To the Editor: I would like to thank the many donors who contributed to both Kathi Newell Nicholson (Adopt-a-Pet) and Donna Stephens Coughlan (Allies for Alley Catz), in memory of Betty White. Having volunteered at both of these shelters, I know the endless hours and dollars these l...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine urged to recognize Eldon Humphreys as Phantom Piper visionary” Good for you, Keith Davidson! I played ball with Eldon (an original of the present Do Over Gang) and bought one of his carvings before he left for Guelph. Super nice guy who...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine councillor calls for staff accountability, during debate about Pickleball courts” As physical exercise helps keep people out of hospitals, and mentally and emotionally stronger to deal with life stresses, it’s about time somebody turned...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine man has seen a lot of changes in the past 90 years” The following letter was written to Eian Farrell, congratulating his father, Lynn, on his 90th birthday, and the article about Lynn, written by Liz Dadson, in the Kincardine Record: Man, ...
To the Editor: As 2021 has drawn to an end, I want to take a moment to look back at a very challenging year and pay tribute to Kincardine's former mayor, Anne Eadie (right). Anne stepped down as mayor last April and I deeply miss her at the Bruce County council table. Mayo...
To the Editor: As you know, I have written a number of articles regarding the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in South Bruce, and have publicly advocated for the current process of research and site-selection. Recently, opponents of the DGR have questioned my motivat...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine Christmas Bird Count reports two new species” Thank you for the interesting article on another successful Kincardine Bird Count from the Bruce Birding Club, by James Turland. This is a very active group that is sometimes overlooked i...
I was sitting in a meeting last week when a friend of mine brought up my book and thanked me for all the topics that got his family thinking of the future. He also mentioned that many chapters were beginning points for discussion (downsizing, wills, travel, etc.). He asked me w...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine considering 2022 budget with 6.3% hike in tax rate” We, as a Pickleball community, have gone to Kincardine council many times now (lost count), requesting outdoor Pickleball courts. The last time was this past spring (2021). Twice, we have...
To the Editor: My mother came to this country in November of 1947 as a young woman of 20. Coming from a city in England, she was not used to a lot of snow. Needless to say she wondered what she had gotten herself into. In January of 1970, she boarded a train to travel to Kitchene...
To the Editor: RE: “Stormy winter weather in Bruce County!” What a great treasure of a story that Ruth Anne Robinson shared, regarding the snowstorm of 1947 and that era. Her story led me down memory lane. My Mom was due to have her first child (my oldest brother) in...
To the Editor: In light of the recent response to the Municipality of South Bruce council’s decision to commit to a referendum when appropriate studies are completed [regarding the proposed Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel], I felt it was appropriate to discus...
Just hearing the forecast that a storm is approaching and then a warning of wind and heavy flurries can bring back hordes of memories. A glance through one of Mum’s diaries can have the same effect: 1947 Feb. 4 and 5 - Very stormy and cold [so indoor jobs were in orde...
To the Editor: The Kincardine and Area Christmas Day Community Dinner saw 215 meals prepared and distributed. Thank you to all who contributed to the meal through your financial donations, as well as supplies and desserts. Thank you to Burke’s Deli for preparing and cooking th...
This is one of many articles I have come across that make me very excited and hopeful of living today with the future full of potential. I continue to receive mail-outs from Peter on a regular basis. They are always uplifting, exciting notes on the revolutions of health that A.I. (Art...
The following Letters to Santa were written by Gillian Dent’s Grade 2 class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School: Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? I am putting out a carrot for Rudolph to eat. May I please have a Rainbow High doll? How does your sleigh fly? I lov...
To the Editor: Currently, we are facing an unprecedented critical time with rising cases of COVID-19 in our community, province, and globally, and it has added anxiety to the day-to-day lives of many. In this challenging time, cultural diversity can offer us many possibilities for t...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Ripley and District Christmas Hamper Program, we send out a huge thank you to the individuals and families who gave personal donations to our program, in lieu of family Christmas gifts. What a selfless thing to do for the less fortunate in our community....
The following Letters to Santa were written by Grade 1 students in Ms. Krupp’s class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School: Dear Santa, Are you excited for Christmas? How are your elves? This year I want to have a drone and winch fly safe please. Love Jake Dear Santa...
The following Letters to Santa were written by Madame Rutledge’s Grade 1 class at École Elgin Market Public School: Dear Santa, My name is Joffrey and I really want to see you! May I please have a Nerf gun? I hope my family can all play a game together one night! Maybe my...