in both official lan- guages, the story of the Acadians of PEI from 1720 to the present day. It offers visitors a brief (15 minute) audio-visual presentation, a perma- nent exhibit, and a temporary ex- hibit, displaying various aspects of Acadian life. The permanent exhibit is Island Acadians, a Community and Its History. It contains 25 inter- pretation panels, 145 photographs/ illustrations, and 124 objects repre- senting the material culture of the Acadians of Prince Edward Island. Temporary exhibits are changed twice a year. The current temporary exhibit is Acadian Children on the Island, 1900-1965. The museum also includes the Acadian Research Centre of Prince Edward Island. Founded in 1985, the center was created as an archive to house and preserve records related to the history and culture of Acad- ians. The center contains a card cata- Alice Richard (front) and Hermine Gallant (back) search the records in the Genealogy Room at the Miscouche Mu- logue finding aid with over 30,000 seum. index cards, more than 4,000 Acad- ian family records (including births, will be in the center full time to help want to honour the culture and his- The Acadian Museum is located at marriages, deaths, and census rec- people who are doing research.” tory of a people who colonized the 23 Main Drive in Miscouche and is ords), 160 Acadian family files, 230 The research center is open the Island and birthed commercial fish- open daily in August from 9 a.m. to fonds, and a library with more than same hours as the museum. ing and agriculture during this early 7 p.m. 1,500 books on Acadian history, When asked about plans for fu- colonial period.” Beginning in September it is open some of them very rare. ture displays and events at the mu- “We offer a wide variety of pres- Monday through Friday from 9:30 “If you are working on your PEI seum, Lapointe noted that 2020 is entations, gatherings and events a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 Acadian genealogy, then you really the 300th anniversary of the arrival throughout the year. Many of them p.m. For more information call 902- should visit our Acadian Research of the Acadians to Prince Edward Is- in both official languages,” says La- 432-2880 or visit www.museeaca- Centre,” explains Rachel Lapointe, land (then called Isle Saint-Jean). pointe. “We have a new web site on- dien.org. site director of the Acadian Museum “We are currently planning island line now and the most up-to-date The Acadian Museum is a site of of PEI. “During the month of August, wide events to celebrate this signifi- information about our events can the Museum and Heritage Founda- Acadian genealogist Jean Bernard cant milestone,” says Lapointe. “We always be found there.” tion of Prince Edward Island.
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ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUMS
COMPILED BY BARBARA YOUNG
Open Monday to Saturday from 10 formation call 902-836-3054. sulted in the establishment of the
a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 1st. For Kensington Veterans Memorial Bank which provided loans to farm-
While we wish it could be sunny information call 902-432-1332. Military Museum is located at 88 ers for 30 years. Open Monday to
every day during the months of Au- Canadian Potato Museum is lo- Victoria Street in Kensington and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
gust and September, the Island does cated at 1 Dewar Lane in O’Leary displays a variety of military objects Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in August.
have its share of overcast and rainy and contains the largest exhibits of from local veterans. Open Tuesdays Check the website at www.farmers-
days. Looking for a fun and educa- potato artifacts in the world. Other from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in August. For bank.ca for September hours.
tional indoor activity for your grand- attractions are on site. Open daily information call 902-432-9516. The Prince Edward Island Regi-
children or yourself during poor from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through PEI Shellfish Museum is located ment Museum is located at 3 Havi-
weather? A visit to your local histor- Oct. 15th. The kitchen is open daily at 144 Bideford Road in Ellerslie and land Street in Charlottetown and
ical museum is a great way to spend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through mid- presents the history of the shellfish highlights the history and heritage
a few hours or an afternoon. Follow- Sept. For information call 902-859- (in particular, oyster fishing) indus- of military forces on the Island dat-
ing is information about some sites 2039. try on PEI. Open Monday to Satur- ing back to 1807. Open year round,
open in August: Green Park Shipbuilding Mu- day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4
seum and Yeo House is located at from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through mid p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
360 Route 12, Green Park Provincial Sept. For information call 902-831- For information call 902-368-0108.
PRINCE COUNTY Park in Port Hill and features the 3374.
