JC (Cam) Watson apple crate - Highland Creek Ontario Canada
I bought several of these apple crates at Kempenfest 2011 in Barrie Ontario. This orchard was directly across from my Public School. I needed the crates for record storage and the nicely cleaned up crates were being sold for charity. In 2012 I purchased one more to complete the wall unit to house my old 33LP's.
John Cameron Watson's parent, Beatrice Alberta Acheson and John Cecil Watson, originally bought the farm in Highland Creek in 1921 from the Stanley Piano Company. Cameron 'Cam' Watson was born on 'Cherrydale Farm' on November 24, 1922. He could be found at the St. Lawrence Market every Saturday for 74 years, beginning when he was carried in a butcher basket as an infant, and eventually selling his own apples and fruit. He loved his work as an orchardist and his farm was still producing apples, pears, raspberries and red and black currants for sale until 2004.
Camer'n's mother, Beatrice, was a very caring teacher, and she and Cameron both shared a love for all animals and nature. These two kind and compassionate people sought to better the lives of all living creatures by teaching respect and kindness, and encouraging others to develop empathy, tolerance and the understanding of the need for sensitivity and reverence towards all life -- it was these values that Cameron based his Foundation. The Beatrice Watson-Acheson Foundation began as the Ontario branch of 'The Kindness Club' and the first Honourary President was Dr. Albert Schweitzer.
The Foundation sends teachers, accompanied by their dog, into Elementary Schools to teach 'Values through Humane Education' --- a message of responsible pet ownership and promoting kindness and respect towards people, animals and the environment. It is our sincere hope that children who hear our message will be more thoughtful, considerate and respectful, develop empathy for all life, and learn about the humane treatment of animals. we have no political agenda, nor do we make any reference in our presentations to trapping, sealing, whaling or other politicized aspects of animal welfare.
The Kindnes Program began in Toronto in 1974 and in Ottawa in January 2005, and has reached over three million school children. The program is provided free of charge to students in kindergarten to Grade Eight in the Public, Catholic and Private Schools. Two thousand and twelve, marks our thirty-eighth anniversary of educating children and this program has been a tangible way to promote reverence and sensitivity to all life and bring ideas of responsibility, caring and kindness towards pets, wildlife and people to the attention of children and adults.
One of the Foundation's new initiatives in 2009 was to 'Spread Kindness Across Canada -- Step by Step'. Boys and girls from ages 6 to 14 were asked to submit a description of an act of kindness they had shown to an animal or person, written on their 'footprint'. Their 'kindness effort' was ten personally acknowledged by letter and shown on our website on the map of Canada. We received more than 1,700 acts of kindness by August 21, 2011 and we will soon announce another Kindness Activity Project for school children.
A long standing member of Centennial-Rouge United Church and a charter member of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association and Planning Committee, Cameron was a highly respected and involved member of the community. As an environmentalist he took an active part in the planning of the community and in seeking high standards for the local land development and he was a vocal advocate in the fight to save Centennial Creek. Cameron taught Sunday School, was a church Trustee, and member of the choir. He was involved for many years with the Kindness Club, the Advisory Council of Salvation Army Laymen, The St. Lawrence Farmers Market stallholders Committee, and the Scout Troop and Cub Pack Group Committee. Cameron was also well-known in the community for his generosity and philanthropy.
In 1992 Cameron received the 125th. Anniversary of Confederation Commemorative Medal presented to 'exemplary Canadians, who have given of themselves for the benefit of others and have enriched Canada by their contributions'.
The J. Cameron Watson Bursary that was set up at Algonquin College in Ottawa in 2007, and a room dedicated to the care of injured waterfowl at the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre in 2005, are both in memory of Cameron. The bursary and plaque description remembers Cameron as 'a man whose compassion, foresight and generosity has made a difference in the way we view and respond to the needs of all creatures and the environment'. www.thekindnessprogram.org . The Beatrice Watson-Acheson Foundation, 48 Cindy Lande, Lisle, Ontario L0M 1M0.
