South Bruce’s Mayor Mark Goetz visited Hillcrest Central School in Teeswater to read a book by a Bruce County author on Friday, Jan. 27 as part of Literacy Week. Goetz visited several classrooms, including the Grade 1/2 class in the photo provided, and read The Truck Got Stuck by South Bruce Peninsu
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary holds draw for iPad, gift card
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary recently made a draw for their fundraiser. The first prize was an iPad and the second prize was a gift card from Foodland.
Fasting, the hospital way
I do not suggest fasting to lose weight. If you wanted to try fasting, it can succeed but should be done under doctor supervision.
Blyth Lions donated to Northern Huron Connection Centre
The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) recently received a donation towards the Northern Huron Connection Centre in Wingham from the Blyth Lions Club. The Lions contributed $500 to the initiative. Pictured: Lion Fred DeBoer, president of the Blyth Lions Club, presents Lisa Harper, UWPH community developm
Wingham Ironmen U9 Tier 2 squad finalists at Silver Stick
The Wingham Ironmen U9 Tier 2 team had a successful weekend at the Silver Stick Tournament in Parkhill last weekend, finishing as finalists and silver medalists. Wingham tied Drayton 2-2 in the first game of the tournament, and followed that game with a pair of wins over East Lambton (8-1) and South
Hanover hospital addresses increased patient volumes
Over the last few years, Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) has faced unprecedented patient volumes in all areas of the hospital, creating significant overcapacity challenges.
Formosa Lions welcome three new members
Pictured are the Formosa Lions Club’s newest Lions (from left): Lion Harry Dosman, Lion Derek Dupuis and Lion Heidi Dupuis, who were inducted and welcomed by members of the club on Jan. 11.
Walkerton Legion recognizes winners of poster, literary contests
Rich Henry, youth education chair for the Walkerton Legion, presented awards to students at Mildmay-Carrick Public School and Hillcrest Public School in Teeswater for the Remembrance Poster and Literary Competitions.
Rotary Club holds third drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club of Walkerton held the third drawing of its Walkerton Lottery on Jan. 19. Winners of this drawing are: Ruth Hobley ($1,000), Wally Droefke ($500), Jerry Van Dyck ($300), Dave Batte ($250) and John Ernewein ($200). The draw was made by Perry Davies (second from left) with the assistanc
Hurray Hurrah for Hospice
The Hurray Hurrah For Hospice event (Cargill Ladies Night) held last fall was a huge success, with hundreds of ladies from the area in attendance. On Monday, Jan. 22, the organizing committee presented a cheque for an $36,134 to Saugeen Hospice. “Saugeen Hospice would like to thank the organizing co
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a tough sell these days. Turn on the TV and you see very little forgiveness, but a whole lot of anger. Even in our schools and workplaces, forgiveness is not something you hear about.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary installs new executive
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently installed its new executive for 2023, pictured from left: Karen Michael, secretary, Rhonda Beirnes, president, and Linda Tobin, treasurer. The Auxiliary has ‘lots of plans for 2023,’ with one of its primary fundraising generators, the LMH gift shop,
A century ago, cheese production was ‘great boon for Elma Township’
Since the mid-1860s, cheese making in Perth County had been on the rise and quickly became a popular trade. It is reported in the 1871 census that there were 13 cheese factories in Perth County. By the 1881 census, the number had risen to 30.
One choice
What if making one choice was enough to change the way you lived your life? What if this one conscious decision made all the difference in your outcome? Would you want to know what it was?
