South Huron District High School

Summer Ends, School Begins! Welcome (back) to South Huron!

As summer draws to a close, it's time to start thinking about the year ahead.

Will *this* be your best year ever?

Will *this* be the year you complete all your homework, and make honour roll?

Will *this* be the year you get involved?

On behalf of the staff here at South Huron DHS, we welcome everyone back to school.  We hope this will be your best year ever.  Welcome especially to our new Panthers entering Grade Nine!

The first day back (Tuesday, September 7th) will begin with an all-school assembly in the large gym.  Our regular class schedule will be altered for this first day only.  Students should check the lists posted around the school to find their homeroom class.  There, timetables will be distributed and all start-of-school business will take place.

8:45 - 9:15 Full School Assembly in Lg Gym
9:15 - 9:30 Gr 9's and 10's in Lg Gym

9:15 - 10:15 Period 1
10:15 - 10:25 Break
10:25 - 11:25 Period 2
11:25 - 12:35 Lunch
12:35 - 1:35 Period 3
1:35 - 1:45 Break
1:45 - 2:45 Period 4

Again, on behalf of all of us, welcome back to school!  See you on Tuesday!

Back to School, Panthers! Here are the basics of what YOU need to know!

Another summer has quickly passed us by, and we're almost at the point where we're starting back up again for another great year at South Huron!

Here's a couple of important dates and information all students should be aware of:

1) Orientation for incoming grade nine students will be Wednesday September 1st from 9:00am-11:00am.  All incoming students should plan on attending if at all possible, just to get accustomed to the place.  It's an informal drop in, where students can find their lockers, walk around the school and pay their student fees. 

2) Everyone else: We start school on Tuesday, September 7th!  Keep your eye on this website for more information about starting back up again, schedules for the opening day, as well as new information about the school for this year.

3) Student fees this year are $30.00.  A yearbook for this upcoming year is an additional $30.00.  Please keep these fees in mind, and have some money set aside to get this out of the way early in the school year.

Any questions about student fees can be forwarded to Ms. Foran in guidance. 

More to come! Stay tuned!

Greetings from Crediton!

We’ve had two eventful days!

Yesterday (Friday) our group started out in Venice. We had to have our luggage down in the lobby so the porters could take it by boat to where we met our bus. After a quick breakfast we were met by an absolutely blazing sun and high humidity - even hotter than the day before, so we were all in agreement that we were happy to get on board our air conditioned bus, even though we were sad to be leaving Venice. It truly is a beautiful place.

We headed out onto the Autostrada heading for Verona, to rendezvous with the other members of our tour who had spent yesterday visiting the battlefields in the Po Valley (including the Savio River Crossing where Smokey Smith won his VC, and the Senio Crossing and Lamone River Crossing). We were a little ahead of them (having done the bulk of the distance when we went to Venice), so Tracey took the rest of our crew into Verona while I waited for Bruno to arrive with Mak and Allan on the bus. Antonio was parked in a drop off zone, and I think he had a Verona Parking Authority cop check on us about every three minutes! Unfortunately the other bus had hit some traffic, but soon enough it arrived and we transferred everything to Bruno’s bus and made our way into the historic down town.

We had an opportunity to visit the house of Guilietta (Juliet of Romeo and Juliet fame) and make a wish in the traditional fashion - I made the same wish as I did the last time - (and it appeared to have worked! We all arrived to Toronto on time and safe and sound!) Another quick lunch - this time in the Piazza del herbe (the traditional flower market of Verona) and away we went.

We ran into a terrific storm on our way to Milan (Mak claimed it was scheduled this way; no problem to have rain while we’re on the bus). The traffic co-operated, and we made remarkably good time, reaching the heart of Milan with sufficient time to see some of the sites. A group of us hustled over to the elevator beside the Duomo with the intention of going up to see the spires (didn’t get to do it last time); we got in line, the guy admitted the people immediately in front of us, and then closed the gate until 4:45! Aaargh! Fortunately I tossed my coin into the Trevi Fountain, so I guess I’ll be going back to Rome some day - hopefully I can visit Milan and see the Duomo spires next time!

Instead we visited the Galleria Victor Emmanuel - the world’s oldest (and probably also the most expensive) shopping mall. We just did a bit of window shopping, and were impressed by the beautiful glass ceiling, stone work, and mosaic flooring. Then we headed into the Duomo to see the church with its impressive altar and stunningly beautiful stained glass windows. I saw a shaft of blue light piercing the gloom of the church - it was a ray of sunlight coming through a rose window, and words can’t really adequately describe how cool it looked.

