Comments on: Grenville Christian College http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:10:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: GW http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-94523 GW Tue, 02 Oct 2007 05:54:46 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-94523 I may not be able to recite the bible word for word or even book by book but I know when something is wrong. As a former member of the ACC( i am now athiest), I am sicked and appalled by the method of torture used by teachers and Religious leaders. As ex military I recognize these psychological attacks. These DO NOT help a young child grow up to be a caring well adjusted member of our society. The mental and physical attacks are designed to break down a person's defenses so he/she can be made to what ever the torturer wants them to do. What this breaks down to plain and simple is a CULT. Controlled by people who were trusted by parents to look after their childs best interests. As a father i really feel for the parents, who's job it is to protect their children. I hope that everyone involved gets punished to the full extent of the law and then more. As for the rest of the religious idiots out there who are blind and deaf and mute to the horrors of the church, and basically any religion, the problems they cause to the whole world. Wake up!!!! Use your head for something other than a place to put your hat. You are part of the problem.... I may not be able to recite the bible word for word or even book by book but I know when something is wrong.
As a former member of the ACC( i am now athiest), I am sicked and appalled by the method of torture used by teachers and Religious leaders. As ex military I recognize these psychological attacks. These DO NOT help a young child grow up to be a caring well adjusted member of our society.
The mental and physical attacks are designed to break down a person’s defenses so he/she can be made to what ever the torturer wants them to do.
What this breaks down to plain and simple is a CULT. Controlled by people who were trusted by parents to look after their childs best interests.
As a father i really feel for the parents, who’s job it is to protect their children. I hope that everyone involved gets punished to the full extent of the law and then more.
As for the rest of the religious idiots out there who are blind and deaf and mute to the horrors of the church, and basically any religion, the problems they cause to the whole world. Wake up!!!! Use your head for something other than a place to put your hat. You are part of the problem….

]]> By: Grenville Christian College - the investigation widens - OPP at Bene Diction Blogs On http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-93968 Grenville Christian College - the investigation widens - OPP at Bene Diction Blogs On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:45:59 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-93968 [...] Former students have been talking on a forum for over a year. As media coverage spread more students, parents and former teachers are speaking up. [...] [...] Former students have been talking on a forum for over a year. As media coverage spread more students, parents and former teachers are speaking up. [...]

]]> By: Chantal Yurt http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-93958 Chantal Yurt Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:16:31 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-93958 Wow, reading everyone stories brings back many memories of GCC. It's like reading my own story. I would like if someone sent more info on the class action suit against the school. <em>Hi Chantal: The information on the collection of information on a possible class action suit can be found <a href="http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3420" rel="nofollow">here.</a> BD</em> Wow, reading everyone stories brings back many memories of GCC. It’s like reading my own story. I would like if someone sent more info on the class action suit against the school.

Hi Chantal: The information on the collection of information on a possible class action suit can be found here. BD

]]> By: jess http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-93889 jess Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:10:13 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-93889 hi umm...yea i went to gcc the past two years and was bout to go back this year again..and i was acctually looking forward to it..i dunno wat happend a long time ago but...ff was a good man as long as ive known him..he was the best. i now that grenville closing down wasnt anyones fault. but students that were gonna go back this year are kinda sad it closed hi umm…yea i went to gcc the past two years and was bout to go back this year again..and i was acctually looking forward to it..i dunno wat happend a long time ago but…ff was a good man as long as ive known him..he was the best. i now that grenville closing down wasnt anyones fault. but students that were gonna go back this year are kinda sad it closed

]]> By: BD http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-93582 BD Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:11:34 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-93582 Good can come out of misery - I'm glad this blog post was able to help rekindle a friendship. Take care of each other. Good can come out of misery - I’m glad this blog post was able to help rekindle a friendship.
Take care of each other.

]]> By: Anne (Clunis) Clark http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-93571 Anne (Clunis) Clark Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:39:54 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-93571 OMG thank you so much for forwarding Lauries information to me. Will be nice to exchange stories and get in touch :). See good things can come from misery. OMG thank you so much for forwarding Lauries information to me. Will be nice to exchange stories and get in touch :). See good things can come from misery.

]]> By: Laurie Bartman http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-93525 Laurie Bartman Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:43:19 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-93525 Good day my name is Laurie Bartman ,I was reding through some of the stories and cught off guard found one of my formal childhood friend/neighbour ID#21 Anne (Clunis) Clark who I would love to get in contack with if you could either forward her my contack information to her . My e:mail : xxx I also attended GCC several years later since Anne's parents had good things to report about GCC. We lost contact when my parents seperated. This would be wonderful if you could help me get in contack with Anne Thank You Laurie <em>Hi Laurie: I removed your personal information for your protection and have emailed you and Mrs. Clark with the information. BD</em> Good day my name is Laurie Bartman ,I was reding through some of the stories and cught off guard found one of my formal childhood friend/neighbour ID#21 Anne (Clunis) Clark who I would love to get in contack with if you could either forward her my contack information to her . My e:mail : xxx I also attended GCC several years later since Anne’s parents had good things to report about GCC. We lost contact when my parents seperated. This would be wonderful if you could help me get in contack with Anne

