James M ClemensBorn in 1940, Jim Clemens has had a long acquaintance with Norfolk County, Port Rowan, Long Point Bay, and the Point itself.

Graduating from the University of Western Ontario with an honours history degree, Jim taught history and English a an Etobicoke high school for several years. Seeking new personal challenges, he enrolled in a master's program in Canadian history at Carleton University. Upon earning his M.A., he joined the Ontario Ministry of Education serving in two of its regional offices, as well as at the head office in Toronto, until his retirement in 1994.

Since then, Jim has had the leisure to pursue his deep passion for the past with wide reading in Canadian, American, and European history. During his retirement, Jim also served as a member, and later chair, of the Heritage Advisory Committee for the City of Burlington. Perhaps his proudest moment was being awarded the 2016 Burlington's Best Heritage Award for his leadership in conservation activities in that city.

Jim's reading and volunteer activities are counterpointed with a love of classical music, choral singing, bridge, films, and theatre. He now lives in Bronte Village (Oakville) with Micki, his beloved wife of some fifty years, and their personable tabby, Humphrey Bogart, a.k.a. HRH. Read More Read Less