Alberton Museum and Geneal- restored Victorian Home of ship- Tignish Museum is located in the
ogy Centre is located at 457 Church builder James Yeo, Jr. with exhibits Tignish Cultural Centre, 103 School KINGS COUNTY
Street in Alberton. On display are about the ship building industry on Street in Tignish and presents the Basin Head Fisheries Museum
artifacts of early area residents and PEI. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. history of the Tignish area. Open is located at 336 Basin Head Road
there is a genealogy room with ex- through Labour Day. For informa- Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to (Route 16) in Basin Head. Over-
tensive information about local tion call 902-831-7947. 4 p.m. through September. For infor- looking the Northumberland Strait
residents. Open Monday to Satur- International Fox Museum and mation call 902-882-2392. and magnificent “Singing Sands”
day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Hall of Fame is located at 33 Sum- Tryon Historical Museum is lo- beach. Exhibits and displays in his-
Sept. 26th. For information call 902- mer Street in Summerside. Through cated at 37 Route 10 in Tryon and toric cannery tell the story of the
853-4048. an interactive tour, the museum is interprets the history of the area and Island’s inshore fishery. Open daily
Bideford Parsonage Museum is a tribute to the Silver Fox Industry. the Tryon River Watershed. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. Off
located at 784 Bideford Road (Route Open Monday to Saturday from 10 year round by chance or appoint- season by appointment. For infor-
166) in Bideford. Step back in time in a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 1st. For ment. For information call 902-658- mation call 902-357-7233.
this Provincially Registered Histor- information call 902-432-1332. 2009. Elmira Railway Museum is lo-
ical Home built in 1878 by Thomas Keir Memorial Museum is lo- cated at 57 Elmira Road (Route
H. Pope. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 cated at 2214 Route 20 in Malpeque. 16A) in Elmira and tells the story of
p.m. through Oct. 9th. For informa- Housed in the former Keir Memorial QUEENS COUNTY P.E.I’s railroad which wound it’s way
tion call 902-831-3133. Presbyterian Church this museum is Doucet House Museum and across Prince Edward Island. Ride
The Bishop Machine Shop is lo- rich in local artifacts. Open Monday Farmers Bank of Rustico are lo- the Miniature Railway. Open Mon-
cated at 101 Water Street in Sum- to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and cated at 2188 Church Road, (Route day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
merside. Discover the workings of Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 243 North) in Rustico. The Doucet to September. For information call
a turn of the century machine shop. 5 p.m. through Labour Day. For in- House Museum is the earliest surviv- 902-357-7234.
ing Acadian log house on PEI (circa Garden of the Gulf Museum is
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contains many items of period fur- tague. This is the oldest Museum on
niture. Prince Edward Island and offers a
The Farmers Bank of Rustico is wide variety of artifacts and displays
the legacy of Rev. Georges-Antoine within three floors of exhibits. Open
902-629-6000 Belcourt, parish priest of Rustico
from 1859 to 1869 who organized
Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. in August and Monday to Friday
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members for study groups which re-
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in September.
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ISLAND HISTORY AND GENEALOGY
Timothy’s boyhood stories
In 1933, Baptist minister Henry warm and comfortable. We had no brother and I were gathering grain . from the schoolhouse. The scholars
George Mellick published a book stove; for stoves were unknown in . . We let Bloss loose to feed on the were strictly forbidden going there
called Timothy’s Boyhood or Pi- the settlement until I was quite a big meadow near us. She soon got into at play hours. This law was often vio-
oneer Country Life on boy. I think we were the grain . . . we drove her away sev- lated and its penalties inflicted with
Prince Edward Island,
a thinly-veiled work of
John the first to get one.
