The picture of the first baby of the New Year reminded me of Mum’s stories of when Gail and I were born in Kincardine hospital. There was no need for a trip to Walkerton in stormy weather. From her book, I quote: Dec. 14 – the day Ruth Anne was born When we went to th...
To the editor: RE: “Misunderstanding seems to be the word of the day, says reader” I agree with Mr. Kotva’s response to Ms. Janzen’s letter to the editor, regarding the recent trucker protests. I would like to remind everyone that during this pandemic, we ha...
To the Editor: Re: Anti-vaxxers and protesters I’m in my 80s so I was glad to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it was available. My choice. It seems to me the anti-vaxxers are tired of paying our seniors’ health care and old age pensions. We should just lie down and die wh...
February may be best known for Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day and Family Day, but it also includes World Cancer Day (Feb. 4) and International Childhood Cancer Day (Feb. 15). Many families in our community and across the world are impacted by cancer. Bruce Power employees, and th...
To the Editor: RE: “Protests are about the fight for freedom against tyranny, says reader” The letter from Lynda Janzen was thoughtfully presented, but regardless of being vaccinated or unvaccinated, or your political stripe, I must take issue with her use of the word Tyra...
To the Editor: The letters posted in response to the Freedom March in Kincardine have made interesting reading. But, clearly, some misunderstandings need to be addressed. Firstly, these protests are not just local. They are happening all over the world, and the people participating ...
To the Editor: RE: “Crowd braves cold and snow for Freedom March through downtown Kincardine” Thank you so much for running the article on the Freedom March in Kincardine. I don't know how they organized or advertised for this event as I didn't know about it or ...
What a great double entendre. I like my whisky on the rocks too but recent research has me wondering if my relationship with it is REALLY on the rocks. Forever, the health benefits of moderate drinking have been widely shared. To those who think everything enjoyable must be bad for ...
To the Editor: RE: "Crowd braves cold and snow for Freedom March through downtown Kincardine" When I read the Kincardine Record today, one of the headlines read, “Crowd braves cold and snow for Freedom March.” I think that the headline should have been, “10...
To the Editor: There is a great opportunity for the Kincardine community to support the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, through the recently-launched on-line 50-50 lottery. In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic and the various variants, including Omicron, the hospital f...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine skater named to Special Olympics training squad for worlds in 2023” Congratulations to Special Olympics skaters Brooke Thomas and Rosie Laidler, and their coach, Nicole Handy-Richardson. A shout-out to the local Skate Canada clubs (Kincard...
To the Editor: Re: Outdoor Pickleball courts in Kincardine I know there is much discussion circulating about supplying outdoor Pickleball courts in Kincardine. The past two years of recreation closures have made this option even more desirable. The Kincardine recreation department ...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine woman writes to Queen Elizabeth II after Prince Philip's death, and receives reply” I’m so glad you printed Audrey Ferguson’s letter to Queen Elizabeth II and the reply from Buckingham Palace. Audrey is unique and now, duri...
Then there was winter – a story for a whole book in itself. Read about some of our adventures in Mum’s life story. A myriad of memories floats across my mind: Lying in the snow on top of a hill, vainly trying to locate the Little Dipper. A surprise meeting with Grandp...
To the Editor: RE: “Pine River Cheese to re-open this summer” This is great news! I’m frequently in Point Clark at our friends’ cottage for visits year-round. Thanks and good luck! See you soon! Susan Bell Cambridge To the Editor: Fabulo...
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...