Equinelle Golf Course A Community Builder

This morning, I witnessed one of the greatest initiatives that I have seen in the North Grenville Community.  It was the initial session of the Junior Golf Program offered by Equinelle Golf Course.  With community minded sponsors, this golf  program is free to all children and runs on Saturday mornings.  Age levels of 5-6, 7-8 and 9-10 are offered with professional instruction for one hour sessions.  The rain did not dampen anyones' spirits as they came out in force.  Who knows what the future brings for these young golfers that Equinelle is giving the opportunity to. Thank you sponsors - thank you Equinelle for this brilliant idea!

Celebrating The Chief

It was evident from the numbers and smiles of everyone at the Municipal Centre in Kemptville that Chief Bond was a loved and respected Fire Chief.  Tim Bond after  twenty five years as Chief of the Fire Department, which recently won the Firemen's Games in Athens, is retiring as chief, but not as a volunteer fireman.  He jokingly said he was looking forward to driving over the Bedell Bridge at 70km once again.  His commitment and dedication to the fire department has resulted in an exemplary program that boasts a state of the art fire hall and a dedicated group of volunteers. Congratulations Chief!

Together

It was my pleasure to photograph Sara and Shawn for their engagement session.  I have known Sara since she was four years old.  She has been a student, basketball player, coach, employee but most important of all a beautiful person inside and out.  Shawn and Sara met in high school and now they're getting ready for their wedding.  What a priviledge to be part of their upcoming day!

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Junk Yard Treasures

Sue Skillen, fellow photographer invited me to go outside the "norm" and do some fine art photography.  Her desired objective was a junk yard and hopefully some old vehicles.  We hit pay dirt when Eddie Como of Fast Eddies allowed us access to his yard.  I was excited to see how beautiful rust can be. Add our good natured model, Pat and you have a perfect photographic day.  Enjoy.

Polo Anyone?

The Ottawa area is rich in equestrian activity.  Sunday afternoons, the Manotick Polo Club gather for their weekly game just outside of Manotick on Bankfield Road.  With an upcoming tournament on July 2, everyone was eager to  hone their skills.
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Great Day

The birthday party for Rhett (5) and Wyatt (3) was a BIG affair.  Eddie Como of Fast Eddies made the boys' day as he delivered his Monster School Bus for the boys to play with all day.  Friends and family enjoyed rides and climbing in this unbelievable example of creativity.  To top it off, their  birthday cake created by Sarah Telford was also a Monster School Bus.  Sarah, one of my young 11 yr old basketball players suffered through the rigors of leukemia last year.  After a successful bone marrow transplant from her older sister that saved her life, she took up cake creating and decorating as a means to pass the time while recuperating.  This young lady is outstanding.

It was one of those days, when you realize how fortunate  you are to have friends and family that allow you to experience the unhibited joy and excitement of youth.