When it was set up,
eral times but she would be back
again in a few minutes.
severity, but the terrors of prison or
the lash did not keep us from going.
autobiography.
Mellick was born at
Boylan and the fire started
in it, we thought we
At last I determined to give her
a thorough scare. I hunted up a
The boys would go and have a
swim or a wade in the nice warm
Portage, now Elmira, in would smother. strong switch and when she came salty water. The lake was not deep
1857 and was the son of We had a great back again I crept up to her, with except in the channel where a vessel
John and Ann Rose Mel- open fireplace that the switch hidden behind me, and could float.
lick. Henry attended Acadia and served for both heat and light; and caught her. I got on her bare back One day some of the big boys got a
McMaster Universities before study- gave good ventilation too. It was and without any bridle, I laid on the log canoe and launched it. Pushing
ing divinity at Morgan Park College built of stones cemented together switch with all my might. this, and clinging on, they got into
in Manitoba. After a bit of time in with mortar; wide flat stones were When I laid the switch onto her the channel, and the current caught
the west, Mellick came back east to laid around the fireplace like a pave- she started to run; she was going at it and away it went; those pushing it
Nova Scotia, ministering to several ment, and extended out two or three a wild pace when her front feet went let go, and those in it all got out, but
charges before retiring in 1921. feet . . . The crickets made their into a soft place in a deep hollow, one.
If my experience is anything to go home in the crevices of the stones and over she went, like a boy turning In mid-channel it upset, and only
by, advancing years and nostalgia go and when we retired at night they a somersault. The force of her hind that the boy had good presence of
hand-in-hand. It’s hard to imagine came out and sang their queer little part going up lifted me off her back mind, he would have been drowned
my childhood trips to the Quik-Pik chirping songs. and sent me flying through the air, . . . He hung on to the overturned
for candy and comic books would like a missile flung from a catapult. canoe and kicked his feet in the
be of interest to future historians, I landed on my feet, but did not water and propelled the craft to
THE WHITE MARE TURNS
but Mellick’s book gives pause for A SOMERSAULT
fall. I ran like a boy jumping off a shore.
thought: swiftly moving carriage. When I This accident kept all that were
We had a mare we named Bloss.
could stop my speed enough to look there late for school and they were
She was smart and a faithful worker,
back I saw my little brother doubled severely punished . . . none escaped
THE LOG HOUSE but she was a thief as cunning as a
up laughing. Bloss was on her back except the boy who went adrift; he
The house in which I was born fox. She would break out of the pas-
in the muddy hollow, kicking her landed the canoe on the opposite
was built of logs of even size. They ture at night and get into the grain .
four white legs as fast as they were side of the channel and it took him
were ingeniously dovetailed at the . . when she ate all she wanted, she
going before she tumbled. so long to get around to where he
ends so they would come closer would jump back into the pasture.
could cross back he was too late for
together, and also keep the house In the morning she would look as
school that day.
from spreading, and make it firm. innocent as if she had been there all PLEASURES AND DANGERS
The cracks were plastered with mor- night. OF THE LAKE
John Boylan is the Public Services Archivist at the
tar of sand and lime; the house was One day after heavy rain, my little The lake was nearly half a mile Public Archives and Records Office of P.E.I.
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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
The Voice publishes free community Craft and Art Demonstrations each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests one’s life by providing the gift of
notices of interest to seniors. Notices will be presented weekdays at the welcome. For information contact hearing. Drop-off locations include:
should be under 50 words and include Eptek Art and Culture Centre, 130 Geri at GMacKendrick@gmail.com Murphy’s Pharmacies in Char-
the event name, where and when it Heather Moyse Drive on the Sum- or 902-859-2456. lottetown, Cornwall, East Royalty,
will be held, the cost, and a contact merside waterfront. Share inspira- Charlottetown Toastmasters Kensington, Morell, North Rustico,
name and number. tion and tips from local artists and Breakfast Club meets Tuesdays Parkdale, Stratford, Heather Moyse
artisans who set-up at the entrance at Smitty’s Restaurant, University Drive in Summerside, Central
The International Children’s for free demonstrations through- Avenue from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Street in Summerside, Tyne Valley,
Memorial Place will hold its An- out the summer. For the full sched- Guests welcome. For information Wellington and West Royalty; P.E.I.
