News from around St. Marys.
Former NHL player, coach discusses a variety of league topics By Pat Payton Sports reporter Pat Payton interviews Terry Crisp every summer when he and his wife Sheila come back to town to spend the summer months. Crisp, on a short list of just 14 men who have played on a Stanley Cup winner (Philadelphia…
Programs and services to run as usual; patrons encouraged to use online catalogue The St. Marys Public Library will soon be on the move. Starting on Monday, August 27, 2018, library services will be temporarily relocated to the End Zone on the second floor of the Pyramid Recreation Centre. The move is being made to accommodate…
Like most stage productions, musicals demand a certain decorum from the audience. One can hum familiar tunes (softly), tap one’s toes (discreetly), or sway (slightly) to the music, but overt shows of enthusiasm are generally not encouraged. Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is not your usual stage production or musical, as anyone who has…
A calf located in Mornington Ward has tested positive for rabies. This is the sixth confirmed rabid bovine in Perth County since 2015. There were also two confirmed rabid skunks in this time frame. “This positive result continues to remind us that rabies is still present in Perth County”, says Kara Kestner, Public Health Inspector.…
On Saturday July 7 the St. Marys Lions Club held their annual Classic Car Show at Milt Dunnell Field with well over 100 participants displaying their beautiful vehicles. The weather was splendid and the food provided by the St. Marys Lions Club was scrumptious. Many thanks go to our Classic Car Show Chair, Lion Evelyn…
By Pat Payton TAMPERE, Finland – Marcel Scheele posted a time of nine minutes, nine seconds in a Men’s 3,000-metre Steeplechase heat race here last Thursday. However, the 18-year-old St. Marys native needed to hit the 9:02 mark, and didn’t qualify for Sunday’s Steeplechase final here at the 2018 IAAF World U-20 track and field…
Team near top of Huron-Pertha Fastball League standings By Pat Payton The Veterinary Purchasing Midget girls have been a very busy team this month! In a five-day stretch in early July, Rob and Kelly Wiffen’s squad won three games and tied another–putting them near the top of the Huron-Perth Fastball League standings. The team started…
Hole-in-one by Greg Thompson one of the day’s highlights By Pat Payton Last Thursday’s St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation golf tournament proved to be a special event for several reasons. Firstly, it was the 25th year the Hospital fundraiser has been held and it featured a full field of 144 golfers at St. Marys Golf…
Special Olympics athletes heading to Antigonish, Nova Scotia later this month By Pat Payton ANTIGONISH, N.S. – Mike Hitchcock hopes to celebrate his 27th birthday on Aug. 3 with a medal here at the 2018 Special Olympics Canada (SOC) Summer Games. Hitchcock and fellow St. Marys resident Mae Vigneux are members of Team Ontario, who…
The very popular Melodies at the Museum is back for another season starting the first Wednesday and continueing every Wednesday in August. This year should be extra special because the performers will be using the new arts stage at Cadzow. Admission is by donation only. If there is inclement weather the event will be held…