News from around St. Marys.
By Dan Rankin Dozens of people dug out their treasured keepsakes and curious knick knacks on Saturday, Oct. 1 for the St. Marys Museum’s first ever “Art, Antiques and Appraisals” event. Chad Martin, of Brantford, and Stratford’s John D. Sewell were among several antique experts offering appraisals of the items brought out by St. Marys…
Employees received “official” letter The employees at Heinz on James Street South, received the “official” word this week that the company will be closing their doors for good on November 30th. There are over 200 employees who will be affected by the closure. In recent weeks the company has been trucking equipment to Quebec and…
With Monday being Thanksgiving (it kind of snuck up on everyone!) it is a Statutory holiday in Ontario. The usual businesses such as the banks, the Post Office, the Town of St. Marys offices, the LCBO and the Beer Store, are all closed. Also closing on Monday will be Canadian Tire and Riannas Diner. The…
By Dan Rankin Speaking during Perth South Council’s meeting Oct. 4 in St. Pauls, Deputy Mayor Jim Aitcheson said he was optimistic about a looming decision on surplus farmhouse severances that would be made two days later at the Perth County Council meeting held yesterday in Stratford. “Believe it or not, that’s on the agenda…
The local St. Marys Shuffleboard Club hosted its annual closing apple tournament on Monday of last week. The event was a huge success, attracting 52 shuffleboarders from as far away as Elora, Goderich, London, Woodstock, Ingersoll, Ancaster, and Grand Bend. Shuffleboard at the Lind Sportplex is now done for the year as curling returns for…
Hayden Moore, centre, of the DCVI Senior Boys Volleyball Team sends up a pass during a match in St. Marys against Central Huron on Tuesday afternoon. The Senior Team was able to defend its home turf, winning its first two regular season league matches in straight sets. DCVI first beat Central Huron 2-0 (25-8, 25-16)…
On Thursday, Sept. 22, Holy Name of Mary School hosted a Family Dance Night at Prospect Hill Campground. Diversions included snacks, a silent auction and a DJ spinning tunes, but earlier in the evening the kids were more interested in the playground equipment. Pictured on a rather jam-packed see-saw are, from left, Isabella Mills, Mae…
The St. Marys Museum Board is holding its first ever Art, Antiques and Appraisals event as part of the annual Culture Days celebration. The event is happening on Saturday, October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the St. Marys Museum and Archives. Four professional appraisers will be on hand at the event to…
By Dan Rankin On Wednesday afternoon on a field trip just a minute or two down the road from their school, around 40 Grade 7 and 8 students from South Perth Centennial School got to take a look at some of the 500 cows being raised at Rannoch’s Kie Farms. After the kids learned about…
Over 230 athletes lined up under sunny skies on Water Street South in St. Marys last Sunday for the 2016 River Road Run. There were 124 people ranging in age from 1 to 67 finishing the 3 km run either on foot or in a stroller. Eleven-year-old Kelly Mantel of Princeton placed first with a…