It seems so appropriate to hold Remembrance Day services at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11. Not only is it the moment that the first great war of the modern era ended in 1918 – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – but it is mid-November.
A week ago our church decided to host a “crokinole party” at Caressant Care. It was great fun, but there were a number of people, who were not familiar with the game, so substitutes were offered, namely, euchre and cribbage.
DRURY, Wilbert ‘Gus’; of Wiarton passed away peacefully at Wiarton Hospital on Sunday, November 1, 2009 in his 73rd year.
DENSMORE, Adam; Peacefully at Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville on Sunday, November 1, 2009 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Barbara (Reid) Densmore of Orangeville.
As of Sept. 20 OPP officers had spent 524.50 hours on foot patrol in Arthur and 489.50 hours on foot patrol in Mount Forest.
The Plumber’s Wife/Coffey Plumbing and Heating was named runner-up in the entrepreneur category when the Saugeen Territory Awards of Recognition and Success (STARS in business Awards) were handed out in Mount Forest last week.
Wellington County council recognized long-time workers at the start of the Oct. 29 meeting. Presentations are made to people with 25 and 15 years’ service. Council acknowledges people with 35, 30, 20 and 10.
Firstly I have to redeem myself and apologize to Gage Dyce for not reporting a goal he scored October 2. The assist credit goes to Taylor Quirke. Sorry about that Gage.
On Halloween the Novice Vipers made the long drive to Stoney Creek for a game. Arthur lost 4-1. Stoney Creek opened the game with a goal early in the first period. The Vipers lone goal didn’t come until late in the second period.
October 23 brought the Centre Wellington Fusion to town. Having just seen this team the week before, the Peewee’s seemed focussed and prepared to tackle the challenge that this game would bring. However, luck was not on our side and the Fusion ended up taking the win with a final score of 2-1.
It’s better to start slow and build momentum when doing any task but when you’re a young hard working ringette squad like the Wellington North Under 12 Ringers it’s especially important to be patient and just let yourself improve with each passing game.
The lack of rescheduling a cancelled clinic in Arthur where people can get the flu vaccine has upset Arthur Pharmacist Joe Walsh. He has even volunteered space in his store, offered to open late to host a clinic and found a nurse willing to give the shots - but he can’t get the vaccine.
The lack of rescheduling a cancelled clinic in Arthur where people can get the flu vaccine has upset Arthur Pharmacist Joe Walsh. He has even volunteered space in his store, offered to open late to host a clinic and found a nurse willing to give the shots - but he can’t get the vaccine.