We met near the statue of King Victor Emmanuel, the first king of the united Italy. It dominates the square, which is also well known for pigeons and pick pockets. When everyone was accounted for we headed to the Restaurant Abbedasse, where we enjoyed a great meal together. Then we headed to the hotel (it was almost 10 p.m.) to get a good night’s sleep.
This morning dawned bright and early - the same cold front that brought the storms of yesterday also brought clearer, cooler weather, and we had a spectacular view of the Alps.

Breakfast was at 6:40 am, and there was a bit of a mix-up since the girl looking after breakfast arrived late. We got a quick bite (a “unique” breakfast selection) and then loaded up the bus and headed for the Milan Malpensa airport.

We encountered a few challenges checking in; the “self serve” check in was goofing up, so Air France finally opened an extra desk just for us. After everyone was checked in we had to say our “Arrivederci”s to Tracey, who was heading back to Lanciano with Bruno to enjoy a bit of a vacation. After passing through the secure area and reaching our gate a lot of our travellers took advantage of the time to get people to sign their books. Our flight to Paris was delayed by about 25 minutes (waiting for clearance to push out at the ramp), and then we were on our way! Flying over the Alps was spectacular - lots of glaciers, arretes and tarns - we basically climbed to our cruising altitude and then started to make our descent again. Our connecting time was pretty short, so once we got to Charles de Gaulle we hustled to get to our gate. Fortunately our flight to Toronto was also slightly delayed, so it took some of the pressure off. Getting on board was also a bit of an exercise in patience (and gave us a good idea of what salmon experience when they swim up stream). Our aircraft for the return flight was a Boeing 747-400, which can hold over 400 passengers, all wanting to get on board. We had to pick up our seat assignments at the gate; Cheryl and I were right at the boarding door (14B and 14C), and while most of our group was on the upper deck, some were scattered throughout the airplane.

When we took off we had a chance to view the Eiffel Tower. The flight went well; I met a group of teenagers from Britain who are on their way to an Outward Bound program in Northern Ontario, so we had an impromptu Canadian geography lesson as we flew over Newfoundland and Quebec. I gave them the last of my Canada Remembers pins. We landed at the much cooler but very rainy Pearson exactly on schedule, having made up the delay in our crossing. After making sure that everyone had de-planed and cleared customs we said our “goodbye”s and headed home.

It has been ten very exciting and memorable days. It’s my sincere hope that everyone on the trip had a good time; that they made memories that will last a lifetime; and they’ve made friendships with the very interesting people we travelled with. I’d like to say a big thank you to Allan for all of his hard work, to Bruno for driving us around Italy safely (in traffic that would give me a heart attack), and most of all to Mak and Tracey for their outstanding efforts on our behalf.

This was my second time to Italy, and I can not help but be awed at what the Canadian soldiers and their allies accomplished during the Italian Campaign. I know that I have a much greater and deeper appreciation for their courage, their service, and their sacrifice. In the German cemetery at Cassino there is a quote from Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Albert Schweitzer

“The soldiers’ graves are the greatest preachers of peace”

