HEALTH continued from page 8


“I doth not know how to spell ABCD.” “A is for asymmetry. Half of


the mole is unlike the other. B is for border. It is irregular or poorly circumscribed.” “Your tongue, knave! I was NOT


poorly circumscribed!” “C is for colour. The shades


may vary – brown or tan, black to red. D is for diameter. Larger than


6 mm, or the end of your writing instrument.” “Henceforth, dankish bugbear,


what say you of mine?” “I shall remove those that are


suspicious with this broadsword. Grit yourself, Milord.” Macbeth closed his eyes as the


witch doctor began his travails, wincing each time he heard the doctor cackle, “Double bubble, toil and trouble, and OUT DAMNED SPOT!”


It was then Macbeth swore he’d wear


long sleeves and a brimmed hat when next he pillaged.


The scribe Richard Bercuson doth clothe himself in proper attire whence the sun brings its brilliance. He has ceased pillaging.


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actually make it to the big time, and be heard and seen outside the local dance halls and clubs. Now the goal wasn’t just gigs. It was all about making records, touring and approaching the business in a professional way. In many ways it was the “perfect


storm” scenario for the Esquires. They were ready for prime time when the British Invasion hit early in 1964. The kids wanted rock and roll, and the Esquires were the first Ottawa band to deliver the goods. Local radio embraced the band, and having a manager who wrote the biggest weekly teen page in town didn’t hurt either. Kids heard the songs on the radio, read the latest news on the Esquires in the paper and checked out the ads to see where they, and other bands, were playing that week. There was no Muchmusic or MTV, so if you wanted to hear your favourite band you had to go out and see them live. This led to an incredibly vibrant


local music scene in the wake of the Beatles. Former Hi-Tone-turned- promoter Don Billows remembers: “It just seemed there was a band on every corner in 1964, and every church had a youth club and a dance. Everywhere you could find a hall there was a dance going on. We had a hard time finding bands to play in them all”. Still, “making it” outside Ottawa


required more than just the opportunity to play live. It took a special degree of talent. Hot on the trail blazed by The Esquires was The Stacattos − later the Five Man Electrical Band. They raised the bar for Ottawa bands even higher in the mid-to late-1960s. Their story next time, in part three of “Rockin’ On The Rideau”.


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FISHING continued from page 15


So you don’t really need to load


up the car and drive to some remote lake, a couple of hours distant, to have a great fishing experience. You can do it right here at home in downtown Ottawa. And don’t let the cost of


purchasing fishing equipment hold you back. You can buy a relatively reliable entry level fishing rod and reel for less than $50. In combination with a few fishing hooks, a couple of size 4 removable split shot weights, and a container of worms, you can be on your way to any one of these great fishing locations. The only things you will be missing are the fish for that memorable shore lunch. If you are new to the sport, take


advantage of one of the two Ontario Family Fishing Events which provide an opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing license and Outdoors card. The Ontario


government designates two periods throughout the year as license-free. One is during the winter and the other is during the summer. This summer’s dates occur between July 7-15. During all other time periods, Canadian residents between the


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almost turquoise, as it makes its way to the larger Colorado River. It’s a truly beautiful sight. We gained a little altitude and up and over the North side of the canyon we flew. There was a ton of snow on the north side due to100 extra feet of altitude over the south rim. There are many ways to see the Grand Canyon, but taking the helicopter flight must truly be the greatest way to view this magnificent place. Bev and I gave each other the tour as our gift to each other for our 35th


wedding anniversary and we now have another item scratched off our bucket list, although this was a huge hole in that bucket. Oh yeah. We didn’t take the back way to Phoenix. There was no way


we were going to do that nerve wracking drive through Jerome back to Phoenix, so we drove straight from the Grand Canyon, double lane highway, as fast as we could.


ages of 18 and 64 must purchase an Outdoors card and hold a valid fishing license to legally fish in Ontario. So get out there and take a kid


fishing! It may just be the experience of a lifetime.


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