Thank You
Laurie

Hi Laurie: I removed your personal information for your protection and have emailed you and Mrs. Clark with the information. BD

]]> By: Bene Diction http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-93489 Bene Diction Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:46:41 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-93489 Well the class action lawsuit lawyer has received one thousand submissions. "Bishop George Bruce, who heads the diocese in which the now-closed school is located, has interviewed or scheduled interviews so far with nearly 20 former students and will continue his investigation at least until the end of this month. He has told former students he is taking their allegations "very seriously" and that he will keep his investigation open until everyone who wants to be heard is heard. Bishop Bruce recently ordered Mr. Farnsworth to stop going door to door in Brockville handing out cards asking for people's prayers. This week, the bishop began receiving allegations of sexual misconduct by the now-retired priest, and he is looking into complaints of abuse perpetrated by lay staff members that may have been done with Mr. Farnsworth's knowledge or approval." Depending on the investigation goes he may convene an ecclesiastical court. As well other teachers are being named if they are under the jurisdiction of the Anglican Church of Canada, they will be investigated also. http://tinyurl.com/265ckh Well the class action lawsuit lawyer has received one thousand submissions.

“Bishop George Bruce, who heads the diocese in which the now-closed school is located, has interviewed or scheduled interviews so far with nearly 20 former students and will continue his investigation at least until the end of this month.

He has told former students he is taking their allegations “very seriously” and that he will keep his investigation open until everyone who wants to be heard is heard.

Bishop Bruce recently ordered Mr. Farnsworth to stop going door to door in Brockville handing out cards asking for people’s prayers. This week, the bishop began receiving allegations of sexual misconduct by the now-retired priest, and he is looking into complaints of abuse perpetrated by lay staff members that may have been done with Mr. Farnsworth’s knowledge or approval.”

Depending on the investigation goes he may convene an ecclesiastical court. As well other teachers are being named if they are under the jurisdiction of the Anglican Church of Canada, they will be investigated also.

http://tinyurl.com/265ckh

]]> By: Anne Clark (again) http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-93487 Anne Clark (again) Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:36:05 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-93487 Hey go figure ... here I'm defending the place and I'm having my own memories come back. I remember the "D" table. I remember being sent to a shrink and couldn't even tell them the right year. I remember the phone calls home and Ms. Case would stand right behind me (no privacy) crying to my parents telling them I want to go home. I remember pretending to be someone I wasn't just so I wouldn't get in trouble again. Can't wait to see what comes next ... Anne Hey go figure … here I’m defending the place and I’m having my own memories come back. I remember the “D” table. I remember being sent to a shrink and couldn’t even tell them the right year.
I remember the phone calls home and Ms. Case would stand right behind me (no privacy) crying to my parents telling them I want to go home. I remember pretending to be someone I wasn’t just so I wouldn’t get in trouble again.

Can’t wait to see what comes next …

Anne

]]> By: Karen (Mackay) Frennette http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/09/01/grenville-christian-college/#comment-92909 Karen (Mackay) Frennette Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:46:29 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=3388#comment-92909 I attended GCC for one year 79/80 for my grade 10 year. I remember telling my parents that it was a cult and to get me out of here. They too put it down to teen exaggeration and forced me to finish the year. But they did allow me to change schools the following year. Thank God. I remember "light sessions" and students being put on "D". I also remember being forced into a weight watchers group even though I didn't want to. I was told that glutony was a sin and publicly embarrased at the supper table if I ate more than Mr. Ortolani thought was appropriate. Looking back as an Adult at pictures of myself, I may have been 10 pounds overweight, if that. That year warped my self image for the remainder of my teen years and well into my 20's. My story is minor compared to many I have read in blogs over the last couple of days, but I felt compelled to add it. One more former GCC student who remembers the unhealthy and publicly abusive environment we lived in. Karen I attended GCC for one year 79/80 for my grade 10 year. I remember telling my parents that it was a cult and to get me out of here. They too put it down to teen exaggeration and forced me to finish the year. But they did allow me to change schools the following year. Thank God.
I remember “light sessions” and students being put on “D”. I also remember being forced into a weight watchers group even though I didn’t want to. I was told that glutony was a sin and publicly embarrased at the supper table if I ate more than Mr. Ortolani thought was appropriate. Looking back as an Adult at pictures of myself, I may have been 10 pounds overweight, if that. That year warped my self image for the remainder of my teen years and well into my 20’s. My story is minor compared to many I have read in blogs over the last couple of days, but I felt compelled to add it. One more former GCC student who remembers the unhealthy and publicly abusive environment we lived in.
Karen

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