We will remember them

Mr. MacLeod

Greetings from Venice - Part 2

The first part of the blog was getting a bit long, so I broke it up into two pieces (easier to post hopefully)
Our day started with a quick breakfast, and then everyone brought their luggage down to the lobby. As some of us were going to Ravenna and the rest to Venice we had to organize our luggage and pack it carefully in order to make changing buses easier.
We headed north along the Autostrada, crossing the Arielli River where the Perth Regiment first saw action in January, 1944. The highway parallels the coast - to the left were the mountains, and to the right the sparkling Adriatic. One of the interesting features of this highway are the many tunnels - some almost 2 kilometres long.
Our first stop was Montecchio War Cemetery, which marks the front of the Gothic Line, a series of prepared defences which stretched from Rimini on the east coast to Pisa on the west. We then drove to the Fifth Armoured Division memorial at Point 204 (near Tavulia) which features a panzerturm - the turret of an obsolete tank (a French Renault 17 mounting a 20mm cannon). The Gothic Line was bristling with obstacles such as this; combined with machine gun nests, anti-tank ditches and barbed wire. It helps us to appreciate what the Canadians accomplished here. We returned to the Autostrada and stopped at an Autogrill for a quick bite of lunch, then drove to Coriano Ridge War Cemetery (the last cemetery stop for our group) . We specifically wanted to visit the grave of L/Sgt. Clifford Cottel, and L/Bdr. Mickey McDonnell. Once more the cemetery was immaculate.
We then headed north to Ravenna. Part of the group is staying there, to tour the battlefields including the Savio Crossing where Smokey Smith won his VC. For the Venetian group, we transferred our luggage to another bus, and then headed north along the S309. This is a two lane road, (similar to Highway 4). It crosses over the delta of the Po, and there was lots of swamps and marshland, flocks of egrets and cormorants, and these very neat fishing dip nets - about the size of a trampoline - strung out over the river. We passed a number of small towns along the way, and saw fishing boats and sport boats. As we neared Venice we could see it across the Lagoon. We were dropped off at the Piazza Roma, and our large luggage was loaded onto a boat. Then we walked to our hotel Universo Nord. After checking in we went for an excellent dinner, then went for a walk in Venice!
This morning we had breakfast in our hotel, and were met by our guide for a two hour walking tour ending at the Piazza San Marco. Then we were on our own - in my case we toured the Doge’s Palace. We went for lunch, and then a gondola ride and shopping - a quick and easy way to separate you from your Euros! It’s extremely warm, but has been a good day. Now it’s off back to the hotel (I’m posting this from an Internet café) to cool down and have dinner, then back out for a stroll this evening. Hard to believe that tomorrow is our last full day in Italy; it’s going fast!

Ciao!

Mr. MacLeod

Greetings from Venice! (Part 1)

This will be a combined blog for a couple of days, since I was not able to get onto the Internet for the last two nights; I’m sending this from a wi-fi hotspot in Venice.

Tuesday was a very busy, but very rewarding day for all of our travellers. Everyone enjoyed a quick breakfast in the restaurant of the Hotel Excelsior which is on the 10th floor. Out one side you have a beautiful view of the blue and turquoise waters of the Adriatic, and on the other side a view of the Maella Mountains.

We got off to an early start in order to accomplish everything we wanted to do. We first drove down to Marina di San Vito, where we had an opportunity to wade into the warm waters of the Adriatic. Larry was planning ahead, because he had his swim trunks and went for a dip. I had a slight adventure; the washroom door locked behind me - and I couldn’t get out! Fortunately my wife Cheryl was with me (or I might still be in there!) and was able to get someone with a key. All I can say is that I’m glad I got out! Apparently I wasn’t the only person to have this happen - Jean told me it happened to her too!

From Marina di San Vito we drove up to Sant’ Apollinare, where we had a terrific view of the entire Moro River Crossing area. Mak explained the events of early December, when the Canadians made three attacks across the river - at Villa Rogatti, San Leonardo, and San Donato. We then travelled down into the valley of the Moro, and saw the famous crossing site where the Royal Canadian Engineers put in a 200 metre Bailey Bridge to cross the river - in 1943 a morass of mud and flooding, but today a tiny trickle with banks lined with bamboo and grape vines. We drove up the road where the Calgary tanks advanced to support the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and the Seaforths as they took the remains of San Leonardo. We then drove down “Royal Avenue” leading to Sterlin Castle. It was in this simple stone casa that Lt. Mitch Sterlin and 11 of his soldiers held out for a night, blocking a German counterattack and beating an onslaught of attackers. Today it is a nice looking house; instantly recognizable, and marked by a plaque from the Royal Canadian Regiment.

We drove back to San Leonardo, and took the road heading to the infamous “Gully”, where many Canadians died in a futile attempt to break through the German lines. We then followed the route of Captain Paul Triquet along the south side of the obstacle, across a culvert, and then to the east, to “Casa Berardi”. The house is pock marked from combat; on the grounds there is a memorial to the “Van Doos” and a plaque honouring Capt. Triquet, who won a Victoria Cross for his actions in capturing and then holding the house.

We boarded the bus and drove a few hundred metres to “Cider Crossroads” - an intersection on the Ortona-Orsogna lateral road which was an important objective in 1943, as its capture would cut off one of the main enemy routes for supplying Ortona. Unfortunately it was where Lt. Sterlin and a number of his RCR comrades were killed in a disastrous attack on December 19th, 1943. Today it is marked by a Sherman Tank, dedicated to the memory of the Three Rivers Regiment.