nual Bricklaying Ceremony on ule, call 902-888-8373 or visit www. contact Norma at Norma.Pasatieri@ Hearing Consultants, Poly Clinic
Sunday, August 18th at 2 p.m. at peimuseum.com or www.facebook. gmail.com or 902-439-3396. Building, 199 Grafton Street, Suite
2115 Scales Pond Road (Route 109) com/EptekCentre. P.E.I. Sociable Singles, a non- 310, Charlottetown; In the Montague
in South Freetown. Refreshments The MacKinnon Homestead profit, non-denominational, social area, call Russ at 902-838-3454; In
will be served afterwards. For in- Scottish Ceilidh Concert Series group, for age 40 and over, provides the Souris area, call Margaret at 902-
formation contact Dave at 902-436- is held on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. the separated, divorced, widowed, 854-3114.
8650 or email daveb@pei.sympatico. through October 2nd at MacKinnon and unmarried an opportunity to Make a difference. Are you over
ca. Homestead Grounds, 31228 Route 2, participate in group and social ac- 50 years of age and looking to make
Ceilidh Concert will be held on Richmond. For information call 902- tivities. For information call Judy a difference in the life of someone
Sunday, August 25th from 7 to 9 854-3513. at 902-894-4851 or visit https:// else? The P.E.I. Friendly Visitor Pro-
p.m. at the Bonshaw Hall. Special Premiere Toastmasters meets sites.google.com/site/peisociables- gram matches volunteers with local
guests Callie Thomson from Kin- at the Royalty Center, 40 Enman ingles. seniors for weekly one-hour social
kora and local musicians: Tony the Crescent in Charlottetown on Wed- The Hear, Hear PEI Program ac- visits. Matches are based on loca-
Troubador, Herb MacDonald and nesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests cepts donations of hearing aids to tion, gender, and shared interests.
Phil Pineau. Open mic, 50/50 draw, welcome. For information contact assist in its goal of providing hear- We offer free training and support
homemade cookies and tea. Access- Simonne at Simonne9189@hotmail. ing aids to Islanders who could to our Friendly Visitor volunteers.
ible for small wheelchairs. Admis- com or 902-394-0612. not otherwise afford them. If you For information about the program
sion by donation with proceeds to Speak Easy Toastmasters meets have hearing aids that you are not or to obtain a volunteer application,
benefit PEI Wild Child Nature. For at Community Connections, 701 using, simply bring them to one of contact program coordinator Beth
information call 902-675-4093 or Water Street West in Summerside our drop-off locations. This dona- Constable at 902-368-9008 or email
visit us on Facebook. the first and third Wednesday of tion will help us to change some- peifvp@gmail.com.
