President Linda Freiburger welcomed an enthusiastic group to the Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) first meeting of 2023, which included a potluck supper with a great variety of different and delicious dishes. Secretary Kathy Benninger attended to her duties and the financial statement was discu
Accomplished arborist speaks at recent Formosa Lions Farmers’ Night
Formosa Lions Farmers’ Night saw Lions members and 32 guests from neighbouring towns enjoying a delicious roast beef dinner with all the trimmings.
Larsen and Shaw donate to Walkerton hospital gala
On March 7, Larsen and Shaw presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $1,000 for a “Bronze” sponsorship at the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre. Limited tickets are available. For more informat
Meulensteen named PJHL Pollock Division Rookie of the Year
Kincardine Bulldogs forward and Gowanstown native Harrison Meulensteen was recently awarded the North Pollock Division’s Rookie of the Year Award after the 17 year old put up 28 goals and 55 points through 41 regular season games in 2022-23. Meulensteen is pictured receiving his award from PJHL repr
Origins of St. Patrick’s Day, local and abroad
On Friday we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Traditionally, many wear green to participate in the festivities. Although St. Patrick actually wore blue, the colour green was adopted during a series of Irish rebellions in the eighteenth century in order to gain independence from England. The colour stuck
Jesus is enough
“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people – the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the
United Way Perth-Huron board of directors looks to add members
Part of what makes United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) strong is its committed volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization continues moving forward and serving the communities of Perth-Huron. Now, UWPH is looking to add a new treasurer and a director from Huron County to its board.
Madill girls’ hockey team wins WOSSAA gold
The F.E. Madill varsity girls’ hockey team claimed WOSSAA gold on March 7 in London, defeating East Elgin Secondary School 5-2 in the championship game. The Mustangs now advance to the OFSAA provincial hockey championships in Stratford on March 21-22. Pictured, back row from left: Mr. Moffat, McKenn
Central Perth Predators girls win three divisions at Mitchell tourney
The Central Perth U11, U13 and U15 girls’ squads had a very productive weekend on March 3-5, with all three teams winning their respective divisions at the Mitchell Girls’ Tournament. Pictured from top to bottom, the U15, U13 and U11 Predators teams.
Legion makes $1,000 donation to Listowel Salvation Army
The Listowel Legion recently presented the Salvation Army Listowel with a $1,000 donation. The donation comes from proceeds of the “break open tickets” sold at the Legion. Pictured: Legion member Peggy Wiens, right, presents Gwyneth Woods of the Salvation Army with the cheque last week.
Are you a cheerful giver?
There were many people in Listowel walking to collect funds for the recent Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) initiative. The reason behind CNOY is to raise awareness and money to support the most vulnerable in our community. Every year, I pick one of my friends and support them financially in their w
Pioneering local women doctors: Dr. Daisy Mary Moore Macklin
March 8 is International Women’s Day. First held in 1911, IWD is now an annual opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.
Listowel resident rakes in $100K following ENCORE lottery win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Panos Assimakopoulos of Listowel. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the Jan. 14, 2023 PICK 4 draw to win $100,000.
WDCS junior, senior boys’ teams win silver at CWOSSA
The Walkerton District Community School junior and senior boys’ basketball teams both had successful seasons, with both teams winning silver medals at the CWOSSA basketball tournament held in Walkerton on Feb. 24. Both teams had to win three games in a row to reach the final. The junior boys lost th