We then drove in to Ortona, and had the opportunity to visit the church of Santa Maria di Constantinopoli, site of the famous Christmas Dinner of the Seaforth Regiment. We then walked up to the Piazza Vittoria, and broke for a quick lunch. Did you know that people in Italy put potatoes on their pizza, and potatoes on pizza look just like slices of onions? Or that anchovies look a lot like mushrooms? A couple of our travellers ‘enjoyed’ these unique treats, but that’s part of the joy of travelling, and the taste was quickly washed away with some delicious gelatos.

After lunch we gathered together and walked down the Corso Victor Emmanuele towards the town hall - evidence of the battle can still be seen on some of the buildings. Mak took us then to the piazza where a building containing a platoon of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment was blown up, killing most of the occupants; three were rescued that day, a fourth was rescued after spending a few days trapped in the rubble.

We then went to the Piazza of the Cattederale di San Tomasso. The church was virtually chopped in two when a large tower was demolished by the Germans to form rubble piles designed to block Canadian tanks. It has been rebuilt, but there is an obvious difference in the colour of the bricks between the original and repair. The ornamental tracing around the doorway shows ornate carving where they were able to locate the original pieces, otherwise it’s just plain. Some of us walked down the Via Dolorosa to view the church from the same point as where Charles Comfort must have been when he made his famous painting - you can still recognize the buildings in the painting.

Next we walked down towards the medieval Castello, and then back towards the Pizza Plebescita, where the statue “the Price of Peace” is located. It depicts a Canadian soldier helping his dying comrade, and was placed here by Ortona veterans in 1999. We had the opportunity to meet Francesca LaSorda, a very spry and tiny (Mrs. McLennan towers over her!) Italian lady who places flowers on the monument every day.

We then walked to the Museum of the Battle of Ortona, a very interesting place which preserves many artifacts from the battle. There were many large photographs, and some intricate and highly detailed dioramas, all which help you better understand the event.

We left Ortona and headed out to the Moro River Canadian War Cemetery. We had a brief service and wreath laying - mille grazie to Allan Methven for organizing this! The wreath was lain by Stewart Nelson, who was visiting his uncle who is buried here. I visited the graves of Pte. Stewart Cann, Almer Hunkin, and Sydney King - young men from our community (Stewart and Almer were former students of our school). The cemetery is immaculate, but the beauty of the colourful flowers is contrasted by the 1615 stones - of which 1375 are for Canadians.

After what had been a pretty long and emotionally draining day we headed to Poggiofiorito, and toured the olive oil factory operated by the Andreassi family for five generations. We were able to sample some of the local produce, and everyone agreed it was good way to end the day. We returned to Lanciano and went for dinner (a very long and sloooow dinner - we think they had to grow the food before they could prepare it!). I had the opportunity to talk to one of my old teachers - Mr. Kellow, who is teaching at the summer school in Lanciano. He was surprised to see me (he left Saunders when I was in Grade 12 - 1978) but remembered me and my older brother Don (who is probably reading this). All in all it was a good day!

Greetings from Lanciano!

We’ve had another interesting day in Italy. We started with a good breakfast in Sorrento, then loaded the bus and headed for the archeological site at Pompeii. Our trip from Sorrento to Pompeii was much quicker as we didn’t have to battle the traffic, although we were delayed by a traffic accident on the two lane road. The view across the Bay of Naples was spectacular - Mount Vesuvius looms over the city. We arrived at the archeological site and started our tour with Elisa, a very animated and interesting guide. It was very hot, and the occasional breeze and the fountains were a real godsend. We saw all of the sites - the market, the forum, the various houses, and even some of the oldest professional offices in the world! The streets are paved with basalt rocks, and the footing is very uneven, but everyone successfully negotiated their way through the site. A quick bite to eat, and a chance to purchase some souvenirs - remember to always bargain with the merchants if you want the best deal - it’s amazing how quickly they drop their price when you make it clear you’re prepared to walk away.
From Pompeii we skirted Naples, and the headed eastward into the Appenines. We saw a number of marble quarries, and towns perched on the mountain tops. The road was very winding, and passed through a number of tunnels. Our original plan had been to visit Campobasso, the town where many Canadian troops were stationed and trained during the Italian Campaign, however the roadway is apparently very winding, and very slow going, so we took an alternate route which allowed us to see the city from a distance. We stopped along the highway for a break - amazingly enough at the same station we stopped last year when our student travellers purchased “Jamal” - strangely enough nobody purchased a doll today!
Having crossed the divide between the Tyrrhenian side and the Adriatic we descended down the Bifurno Valley - a really interesting experience as the roadway winds along the river valley, often on an elevated roadway including crossing a man made lake. We arrived at the coast at Termoli, and headed northwest along the Adriatic towards Lanciano.
We visited the Sangro River War Cemetery, just south of the Sangro River crossing. Fred was moved to see the graves of a number the members of the 166th Newfoundland Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery, the comrades of his late father. The Sangro River War Cemetery forms a large curving arc of graves on the hillside, and includes a memorial to the members of the Indian Army who were cremated. Once again the grounds were meticulously groomed, and the site - overlooking the Adriatic - was both beautiful and sobering.
We arrived in Lanciano, and Bruno officially welcomed us to his home town. We quickly unloaded at the Hotel Excelsior, and the walked to the Antica Locanda Allegria Restaurant where we had a delicious dinner - this restaurant is the cafeteria for the Canadian College in Lanciano. Then we walked over to the school and watched a one hour documentary on the battle of Ortona. It was time to walk back to the hotel, post this blog, and now it’s time for bed! Ciao for now!

