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With no opposition for the Warden or Deputy Warden seats, Rhonda Ehgoetz, Mayor of Perth East, was acclaimed as Warden of Perth County, and Doug Kellum, Deputy Mayor for North Perth, acclaimed the role of Deputy Warden, both for their second consecutive term.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Christmas Market held at the Listowel Legion on Sat. Dec. 9. The big man was available to take photos and wishes from the children on hand at the event. Pictured with him is George and his grandmother.

Although it seemed as though North Perth council agreed it was not safe for pedestrians to walk along Line 87 in the Wallace Ward, after some debate members decided to allow a school to be established at 5023 Line 87.

The Listowel U11 #2 Cyclones came through in a big way for the North Perth Fire Department’s annual toy drive, contributing dozens of new items to the cause following the team’s 8-1 win over Blyth-Brussels on Dec. 5. Cyclones team members are pictured at the Listowel station last Tuesday night along

On Dec. 5, boys and girls from the five largest elementary schools across the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board competed at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton in the Pool A Junior Futsal Tournament.

A late charge was not enough for the Thundercats to claw their way to victory, as Durham dropped a 5-4 decision to the Tavistock Royals in Ontario Elite Hockey League action on Saturday night.

The last-place Flyers gave the Walkerton Capitals all they could handle on Saturday night, but Owen Troyer was able to halt the Goderich comeback with an overtime dagger to give his squad a 3-2 win.

The Walkerton & District Optimist Club recently presented $2,000 to Mary Immaculate School in Chepstow, St. Teresa of Calcutta School and Sacred Heart High School. The Optimist Club is a partner in the local Catch the Ace Draw, in conjunction with the Walkerton Legion Branch 102. Their share of the

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has a current financial surplus, but is projecting a possible $1.7 million deficit at year’s end.

The next series of the Rotary Club’s Walkerton Lottery draws has begun. The first draw of this round was held on Dec. 6, with the following winning prizes awarded: Keith Ellis ($1,000), Bev MacDonald ($500), Elaine Susi ($300), Ron Schwartz ($250), Denise Desroches ($200) and Jane Mullen ($150). The