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Advice for Older Travellers
HEALTH CANADA
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may have medical conditions that getting some diseases, so discuss surgery) can put you at greater risk
Individuals who are 60 years of age are important to consider before your immunization history with of developing blood clots. The risk
and older make up an increasingly and during travel. your health care provider and find of DVT can be reduced by getting
large proportion of Canadian travel- out if any other vaccines are re- up and walking around occasion-
Vaccines quired or recommended for your ally, exercising and stretching your
HOME VISIT Be sure your routine vaccines and destination before you travel. legs while seated and selecting an
FOOT CARE adult boosters recommended in aisle seat when possible. Your health
Charlottetown Canada, such as the pneumococcal Air Travel care provider may recommend addi-
Foot Care Package vaccine, are up-to-date. The pro- Older travelers have a higher risk tional ways to reduce your risk such
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SENIORS’ FEDERATION CLUB ACTIVITIES
BARBARA YOUNG St. Peter’s Circle Club meets at 1917
Cardigan Road, Route 2. Activities:
Following are August activities open to all Mondays, cards and games ($2) at 1:30
seniors. Clubs may hold additional activities p.m.; Tuesdays, Crokinole (snack, $2) at
for members only that are not listed here. 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, Stay-a-While Pro-
Visit your local club for a complete schedule. gram from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Progressive
Unless otherwise specified, club activities are 45s (lunch, $7) at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, Yoga
held at the meeting location. Visitors and new ($3) at 10 a.m., Ceilidh ($5) at 7:30 p.m.;
members are always welcome. For informa- Aug. 10, MEWS (Men Eating Without
tion contact the Federation office at (902) Supervision) breakfast ($5/$6) from 8 to
368-9008. 10 a.m.; Aug. 24 (Saturday), potluck and
games night. Meetings resume in Sep-
Belfast. Selkirk Millennium Club tember.
travels to Montague Legion on Wednes- Souris. Silver Threads Seniors’
day, Aug. 28th for a social with Montague Club meets at 78 Main Street the 3rd
50+ Club. Meetings resume in Septem- Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
ber. Activities: Mondays, card party (50/50,
Borden-Carleton Seniors’ Club jackpot, lunch, $8) at 7 p.m.; Tuesdays,
meets in the Seniors Housing Common Bridge (lunch, $4) at 7 p.m.; Thursdays,
Room, 190B Howatt Street the 3rd Wed- Fun Bingo at 1 p.m.; Fridays, card party
nesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. for (prizes, lunch, $1 per corner) at 7 p.m.;
meeting, guest speaker/discussion. Activ- Aug. 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th Ceilidhs
ities: Mondays, cards (door prize, 50/50, Past President Don Sanderson presents Lifetime Membership Awards to Reta (open mic, lunch, $5) at 8 p.m.
$4) at 7:30 p.m. MacDonald and Catherine (Kay) MacRae of Club 64 in Wheatley River. South Shore 50+ Plus Club resumes
Cambridge. Southern Kings 50+ meetings and activities in September.
Club resumes meetings and activities in September. Montague Legion on Wednesday, August Stratford. Mayflower Seniors’ Club
September. Georgetown Seniors’ Group meets 28. meets at the Robert Cotton Centre, 57
Cardigan. Three Rivers 50+ Club at 63 Kent Street, Building B the last Morell Legion Seniors’ Club resumes Bunbury Road. Activities: 2nd Sunday
meets at the Cardigan Village Office, 338 Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. for meetings and activities in September. and 3rd Tuesday of the month Ceilidh
Station Road in Cardigan the 2nd Wed- meeting, lunch and Bingo. Activities: Mount Stewart. Lady’s Slipper 200 (light lunch) at 7 p.m.; Mondays, Crafts
nesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Visit Wednesdays, Prize Bingo (free) at 6 p.m. Year Club meets at the Community Group at 9:30 a.m., Auction 45s (50/50
us on Facebook! Visit us on Facebook! Centre, 87 South Main Street. Activities: draw, door prizes, $2) at 7:30 p.m.; Wed-
Charlottetown. Seniors’ Active Liv- Kensington. Happy Group Seniors Tuesdays, Yoga ($4) at 10:30 a.m.; nesdays, Line Dancing (by donation)
ing Centre has daily activities at the Bell meets at Seniors Housing, 8 Walker Thursdays, Yoga ($4) at 10:30 p.m., at 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, Bridge (door
Aliant Centre, University of P.E.I., 560 Drive. Activities: Saturdays, card party darts at 2 p.m. Meetings resume in Sep- prizes, lunch, $2) at 1:30 p.m., Cribbage
University Avenue. For information call (door prizes, 50/50, $3) at 1:30 p.m. tember. (door prizes, lunch $6) at 7:30 p.m. Meet-
902-628-8388. Meetings resume in September. Munns Road. Eastern Kings Senior ings resume in September.
