Welcome back. Let’s talk about a to-do list, not the daily reminder kind, but instead a very important process we should all go through. The earlier, the better! Too many of my friends have not thought ahead and may leave their loved ones scrambling around to find details i...
Well, you knew it was going to happen. Put together a relatively new Kincardine council, add a three-day snowstorm, and of course, have the north end of the B-line (Bruce County Road 23) closed due to blowing and drifting snow. It's the perfect storm to, yet again, one more time...
Welcome back. Last article, we were talking about Senior Safety. Remember, this is a FAD (Find And Dust) exercise since most of these ideas should be in place already. Checklists: Outside Inside Stairs Fire and Hazardous Materials Bathroom Kitchen Bedroom ...
Welcome back. How did your surfing of www.southwesthealthline.ca go? Many of the topics found on that superb web page will be revisited in more detail later. Let’s talk today about safe living. Another tremendous web page that I will refer to often in coming articles is: Go...
To the Editor: RE: “Blowing, drifting snow causes closure of Highway 21 again” From Rainbow Resort, Frostproof Florida. I don't miss those snowstorms. The picture of the man running the snowblower and clearing the driveway, is my grandson, Brandon Lang, on Kennar...
Welcome back. As promised in my initial article, I would like to share a powerful resource, cite some others to explore, and discuss the difficult task of downsizing. The source I recommended you perusing was www.southwesthealthline.ca. This home page mirrors seven other sites: nort...
To the Editor: RE: “Award-winning author explains how to practise happiness habits” Wonderful article, Liz. So much information and so well written. The photos were great also. I now have notes I can quote from. Thanks, Lucille Fischer Kincardine
Welcome to “Seniors Matter(s),” a new column to dispense/receive information on a plethora of topics affecting the elderly through workshops, etc. The column will appear every other Wednesday. The statement, “Getting old isn’t for the feint of heart,” ring...
To the Editor: RE: "Dr. Larissa Kasianik will be missed, says reader" Dr. Larissa Kasianik was my doctor when I lived in Kincardine. She was one of the best I have ever had. Best of luck to her in the future. Bruce Barker Guelph
To the Editor: I wanted to let your readers know that the February play by the Kincardine Theatre Guild is “Ethan Claymore” by Norm Foster. Tickets are on an Early Bird Sale until Jan. 15, which is fast-approaching. Early Bird tickets can be purchased for $15 (regular...
To the Editor: RE: “New doctor to take over Kasianik's Kincardine practice in May” This makes me feel so sad. Dr. Larissa Kasianik is the best doctor I have ever had. She is very thorough and takes such good care of her patients. She will be missed. Marilyn...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader offers solution to overnight parking problem” I have another option to possibly solve this issue - allow overnight parking in the municipal parking lots. During the winter months, all vehicles must be removed by 7 a.m. to allow snow removal. M...
To the Editor: The Ripley and Area Christmas Hamper committee thanks all the businesses, organizations, Community Well-being Program and individuals for their generous donations to the Christmas Hamper Program 2018. Your support is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Ellen Lowry Ri...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine woman gives foster dog a forever home” Hi my name is Kelly McNichol and I'm the president of Long Dog Rescue. In August, “Grace” was brought to us with separation anxiety disorder. Because of her age and disorder, we knew i...
To the Editor: RE: “Overnight parking in municipal lots causes problems for clearing snow, says Weishar” I feel for those who think they are being responsible by not driving home after a few drinks, but I must question this thinking. If you are truly responsible, you would...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Kincardine Food Bank and the people we serve, a heartfelt thank you to the community for the donations of food collected over the Christmas season. Also for the generous monetary donations that are used to buy food when our supplies run low. These don...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine Record marks four years in business” Hi Liz: What a wonderful, informative newspaper you write! Love it! Can read it anytime, quietly, and very up-to-date! I appreciate the work that goes in to your brain child! Thank you very much, ...
To the Editor: On the morning of Sunday, June 2, 2019, residents from Grey and Bruce counties will be participating in the Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada at Walkerton District Community School. Funds raised go toward research and educational programming, as well as ...
To the Editor: RE: “KDSS Christmas Knights deliver the goods to help Kincardine hamper program” The Kincardine District Secondary School Christmas Knights committee is sending out a big thank you to everyone who volunteered for, and donated toward, our annual food and toy ...
To the Editor: WE NEED YOU! The Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games is turning 20 next year! As we approach this momentous anniversary, we are looking to you, the community members of Kincardine, because we are in immediate need of your help to achieve that milestone. ...