JC (Cam) Watson apple crate - Highland Creek Ontario Canada
I bought several of these apple crates at Kempenfest 2011 in Barrie Ontario. This orchard was directly across from my Public School. I needed the crates for record storage and the nicely cleaned up crates were being sold for charity. In 2012 I purchased one more to complete the wall unit to house my old 33LP's.
John Cameron Watson's parent, Beatrice Alberta Acheson and John Cecil Watson, originally bought the farm in Highland Creek in 1921 from the Stanley Piano Company. Cameron 'Cam' Watson was born on 'Cherrydale Farm' on November 24, 1922. He could be found at the St. Lawrence Market every Saturday for 74 years, beginning when he was carried in a butcher basket as an infant, and eventually selling his own apples and fruit. He loved his work as an orchardist and his farm was still producing apples, pears, raspberries and red and black currants for sale until 2004.
Camer'n's mother, Beatrice, was a very caring teacher, and she and Cameron both shared a love for all animals and nature. These two kind and compassionate people sought to better the lives of all living creatures by teaching respect and kindness, and encouraging others to develop empathy, tolerance and the understanding of the need for sensitivity and reverence towards all life -- it was these values that Cameron based his Foundation. The Beatrice Watson-Acheson Foundation began as the Ontario branch of 'The Kindness Club' and the first Honourary President was Dr. Albert Schweitzer.
The Foundation sends teachers, accompanied by their dog, into Elementary Schools to teach 'Values through Humane Education' --- a message of responsible pet ownership and promoting kindness and respect towards people, animals and the environment. It is our sincere hope that children who hear our message will be more thoughtful, considerate and respectful, develop empathy for all life, and learn about the humane treatment of animals. we have no political agenda, nor do we make any reference in our presentations to trapping, sealing, whaling or other politicized aspects of animal welfare.
The Kindnes Program began in Toronto in 1974 and in Ottawa in January 2005, and has reached over three million school children. The program is provided free of charge to students in kindergarten to Grade Eight in the Public, Catholic and Private Schools. Two thousand and twelve, marks our thirty-eighth anniversary of educating children and this program has been a tangible way to promote reverence and sensitivity to all life and bring ideas of responsibility, caring and kindness towards pets, wildlife and people to the attention of children and adults.
One of the Foundation's new initiatives in 2009 was to 'Spread Kindness Across Canada -- Step by Step'. Boys and girls from ages 6 to 14 were asked to submit a description of an act of kindness they had shown to an animal or person, written on their 'footprint'. Their 'kindness effort' was ten personally acknowledged by letter and shown on our website on the map of Canada. We received more than 1,700 acts of kindness by August 21, 2011 and we will soon announce another Kindness Activity Project for school children.
A long standing member of Centennial-Rouge United Church and a charter member of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association and Planning Committee, Cameron was a highly respected and involved member of the community. As an environmentalist he took an active part in the planning of the community and in seeking high standards for the local land development and he was a vocal advocate in the fight to save Centennial Creek. Cameron taught Sunday School, was a church Trustee, and member of the choir. He was involved for many years with the Kindness Club, the Advisory Council of Salvation Army Laymen, The St. Lawrence Farmers Market stallholders Committee, and the Scout Troop and Cub Pack Group Committee. Cameron was also well-known in the community for his generosity and philanthropy.
In 1992 Cameron received the 125th. Anniversary of Confederation Commemorative Medal presented to 'exemplary Canadians, who have given of themselves for the benefit of others and have enriched Canada by their contributions'.
The J. Cameron Watson Bursary that was set up at Algonquin College in Ottawa in 2007, and a room dedicated to the care of injured waterfowl at the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre in 2005, are both in memory of Cameron. The bursary and plaque description remembers Cameron as 'a man whose compassion, foresight and generosity has made a difference in the way we view and respond to the needs of all creatures and the environment'. www.thekindnessprogram.org . The Beatrice Watson-Acheson Foundation, 48 Cindy Lande, Lisle, Ontario L0M 1M0.