Cornwall and Area 50+ Club meets Kensington. Senior Surfers’ Club Neighbours’ Club resumes meetings Summerside. Parkview Seniors’
at the Cornwall Civic Centre, 11 Corn- resumes meetings and activities in Sep- and activities in September. Club meets at 335 Central Street Ac-
wall Road. Activities: Tuesdays, Auction tember. Murray Harbour. Friendly Circle tivities: Mondays, Cribbage at 7 p.m.;
and Crib 1:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Bridge Kinkora. Maple Leaf Seniors’ Club Seniors’ Club meets at the Community Tuesdays, Bingo at 1 p.m.; Auction 45s
($2) at 1 p.m. Meetings resume in Octo- resumes meetings and activities in Sep- Centre, 27 Park Street the 1st Thursday (50/50, door prizes, $2) at 7 p.m.; Thurs-
ber. tember. of each month for potluck luncheon days, Canasta (free) at 1 p.m., Auction 45s
DeBlois. Les Club des Coeurs Miscouche. Silver Maple Seniors’ (bring a dish, $2) at 11:45 a.m. (50/50, door prize, $2) at 7 p.m. Meetings
Joyeux meets at Le Centre Acadien de Club resumes meetings and activities in North Rustico. Star of the Sea Sen- and Bingo resume in September.
Prince-Ouest, 119 chemin, DeBlois the September. iors’ Club meets at 11 Sunrise Crescent. Tracadie. Good Neighbourly 50+
last Tuesday of each 2nd month at 11:30 Mont-Carmel. Le Club d’âge d’or Activities: Tuesdays, Card party at 7 p.m.; Club meets at the Tracadie Commun-
a.m. for meeting and refreshments. Ac- de Mont-Carmel meets at the Mont- Thursdays Ceilidhs with Brian Knox at 7 ity Centre, 148 Station Road. Activ-
tivities: Tuesdays, cards (refreshments) Carmel Seniors Complex. New members p.m. Meetings and other activities resume ities: Tuesdays, Yoga ($4) at 9:30 a.m.,
at 1 p.m. welcome. Meetings are held in French. in September. Cards/45s ($7) at 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays,
Dunstaffnage Seniors’ Club resumes Les membres du Club d’âge d’or de O’Leary. Seniors’ Sunshine Club Cardio Fitness ($4) at 9:30 a.m. Meetings
meetings and Crokinole in September. Mont-Carmel se rencontrent au Foyer resumes meetings and activities in Sep- resume in September.
East Royalty Seniors’ Club resumes de Mont-Carmel. Nouveaux membres tember. West Royalty Seniors’ Club resumes
card parties in the fall. sont les bienvenus. Les réunions se Rustico Bay Seniors’ Club meets at regular meetings and activities in Sep-
Fort Augustus. Shamrock Seniors’ tiennent en français. 2104 Church Road. Activities: Saturday tember.
Club meets at 44 Father Brady Lane (off Montague 50+ Club resumes meet- (every 2nd) Dance, music by Country Wheatley River. Club 46 meets the
Route 21) Activities: Sundays, men’s ings and regular activities in September. Steel (light lunch, admission at the door) last Tuesday of each month at noon.