Mr. MacLeod

Greetings from Sorrento!

Today has been another scorcher, but fortunately we had a fair bit of time on the bus, which is air-conditioned, so it was a bit more comfortable. We got off to an early start following a quick breakfast at the Hotel Archimede, loaded the bus, and then it was “arrivederci Roma!” We headed south out of Rome on the Autostrada, into the Liri Valley. As we headed south Mak and Allan pointed out the landmarks of the Allied advance in 1944, including the Melfa River crossing where Maj. John Mahony won his Victoria Cross; the Hitler Line, and the Gustav Line. Fred (from Newfoundland and Labrador) shared stories of his father who served with the 166th Battery Royal Artillery in the Italian Campaign.

We stopped at the Cassino Cemetery, where there are approximately 4000 Commonwealth graves, and another 4000 commemorated on Memorial (listing the names of those killed in Italy with no known grave). The cemetery at the height of summer is spectacular - the grass is closely cropped, almost like a golf green, and the various roses - in shades of red, peach, and yellow, along with other greenery make for a beautiful sight. However this beauty is tempered by the thousands of graves of young men, some as young as 16; the evidence of the brutal cost of war.

From the cemetery we made our way to the Abbey of Monte Cassino. Bruno deftly guided our bus up the winding roadway - from the base to the Abbey it travels over 8 kilometres, gaining 520 metres in elevation. Our tour of the Abbey was very interesting - we had the same guide as last year, Patrice, and she did a wonderful job of conveying both the ancient and recent history of the Abbey to us. Many of our travellers were awed by the beautiful marble work in the church; completely rebuilt after its almost complete destruction in 1944. As today was Sunday (and a service was in progress), we weren’t able to go right up to the front, to see the altar which contains the remains of Saint Benedict and his sister Saint Scholastica. A quick stop at the book store where many of our travellers bought postcards and pins, and then we started to make our way down. We stopped at the Polish Cemetery, located on the mountainside just opposite the Monastery. Over 1100 graves of the Polish soldiers lie buried in a natural amphitheater, including the grave of General Anders (who died in 1971) who is buried with his men. Then we made the descent, and it seemed a little less scary this time.

We headed to the restaurant, and had a delicious lunch - pasta, roast pork, dessert and coffee. Then we headed to the German Cemetery, located just to the east of Cassino. Canadians lie buried in 19 cemeteries, stretching from Agira on Sicily to Argenta just north of Ravenna. The Germans had over 600 cemeteries; after the war they were concentrated into just three - at Catania, at Rome, and at Cassino. Over 22,000 young men lie buried here; each grave is marked with a cross; most crosses bear six names. At the top of the cemetery (it is on a hill, with concentric rings of graves) is a mass grave with 229 unknown soldiers. It’s important to remember that each one of these men was someone’s son, perhaps a brother, a husband, or a father - and no doubt their loss was just as keenly felt as our losses were to us. There is a beautiful sculpture in the entrance way showing mourning parents, and again we were reminded of the cost of war.

