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IT Musafir — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 05:55:29 -0000

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Re: Dr. David Beatty: About My Father and Lewy Body Disease

James Mason — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:45:39 -0000

I took only two courses from Prof. Beatty in 1986-87 and also had a couple of occasions to visit him at his farm and have lunch. Dr. Beatty was both an incredible lecturer, exceptional teacher, all-round super nice guy and gentleman farmer. I still think about his lectures when I need to make an important presentation to clients and boards. David had a command over a room full of people that I have never seen matched in 7 years of university and 23 years of working life. He was one of a kind that is for sure and I know he will be greatly missed.

Re: Dr. David Pierce Beatty 1933 – 2015

Siobhan Borgo — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 16:51:07 -0000

Dr. Beatty was an a wonderful professor and a brilliant raconteur, who made
history come alive for all of us who had the privilege to be his students. I echo Philip's comments. There are very few educators that have the type impact that your father had on his pupils. A truly inspirational teacher. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. He will be truly missed. (Class of '91)

Re: Dr. David Pierce Beatty 1933 – 2015

Philip Chaddock — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 04:36:14 -0000

There are very few teachers that can touch the lives of their students in the way Dr. Beatty was able to do. He was a man of true character that is rarely found in this world today; a passionate teacher of history, friend, mentor and an inspiration to all he came in contact with. He cast the mold how of how to be a great teacher - every time I have been in a class room, I feel his presence and what he taught me and how to pass it on to the next generation. Rest in peace Dave, and condolences to all members of his family. Mt.A has lost one of its greatest professors but he will never be forgotten.

Re: No Water or Electricity – Dr. David Beatty Personal History

damanb — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 10:23:34 -0000

Thanks for reaching out. It means a lot to us, Maryb.

Re: No Water or Electricity – Dr. David Beatty Personal History

Maryb Harquail — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:37:56 -0000

I graduated from MTA in 1989. I had DR.Beatty for one class. That is how I remember him. Sad to see him in his later years but good to know that he had family and friends with him during his last years. Thank you for sharing.

Re: Dr. David Pierce Beatty 1933 – 2015

Eric Deegan — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:17:23 -0000

Although today I have 3 degrees, I was not a very good student upon arrival at MTA (90-93). I had to do summer school to get back in. Dr. Beatty approached me as I was stretching before practice and told me to take his courses. I asked a veteran if I should and was told to register that day. I can quote verbatim the first 15 minutes of his class. I felt in the presence of greatness as he passionately told me about the importance of knowing ones history. He awoke something in me that I never knew existed. Completely agree with John's comment below, his name is often mentioned at reunions. He is and always will be part of the MTA football family. Tried so hard to win the 1991 Vanier Cup for people such as Dr. Beatty. His life touched so many of us. Profound loss of his passing. May you rest in peace Captain, my captain!

Re: Dr. David Pierce Beatty 1933 – 2015

John Phillips — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:52:12 -0000

A great Teacher and an inspiration to so many over the years. Former Mounties (81-85) speak of him every time we're together and very few Mt.A stories are told without a Doc Beatty mention. We sure loved his classes but even more his enthusiasm for our success on the field and his presence at games in Sackville and around the league too. Sending my thoughts and condolences to your family at this difficult time.

Re: Dr. David Beatty: About My Father and Lewy Body Disease

John Phillips — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:17:33 -0000

Daman.
Your Dad's passion for his classes was matched by his obvious enjoyment of the Mounties football team. As a student from 81-86 and a History/Poly Sci student I was very fortunate to have Doc Beatty for a number of classes. As others have commented...you just didn't miss those! As I approach my thirtieth (!!!) year in education I truly recall his amazing style in the lecture hall. Pacing back and forth or stalking up and down the middle isle in Avard Dixon he would look you right in the eye and challenge you with a question, or a quip about some interesting personality.
Not sure if it was our first class in Can. External Relations bit the I'm Alone Affair still resonates in my brain. Your Dad would say that anyone who didn't think Canadian Foreign policy was exciting was simply ignorant of their own history. While I can't recall the exact details your Dad strode up the middle isle talking about Captain John T. Randle. Not chain if Randle was a Rum Runner, or some other smuggler, but there he and his crew were....caught up by the U.S. Coast Guard (or Navy) and being told to surrender, etc......he looked at me and said, "and what would you have done in his place?" With his bright smile and cheerful eyes he laughed and then proceeded to tell us all how Randle told the Americans where to go and following some exchange of powder/ shots, etc. managed to steal away.

