Sistema Walkerton held its year-end concert at Victoria Jubilee Hall on June 27. The event was an opportunity for family and friends to hear student violin performances.
Formosa Lions host year-end barbecue
The Formosa Lions held their year-end barbecue for Lions and their families, guests Formosa Swans and their families, and the Recreation Committee last week. Pictured: Lion President Jim Batte is seen here passing along the Formosa Lions’ gavel to Lion Frank Jacobi, who took over the president posit
Two Mildmay businesses donate to Saugeen Hospice
Two Mildmay businesses recently presented Saugeen Hospice Inc. with donations – Liesemer’s Home Hardware and Batte Meats. (Above) Jarred and Pete Liesemer, right, present a cheque for $2,000 to Saugeen Hospice volunteers Pat Morley and Rita Grubb. (Below) Wayne Batte, right, of Batte Meats presents
Kinsmen make donation to Walkerton hospital
The Walkerton Kinsmen Club presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a cheque for $7,500 at its final meeting of the year on June 26. This donation was from the funds raised at the 2022 Raffle Draw and Casino Night. Pictured, from left: WDHF representatives Mark Gaynor and
The Mill Pond Café opens in Cargill
Brockton Coun. Kym Hutcheon and Kevin McKague cut the ribbon at the grand opening of The Mill Pond Café in Cargill on Canada Day – one of the most scenic eateries around, with delicious homemade soups, bread and more. Summer hours are Thursday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Westario Power elects new board chair, vice-chair at annual meeting
Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been elected as the new board chair of Westario Power.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary hosts draw
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary made a draw at their annual meeting in June. Winner of the grand prize quilt was Helen MacDonald of Allenford, with the second prize of a gift card won by Kaylee Adams. (Above) MacDonald, right, is presented with the quilt by her sister and Auxiliary member Verna Steff
Power Workers’ Union donates to Wingham hospital
The Power Workers’ Union Bruce Site Equity Committee recently presented the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation with a $7,275 grant, which will aid with the upgrade of the chemistry analyser in the lab. “The chemistry analyser is the workhorse of the lab conducting all the medical tests for pat
Formosa Lions make donation to Teeswater Medical Centre
Paul Cronin and Dwight Leslie of the Teeswater Medical Centre committee were guests at the Formosa Lions’ June meeting. Cronin and Leslie provided the Lions with an update on the project’s progress. At the meeting, the Lions presented Cronin and Leslie with a $3,000 donation toward the project. Pict
Royal Homes makes $25K donation to Teeswater Medical Centre
Royal Homes has made a $25,000 “Gold” level donation toward the Teeswater Medical Centre building project. Pictured, from left, at the cheque presentation are: Dwight Leslie (Medical Centre Fundraising Chair), Klaas Jorritsma, Pieter Venema and Doug Kuyenhoven from Royal Homes, and Mike McDonagh (Me
Bluewater District School Board honours local school volunteers
The regular board meeting on June 20 featured the return of a popular Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) year-end tradition.
Happy Canada Day from Valley View
A seniors apartment building in Formosa was a dream of the Formosa Lions Club in the mid-1980s.
Hanover Community Players make donation to nutrition
The Hanover Community Players recently presented the Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP), Grey Bruce, with a $427 donation. The donation was from monies collected through adult ticket sales from the recent production of Mom’s Gift, directed by retired teachers Marg Poste and Nancy Lilliman. Pic
July events at Brockton’s libraries
June has been wonderful with lots of fun – for kids we had whirligigs on the PA Day, Love is Love Story Time, a visit from local children’s author Dorothy Ladd, The Princess Bride interactive movie, and the Mischief Managed Escape Room.