From Cassino it was down to Sorrento. Today being a beautiful summer Sunday we encountered a huge traffic jam as Neapolitans made their way back from Sorrento to the city. The views along the winding road were amazing - the Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius overlooking it. The views on the road were equally amazing - motorcycles and scooters apparently use the double line down the centre of the lane as a pathway, darting in and out of the oncoming lane! I’m just glad that Bruno was doing the driving! We arrived to Sorrento to find the main street closed for a Festa - fortunately Bruno was able to convince the Polizia to allow our bus through, and we reached our hotel and quickly unloaded. Then it was time for another delicious meal. We went for a stroll after dinner to buy some souvenirs, and sample the gelato and tasty limincello (sort of like a combination of lemonade and rocket fuel). As we were returning the night sky was lit up with fireworks - we really have to give Ellison travel credit for organizing all of this for us!

Now it’s time for bed - tomorrow we’re off to Pompeii, and then on to Campobasso and Lanciano. Ciao!

Mr. MacLeod

Greetings from beautiful (and very hot!) Rome!

We’re currently sitting in the McDonalds in the Rome Termini - I would have gone to the Internet Laundromat but it wasn’t open.

Our flight from Paris to Rome went well, after our four hour lay over at Charles De Gaulle airport. We were very pleased when all of our luggage made it safely. We exited the airport and were greeted by Tracey McCormick, and a wall of humidity and heat in the high 30s. Our bus ride into Rome was good; Tracey pointed out many of the sites on our way to the hotel. We checked in, and a lot of people had a quick shower before we headed out for our dinner.

We had a great dinner at the Restaurant Mino, and had the opportunity to meet the rest of our travelling companions. They had a great time in Sicily; they said the landing beaches were very impressive, and then they moved inland through the mountains. It gave them a real appreciation of what the Canadians (and our allies, the British and Americans) accomplished as they fought their way through Sicily.

After a good dinner many of our travellers headed to the hotel for a good sleep. Some of the more intrepid travellers went for a tour with Tracey to the Trevi Fountain - what a beautiful site, but very busy. We all tossed our coins in to make sure we come back again!

Today part of the group headed to the landing beach at Anzio, and to the Liri Valley. The rest of us headed by the Rome Metro to the Museo Vaticani - the Vatican Museum. It was spectacular - the art work and sculptures were breath taking (ok, the fact that the temperature was hovering just below 40 may also account for a bit of the challenge of breathing). The Sistine Chapel in particular was very beautiful, and the entire group was awed by the paintings on the vaulted ceiling. Then we headed into St. Peter’s Basilica. It was very busy, but the size of the church can’t help but impress you. We then went out into St. Peter’s Square (which is actually a big oval). Fortunately there are a lot of fountains in Rome - the water was very cold and crystal clear - and very refreshing! A quick lunch, and then we took the Metro to the Colosseum. From there we walked into the Forum, and saw the remains of the temple of the Vestal Virgins, and the altar of the temple to Julius Caesar - complete with flowers placed on it by visitors and the people of Rome.

From there it was up to the monument of Victor Emanuel. We saw the Capotine Wolf with Romulus and Remus beside the Rome City Hall. We had talked about walking over to the Pantheon, but the heat was taking its toll, so we boarded a city bus and returned to the Termini and walked back to the hotel.

Tonight some of our travellers are heading out with Tracey to see the Trevi Fountain, and to go to the Piazza Navona. We’re on the road tomorrow, heading down to the Liri Valley and see Monte Cassino, and Cassino War Cemetery; then on to Sorrento. With any luck we’ll have Internet (or I’ll find another McDonalds, although a McDonalds tour of Italy isn’t exactly what I have in mind) Ciao for now!

Mr. MacLeod

Greetings from Paris!

For those of you who might be wondering why I’m posting on the school web page in July, after we did our trip to Italy last year with the students at South Huron both Mrs. McLennan and I were invited to talk at a number of places, and a good number of the people we talked with said “Gee, that sounded like a great trip - I wish I could go on something like that” So, to make a long story short, Mrs. McLennan and I are taking a group of adults on a similar trip. So similar in fact that our departure was delayed by about two hours because the airplane was late arriving from France! At any rate we had a good flight from Toronto to Paris, but missed our connection to Rome - we will be flying out later this afternoon. It throws a bit of a monkey wrench in our day, but we’ll work around it. I’m planning on posting tonight if I have access (there’s internet access in the airport here in Paris).
Ciao!
Mr. MacLeod

June Newsletter

Please find below our June SHDHS Newsletter.  Have a safe and great summer holiday!

Download Year End Newsletter June 28th 2010 [PDF]