The following Letters to Santa were written by Kindergarten students in Mrs. Hick’s and Mrs. Spencer’s class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School: Dear Santa, How’s the weather? I’m happy when Mommy tickles me. My favourite food is hamburgers. My favou...
Our pioneering ancestors made do with home-made presents at Christmas. Mother could sew a rag doll for her daughter. Father might whittle a toy horse for his son. Then, as families prospered, they were able to buy gifts in the local general store, practical gifts, such as dishes, a new co...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Ripley and District Christmas Hamper program 2022, we send a thank you to the individuals, families and businesses and their employees who donated generously to this program. Also, thank you to the churches and service cubs for your donations to kick-...
For many of us, the holiday season conjures up visions and memories of happy times spent with family and friends, comfort and warmth. Unfortunately, there are many in our region who struggle for the basic necessities of life and the holiday season brings little joy. The Grey-Bruce P...
Thanks are given to my Naturopath, Lesley, for this. The body has six organs of elimination – routes by which toxins are released from the body: Skin - sweating promotes removal of soluble toxins through the pores Breath - increased depth of breathing helps eliminat...
Earlier this month, Ruth Anne Hollands Robinson told us about a local soldier, Joe Elliott, who served in the Second World War, and was killed in the Netherlands, April 16, 1945: “Remembering Joe Elliott, one soldier who did not return.” She mentioned having a letter from J...
To the Editor: Dr. Solomon Secord was my great-grandfather. I have mementos that my mother, his youngest grandchild, kept. I’m so happy the monument remains in front of the library in downtown Kincardine. There are not many of us left and I would love to contact someone who...
“In the old days,” says grandma, pointing above her head, “the snow was up to here …” Perhaps she was recalling the fabled winter of ’47, when the snow never ended. In mid-February a massive blizzard caused drifts as high as 18 feet in Port Elgin, b...
Like much of my research, it begins when I am confronted by a new challenge. This time it was cataracts. I thought, oh boy, here we go again. I was amazed how simple and painless the procedure was. I was expecting a lengthy convalescence yet was able to drive later the same day! ...
To the Editor: Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, is just the latest example of the continuing drive by premier Doug Ford’s government to undermine environmental protections in the Province of Ontario. Although presented as a vehicle to address affordable housing,...
To the Editor: RE: “Remembering Joe Elliott, one soldier who did not return” Thanks so much for the great article on Joe Elliott. My mother, Joyce Courtney (nee Elliott), grew up on the farm beside Joe’s family, and Mom often talked about Joe and the sadness of lo...
Conflict was not a common situation in our family for I remember very few disagreements or misunderstandings. It was the darker side of conflict as seen in the Second World War that was spoken of more often. One soldier who did not return was Daddy’s best friend, Joe Elliott. My ...
Bruce Power recently marked a decade of eight-unit operation, producing safe, clean and reliable electricity for the people of Ontario, following the Bruce A restart projects. Oct. 16, 2012, Bruce Power’s Unit 2 was connected to the Independent Electricity System Operator grid fo...
I love mnemonics. These are techniques that help you retain and remember information. Let’s review a few, thanks to an article from web MD. FAST for stroke symptoms The acronym FAST is an indicator of a possible stroke: Face drooping (ask the person to smile to ...
To the Editor: RE: “Two pebble stones from Normandy Beach, in memory of a Kincardine veteran” Great story by Keith Davidson! As a born-and-raised Kincardinite, I remember Keith coming to town. We played hockey a short time before my leaving for Muskoka. Many names a...
To the Editor: RE: “Two pebble stones from Normandy Beach, in memory of a Kincardine veteran” While I wasn’t a “rink rat,” I do remember the days when my Uncle Doug Fry worked at the old arena because Keith Davidson hired me as one of the town’s su...
It seemed like such a good idea last fall. There I was, one of the lucky few who had a seat in the Kincardine Dance Hall Pavilion to watch the Dancing With the Stars event in-person, rather than on-line. It was such a delight to watch some of the well-known personas from around Kincard...
To the Editor: Recently, I had the honour of presenting bass drummer Brian “Brow” Fry of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band, with a milestone award plaque for his 25 years as a member of the band, with unbroken service. I also gave him two pebble stones from the Normandy Bea...
To the Editor: My wife and I are members of the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists. We are writing to express our concerns about the Town of Kincardine’s downtown revitalization project, specifically with respect to the “enhanced streetlights” described on the web page fo...
To the Editor: Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is a great representative when it comes to passing out our money to various groups around the riding. But does she speak truth to power? Does she tell Ontario premier Doug Ford that something has to be done to shore up health care in this...