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Born in London, Ont., on June 17, 1927, Patricia Beharriell went on to study at the Pasadena Playhouse in California and became the first woman to graduate from its technical program. She moved to Kingston in the late 1950s when her husband, Ross Beharriell, was hired as a professor of English at RMC. He died in 1989. Mrs. Beharriell had been a board member at Domino Theatre since 1959. She was also its archivist. At one time or another she had also been on the board of the Eastern Ontario Drama League, Theatre Ontario, the North American Regional Alliance and the International Amateur Theatre Association. For her work, she was named a member of the Order of Canada in 1995. Patricia Beharriell passed away in March 2005 at the age of 77.

The Royal Kingston Curling Club has had several moves since its inception in 1820. Its first location was at the foot of Earl Street in Donald McIntosh's storehouse. The second, a 'two-sheet shed,' built in 1860, was at the head of Gore Street; the Gore View apartments may be on the site. (This elegant residence was built in 1875.) Meanwhile, the Curling club moved in 1870 to the old Collegiate Institute grounds on Barrie Street and another two-sheet rink, which expanded to five sheets in 1899. A fire in 1922 resulted in a further move and construction of the rink between Earl and Clergy Streets west of Division Street. This penultimate site is now incorporated into the Queen's Centre.

The fifth and current location, on the east side of Days Road just north of Front Road, is one of which the Royal Kingston Curling Club can be proud. It is a highly functional building of modern materials and offers an attractive, safe, and healthy space for enthusiasts of the sport. The members of the Curling Club have viewed the concrete walls of this structure as a perfect background to display their history. However, they have not simply affixed their photographs, trophies, and bonspiel banners to the walls but have wisely invested in beautifully made wood and glass display cases that both enhance their building and preserve their treasures.

There are several other ways that this busy organization keeps its history alive. It has a club crest with the year 1820 incorporated into the design. It also tells its history through its handbook, along with the rules of the sport and other useful information so that each new member learns of the history on joining. In 1970 for the celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Kingston Curling Club produced a 'Souvenir Book' that began with a letter of official congratulations from E.V. Swain (Val Swain), mayor of the City of Kingston, and an avid supporter of heritage. This was followed by (true to form) Some History of the Kings ton Curling Club . Further on, Some Historical Notes which are about Kingston, its first mayor, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Barrister, and John Counter, eight-term mayor who "did a lot for the City of Kingston." And, that is not all. In Some History of Curling in Kings ton, they have reproduced the original rules and regulations of the Kingston Curling Club, which were found by Colonel C.M. Strange of 25 West Street amongst his grandfather's papers.

Edward Cooke (1830-1909) was a tailor, farmer, and merchant. Born in 1830, in Tamworth, England, he was one of fourteen children of William John Cooke (1796-1885) and Elizabeth Bacon. William Cooke was a tailor and builder in Tamworth, Ontario and Nuneaten, England. After his wife’s death, William and his five youngest children emigrated to Canada, arriving in Kingston in 1841.
Edward Cook was eleven when he arrived in Kingston. In 1849, Edward married Eliza Ely of New York State (1830/1831 – 1902). They had six children, four who survived to adulthood. Edward and Eliza originally worked as tailors. They also had a farm, located at Concession 2, Lot 13, Kingston Township, just west of the village of Cataraqui. Their house, at 2327 Princess Street, is now the office of a small motel. In the 1870’s, Edward ran a general store at 218 Princess Street in Kingston, on the site where the Grand Theatre now stands. After a number of years in business, the store burned down and was not reopened. Edward Cooke died in Kingston, 25 September 1909. He was predeceased by his wife, Elza, who passed away at Cataraqui, in 1902.