<![CDATA[The One Room Schoolhouse - Blog]]>Fri, 25 May 2012 06:19:30 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Fire!]]>Tue, 22 May 2012 20:04:46 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/05/fire1.htmlThis weekend I experienced the panic one has when a fire gets out of control.  It made me think back to the number of people who had their education in one-room schoolhouses interrupted because of fire.

My father and husband lit a big fire at our cottage to burn stuff.  There was no wind, but all of a sudden the flames starting burning shrubs and trees up the hill.  The bank is very steep.  My husband has had his hip replaced, and my Dad is 85.   I was the one able to go up and down the hill many times trying to stamp out the flames.  They handed me pails of water.  I was choking from the smoke and my leg and arm were burned.  Fortunately, another man was able to help, but the hose only had a dribble of water coming out of it.  It was pretty scary, but we managed to get it under control.  I soaked in cold water for over an hour and luckily I have no blistering...only lots of scratches from branches.   ....lesson learned.....smaller fires and have buckets of water nearby!
]]><![CDATA[Unique Visitors]]>Tue, 22 May 2012 20:03:13 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/05/unique-visitors.htmlI'm so pleased to report that you are one of over 6400 unique visitors I've had to my website in the last 12 months.  I love hearing from you!
]]><![CDATA[Seaforth Ontario School]]>Tue, 22 May 2012 20:02:52 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/05/seaforth-ontario-school.htmlI received an email from Jane  jph2000ca@yahoo.com  who said my book
brought back so many wonderful memories when she attended a one room school house near Seaforth, Ontario in the 1950s.  She been looking for a book listing some of the one room schoolhouses in her area but have not found any.  Would anyone know if there is a data base somewhere of all the one-roomed school houses in Ontario?  Where would they have kept the school records?  Would report cards still be around somewhere from that time?  Would there be a list somewhere of all teachers who taught near Seaforth, Ontario?

I suggest people contact their local School Board and Historical Society to find out more information.  If you can help Jane, please email her at the above address.]]><![CDATA[Schoolhouse]]>Tue, 01 May 2012 01:07:43 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/04/schoolhouse.htmlI'm really looking forward to seeing "Schoolhouse" by Leana Broodie.  I'll be there signing books too.  For every book sold at any of their shows, I'm going to donate $5 to Lakeside Players.  As a long-time member of Kanata Theatre, I firmly believe that community theatre needs to be supported, so come on out!]]><![CDATA[Delta Kappa Gamma]]>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:04:01 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/04/delta-kappa-gamma.htmlOn Saturday, April 21st I had the opportunity to meet many women at the Provincial AGM of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary society of women educators.  I am president of the Canadian Federation of University Women in Kanata and lead a group called the "Guitar Groovers".  We were the entertainment for their conference.  Many of these women had been students and/or teachers in one-room schoolhouses.  Adele Muldoon was in attendance and her story is on pages 53 & 54 of my book.]]><![CDATA[One Room Schoolhouse Play]]>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:47:05 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/04/one-room-schoolhouse-play.htmlNext week, The Lakeside Players are performing "Schoolhouse" by Leanna Brodie.  It is being directed by Don Fex and co-directed by Cathy Dosett.  Schoolhouse will be presented from May 3rd - May 6th, 2012 at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre. 

Schoolhouse explores timeless themes of rejection, of compassion, of damage, of hope. Full of warmth and poignant humour, Schoolhouse evokes a way of life shared by generations of North Americans. It explores the themes of rejection, compassion, damage and hope. The play takes place in and around a one room rural schoolhouse in 1938.

Show times are as follows -

May 3rd @7:30 p.m.
May 4th @7:30 p.m.
May 5th @ 6:00 for Dinner, show is at 7:30
May 6th @ 2:00 p.m.

TICKETS ARE $12.00 for Adults. $10.00 for Students and Seniors
Dinner and Theatre prices as follows - Adults $35, Students and Seniors $33

The Dinner Theatre show at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, will be served as a Buffet Dinner.  Reservations are needed.  Food Service is provided by Brad Henderson Catering.



]]><![CDATA[Mary Ellen Kelly Hendrick]]>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:39:02 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/04/mary-ellen-kelly-hendrick.htmlI was sad to read about the death of Mary Ellen Kelly Hendrick on April 5, 2012.  Her story and picture are found on pages 174 & 175 of my book.  She and many relations went to R.C.S.S. No. 1 Osgoode.  I extend my condolences to her family and friends. ]]><![CDATA[off to Japan!]]>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:22:45 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/03/off-to-japan.htmlOne never knows when one gets a request from across the pond!  I was delighted to send a book over to Japan.  It is now across North America, Europe and in Asia.  Keep spreading the word! ]]><![CDATA[Value of 1927 plaques]]>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:18:54 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/03/value-of-1927-plaques.htmlIf the plaque is in good condition in its oak frame, it would probably be worth $750.  If the patina of metal has been 'damaged' by polishing, if the metal has dents, scratches or the fram is missing, the value would be less.  Also the English version is more desirable than the French.
]]><![CDATA[1927 Diamond Jubilee of Confederation wall plaque]]>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:22:37 -0500http://www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/1/post/2012/03/1927-diamond-jubilee-of-confederation-wall-plaque.html
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It was delightful meeting Ron McGuire, Canadian CMilitary-Postal Historian, last Saturday.  Since 1997, he has volunteered putting together exhibits for the Nepean Museum and he has many Canadian educational memorabilia.

Ron showed me a plaque found in a one-room school to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Canada 1867-1927.  Schools across Canada recieved them and mounted them on their walls.  Have any of you ever seen such a photograph or know more information about these plaques?

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