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Campfire Happy Canoe Day!
I wanted to thank you for your article “National Do-Something Day” (Summer/Fall 2009) in Ca- noeroots. You target two of the most important problems in our country: lack of physical activity and environmental conscience. By taking chil- dren outside, we make them move and allow them to associate with nature in a positive man- ner, which will end in a love of nature and the will to protect it!
PATRICK BÉLAND
KINESIOLOGY STUDENT Lévis, Québec
C A M P S I G H T S Right to Navigate, Lost
I’m appalled at the Conservative government for taking away our 126-year-old Navigable Waters Protection Act. This is a serious setback for all Ca- nadians and paddlers alike. I want to thank Cano- eroots magazine for keeping us informed about this issue and helping me become one of the 10,000 Canadians who wrote to politicians. I’m encouraged to learn that Liberal Senator Joseph Day alleged that Canadians weren’t apathetic to the cause after receiving numerous emails and letters. I can only hope that we can reverse the damage that’s been done.
MARTY TANGUAY Moncton, New Brunswick
It’s our understanding that the NWPA fight gener- ated more letters and emails to the Senate than any other issue in Canadian history. Apathetic we are not. —Ed
Popcorn, Please
I have read the book Paddle to the Amazon by Don Starkell and was intrigued that a documen- tary was being released. The Canoeroots article, “Paddle to the Amazon Again: New Film Explores the Journey Within” (Summer/Fall 2009), did not indicate the film’s release date. GEORGE & TAMMY BOTTOMS Tottenham, Ontario
Documentary filmmaker Chris Forde is expecting that the Splitrock Productions film will be released Summer 2010.
PaddleToTheAmazon.com. —Ed
Wild Women
“Honey, Cole and Tommy won’t go to sleep. I think
they’ve had too many s’mores.” PHOTO BY ANNE WILSON, WATERLOO, ONTARIO
Send us your best canoeing or camping photo. In each issue we’ll print one and award the winner a free online subscription. Go to
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We have just finished poring over your story “Unbowed” (Summer/Fall, 2009) and were com- pelled to write. It was inspiring to see women ad- venturers showcased in such a positive light. As women who have struggled with the decision to keep guiding or start a family, we were en- couraged by the stories of the women featured in your article. Realizing the potential setback
of working for others and taking a summer off to start families, we took the bull by the horns and started our own adventure company. Now in our second season, we realize the magnitude of our actions and appreciate our decision all the more. Having had such an empowering teacher as Sheila Archer, Laurel’s sister, not only taught us essential outdoor skills but also gave us the confidence in ourselves to have our cake, and eat it too. We look forward to seeing more amazing women pioneers presented in your magazine. STACEY GROSS & VINESSA CURRIE-FOSTER CLEARWATER CANOEING Paynton, Saskatchewan
And, High Standards
In reference to Ian Merringer’s closing editorial, “A Complete Sentence” (Summer/Fall 2009), I’ve always been told that a sentence should never start with the word “And”. I still enjoy the maga- zine, in spite of how you start your sentences, or how complete they are.
PAUL DEVEAU Cornwall, Ontario
English teachers have prohibited students from us- ing conjunctions to begin a sentence. This practice helps students avoid creating sentence fragments and to form more complex sentences. However, ac- cording to The New Fowler’s Modern English Us- age, and Harvard rhetorician Adam Sherman Hill, writers have used conjunctions to begin sentences since the 10th century and, if used properly, there is no reason to avoid it. And as for Ian Merringer, he’s happy that you still enjoyed the magazine. And he continues to freelance for Canoeroots. And… —Ed
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