By Andrew Hodges In 2005 I began a monthly series of articles to educate readers on funeral service. The goal of the series, which lasted for four years, was to separate fact from fiction and inform our community about what happens at time of death and the steps that take place following. I’m pleased to…
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. – Rogers Hornsby We all wait for spring, but the CBHFM baseball beat is never quiet, even on winter days. Director of Operations Scott Crawford continues to host…
On Friday, January 13th, the Kirkton-Woodham Optimist Club presented their 29th annual Community Service Award. This year’s very deserving recipient was Tim Shute who resides on Line 6 and operates a family dairy farm. Tim has literally been involved for decades in various community and agricultural organizations, often taking on leadership roles as well. The…
The newest installment of the Chase the Ace Sweepstakes is set for this Friday, with the progressive jackpot expected to climb to approximately $8,200, per Lincolns Vice President Bill Lowe. Last week, Joe Sangster’s name was drawn for the weekly contest, earning him $360 in the process. As the Ace of Diamonds (not the Ace…
Surging team hosts London tonight By Stewart Grant In what is becoming a semi-regular occurrence, the St. Marys Lincolns faced a top-four team last Friday night and skated away with victory. Billy Moskal scored the only goal and Tristan Lewis made 28 saves in the 1-0 win over the Leamington Flyers. Head coach Scott Thompson…
If you need help with drug dependency, a solution may be here to help. GLANA, which stands for Greater London Area of Narcotics Anonymous, are having “recovery happens” group meetings to be held once a week in St. Marys. The first meeting started last Wednesday but people are encouraged to join the group starting this…
One hundred years ago, a group of progressive Holstein dairy cattle breeders in Perth County got together to form the Perth County Holstein Club. In 2017 this historic milestone will be celebrated throughout the county, beginning with the Perth County Holstein Club’s 100th Anniversary Gala. This semi-formal event is taking place on Saturday, March 25,…
Nelson Goad shares fascinating stories of grandfather he never met By Stewart Grant Wayne Gretzky introduced the name Riley Hern to a new generation of hockey fans this past Christmas when he discussed the goaltending legend in the prologue of his new book, “99: Stories of the Game”. Gretzky’s new book is a joy to…
By Stewart Grant Perhaps you’ve been to the Creamery or the Westover Inn and seen a group of people all with their own painting canvases and having a great time. Or maybe you’ve had a friend host a paint party at their house, or seen the ensuing artwork proudly displayed on Facebook. The “paint night”…
Thanks to all who took the time to send us your thoughts on what the Town should do at budget time. Not surprisingly, many people agreed that Emily Street and the Wellington Street Bridge were high priorities. As some pointed out St. Marys is getting bigger and roads and bridges should be in a first…