I'm sure my details are foggy but that has stayed with me since the fall of 1982 when I first had your Dad for a class. He was truly an inspiration.
I write this having just learned of his passing. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. He will remain a fixture in the minds and me,prices of all who were fortunate to cross his path.
John Phillips

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damanb — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:34:06 -0000

Thanks Daman :-D

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Daman Bahner — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:15:37 -0000

Congratulations you two! It is a mind blowing experience when it happens to you for the first time, I agree :-)

Re: Dr. David Beatty: About My Father and Lewy Body Disease

Tamra — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:55:45 -0000

Daman,
What a wonderful wonderful post! Uncle Dave is a man that has touched many lives and has been an inspriration to alot of people including myself and siblings. I to loved listening to his all of his stories. I look forward to reading more ....
Love to All !

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Re: Dr. David Beatty: About My Father and Lewy Body Disease

Bill cook — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 09:03:33 -0000

Thanks Daman for the blog. I met your father working for Marc, fixing the old house up. When we looked down the driveway and seeing your father drive up always put a smile on our faces. We would sit and have tea, and he would tell us stories. I always came home amazed at what a wonderful professor he must have been. It was a great experience working for your parents.

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Very nice - eerie and cool.

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Re: [VIDEO] 5Peaks Trail Race: Golden Ears Provincial Park

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Re: Former Port Elgin Regional Memorial Junior High School

John R. Merriam — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:16:49 -0000

I am currently 71 years old living in Berwick NS. I attended RMS from grade 7 to 12 when my family lived in Port Elgin. I graduated in 1962 or 63, then joined the RCMP.
(1) The building across the road from the school I knew as Reid's Diner (Roy Reid). We would often go there at lunch for fries and a pop. He also had a couple of pin ball machines. He moved away sometime before I graduated and the store then closed.

(2) The Magee house across from the school is now a nursing home, but was once the residence of Fred Magee. Beside it were his offices where he operated a cannery for lobster and vegetables. It was located where Atlantic Windows now has a factory. The offices is now the town administration. Behind the Magee residence was a garage which partly hung over the river. Inside was a grey 1952 Packard which Magee owned. It was like new. At that time, the car would have been about 10 years old. Magee died in 1952, so he may have bought the car in the fall of 1951. There was an elderly lady living there in the early 60's, may have been a sister or sister-in-law.

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Re: What is Bitcoin?

Demian Hammock — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 16:34:40 -0000

Very informative and interesting article!

Bitcoin a way around the traditional system. Like Kickerstarter or Indiegogo. You know what they say!

"The medium is the message" is a phrase coined by Marshall McLuhan meaning that the form of a medium embeds itself in the message, creating a symbiotic relationship by which the medium influences how the message is perceived.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Other strange things have occurred with currencies.

“Tulip mania or tulipomania (Dutch names include:
tulpenmanie, tulpomanie, tulpenwoede, tulpengekte and bollengekte) was a period in the Dutch Golden Age during which contract prices for bulbs of the recently introduced tulip reached extraordinarily high levels and then suddenly
collapsed.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Currencies or how funds are transferred is based on one basic principal faith. Try actually eating a couple of Loonie dollars ; it does not go down so well. We exchange money for goods we want and the market dictates what it is worth, meaning faith. Unless you are China then they peg their dollar.For Bitcoin to work at the end of day enough people need to have faith in it.

Yours Sincerely & Have A Great Day !

Demian Hammock

(BFA) Bachelor of Fine Arts & Diploma of Advance Studies Human Resource
Management.
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