The Rotary Club recently held its sixth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round include Matt Reddon ($1,000), Jamie Tolton ($500), Barb Spence ($300), Jackie Hofmann ($250), Jesse Merchant ($200) and Joe Rys ($150). The draw was made by Dawn Jansen, left, with the assistance of Rotar
Local ‘village’ helps keep Molly’s dream alive
From Feb. 4 to 11, Molly’s Team travelled to Guatemala and were greeted by 400 children who waited in anticipation for the events that were to come – keeping Molly’s big dream alive to help children and families in third world countries.
Knox Presbyterian Church Service Club celebrates 80 years
The Knox Presbyterian Church Service Club recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Formed in 1943 to encourage ladies to be of service to the church, members met at the homes of members and were encouraged to help the war effort - knitting and other activities. Today, the Service Club is active in
40 years and $100K later, Peter and Jo Ann Carter retire from fundraising for local charities
Teeswater residents Peter and Jo Ann Carter have been champions for local charities by raising funds through donations and pledges for over 40 years.
Walkerton hospital receives donation for IV pain pump
On Feb. 28, Jane Allen and Bill Allen presented Mark Gaynor, chair of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation, with a $4,100 donation for the purchase of a new IV pain pump for the Walkerton and District Hospital’s acute care unit. Jane and Bill made the donation in memory of their spouses, J
Listowel’s Blackmore-Hamilton Furniture Company Limited, 1922
In December 1922, the big industrial event in Listowel was the opening of the Blackmore-Hamilton Furniture Company. It was located in the former Hibner Chair Factory, which was located on Main Street East.
‘It feels like people just don’t know what to do’
Several weeks back I was sitting at home, wrapped in an old quilt and cradling a mug of tea. As the bitter wind howled and I tried desperately to assimilate the words from my social psychology course, my phone vibrated. I looked down at it and the message simply read, “_________overdosed tonight.”
Listowel Legion makes donation to school playground
The Listowel Legion recently presented North Perth Westfield Elementary School with a $1,000 donation for its new playground. The donation comes from proceeds of the “break open tickets” sold at the Legion. Pictured: Legion member Peggy Wiens, centre, presents Westfield Vice-Principal Amy Kipfer and
Walkerton Capitals U11 Girls B team wins Walter Gretzky Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Girls B squad went undefeated at the 41st annual Walter Gretzky Tournament in Brantford, Feb. 24-26, claiming the championship in the process. The Caps started the weekend with a pair of shutout wins over Guelph (7-0) and Brantford (2-0) on Friday, Feb. 24. On Saturday, Wa
When long underwear was essential
When you wake up and your bed is covered in snow, you know it’s winter. And time to get out the long underwear.
Local fair ambassadors attend OAAS meeting
The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies held their annual meeting in Richmond Hill in February. Many local agricultural societies and fall fair organizations had representatives on hand for the learning sessions, trade show, and entertainment. Pictured are Hayden Oberle, Walkerton Little R
Formosa Country Christmas makes donation to Walkerton food bank
On behalf of Formosa Country Christmas, Kathy Benninger (centre) recently presented a cheque for $2,000 to Walkerton and District Food Bank representatives Dianne Waram (left) and Mary Ann Buehlow (right).
New Heights Fitness makes donation to Walkerton hospital
On Feb. 22, New Heights Fitness presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $1,000 donation, which will be used to purchase a new fetal doppler for the Walkerton hospital’s emergency department. Pictured, from left: WDHF Director Brandy Durrer, Chris Doman of New Heights F
