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Alan Doyle visits Red Roof, and may be back

July 28, 2019 by Penny Coles Community

Karen Post gives singer and story-teller Alan Doyle $2,000 to support mental health and addiction programs. (Photo supplied)

Karen Post makes great butter tarts. She is also a strong supporter of mental health programs. Putting those two together, she has made and sold hundreds of butter tarts to raise money to support mental health and … [Read more...]

Preparations underway for Peach Pickers Picnic

July 28, 2019 by Jane Andres Community

This week the magic happened. It started with a tiny flicker, a momentary reflection catching my eye in a little pond tucked deep among the ferns. A second tiny flash hovered over the path and I followed it down to the forest below. I was transfixed by the sight that awaited — a veritable constellation of thousands of fireflies hovering and drifting through the ferns and … [Read more...] about Preparations underway for Peach Pickers Picnic

Students benefit from funding, mentorship

July 27, 2019 by Mike Balsom Community

Claudia Gadinger is selling reusable bags at local farmers' markets this summer, aided by a provincial summer program. (Photos by Mike Balsom)

Youth, passion, energy, a willingness to take a risk, and a desire to pursue business studies in post-secondary education. These are some of the many things 18-year-old Claudia Gadinger and Ben Janzen, 15, … [Read more...]

Team Pillsy ups goal for Terry Fox run

July 26, 2019 by Penny Coles Community

Joe Pillitteri, a faithful fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation, and Joan King, organizer of the annual run, are hoping for another successful event Sept. 15. The tree beside them was planted in Simcoe Park in memory of Fox and to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the run. Next year, 2020, will be the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. (Penny … [Read more...]

Lioness support community projects, including St. Davids Lions Carnival

July 18, 2019 by Penny Coles Community

Marge Merritt, Grace Bissonette, Sandy Tee, Diane Potter, and Jo-Anne Brytwak, members of St. Davids Lioness, folded 80,000 squares for the carnival, which begins Wednesday. The women consider Potter the queen of square-folding, doing 60,000 over the season. The game the Lioness look after at the carnival is one of their major fundraisers. (Photo … [Read more...]

Community

Alan Doyle visits Red Roof, and may be back

Preparations underway for Peach Pickers Picnic

Students benefit from funding, mentorship

Team Pillsy ups goal for Terry Fox run

Lioness support community projects, including St. Davids Lions Carnival

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