cards ($2) at 7 p.m.; Foot clinic ($25) Activities: Hosting the Selkirk Millen- from 8 to 11 p.m. Meetings and other Contact the Seniors’ Federation for infor-
every 2nd month. Meetings resume in nium Club from Belfast for a social at the regular activities resume in September. mation.14 VOICE FOR ISLAND SENIORS • AUGUST 2019 THEGUARDIAN.PE.CA
GEEZER’S CORNER
Toothless Tales
My old pappy always When that hap- day when Uncle Zach’s false teeth Not often, but sometimes, Uncle
said the best thing
about false teeth is Dale pened, it bothered
people who took
whizzed past her and became em-
bedded in her freshly baked apple
Zach was sober and his dentures
would still manage to flee. He had a
that when you have a
toothache, you simply
Dawson pride in their ap-
pearance. So, they
pie. Uncle Zach loudly proclaimed,
“It could have been worse!” We
crotchety little outboard motor boat
that he used for trolling. He insisted
remove your dentures faced the world didn’t ask him to elaborate. on using the hateful thing instead
and toss them into a glass of water. with their mouths firmly clamping My dear old mom-in-law once of a pair of oars which would have
Then, when the pain ebbs, you pop shut. In some cases it was a good fired her upper plate across the liv- been much faster. One nasty trait of
them back into your mouth and go thing, especially if the person tended ing room after someone told a joke. the small engine was that it liked to
on your merry way. to be a tad boring. The speeding denture made a slight catch on fire when the boat was far
My pappy had a way of oversimpli- There were also some proud hiss as it sped by. Initially, there from land. Knowing this, did Uncle
fying things and occasionally his people who tried to speak while wasn’t any evidence of its landing Zach keep a fire extinguisher handy
theories didn’t stand up to intense keeping their lips pressed together, site. All hands and eyes were sum- for such an eventuality? Of course
scrutiny. which could be frustrating. A tight moned to search for the sneaky not!
When I was a lad, dentistry was lipped individual who mumbled object, but the search was in vain. He would blow recklessly on the
looked upon as a sadistic form of incoherently instead of yelling that Many years later when she was mov- flames as if he had real teeth and
torture. It wouldn’t have been tough your house was on fire might cause ing out of her home her upper plate would looked surprised when his
to make a decision between a trip to you to be mildly agitated. . . was found in the bookcase hiding dentures ricocheted off the motor
the dentist or standing in front of a In those days, the state of dent- behind the family Bible. Can you and skipped across the lake. And
firing squad. In most cases, the firing istry meant that most of the popu- think of a safer place? believe me, it wasn’t much fun for
squad would have been preferred. lation had been fitted for dentures Uncle Zach held the record for me either, lying on my belly in the
Of course, many of us didn’t know early in life. Mind you, I am using the number of lost dentures that bottom of the boat paddling with
what a toothbrush looked like until the word “fitted” loosely here. Back stands to this day. Eventually, he my hands, while he loudly slurred
after we had a few teeth hocked out, then, the term meant that your teeth started ordering replacements out obscenities at the blackened motor.
as the old timers described it. fit (more or less) inside your mouth of the catalogue. The main reason It was even less fun when we ar-
“Young fella,” some passing elder and they could, at any time, leap out he lost so many dentures is because rived on shore and I had to listen to
would say. “Are you chewing tobacco and bite a passing stranger. A good he was a man who never missed a Aunt Martha scream at him while he
or do you have a toothache? If that sneeze might send the average set party. If there wasn’t a party going searched through the catalogue.
ain’t tobacco, you’d better get that of dentures whirring off into the on, he quickly invented a reason to I watched a family member snap
tooth hocked out.” hinterland like a startled partridge. celebrate. This was a costly habit. a denture into place the other mor-
In those times, the only sure way Many near divorces were caused I mean, the booze was expensive ning because of the marvel of den-
to repair a cavity was to remove it, in hay fever season when a sneeze enough, but when you included the ture implants. Uncle Zach could
along with the tooth. But, one can cropped up out of nowhere, and the cost of the dentures, it really added have used those.
only do that so many times before sneezer launched their denatures up. I swear, his dentures can still be
your smile starts to resemble a like a deadly missile. found smiling out of the turf at the Dale Dawson lives in Vankleek Hill, Ontario and
spends summers in Orwell Cove, P.E.I.
picket fence. My Aunt Martha took a snit one old outhouse sites.
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