Trillium Court celebrates 20 years
By Barb McKay
Trillium Court Retirement Residence is 20 years young.
The Lighthouse Swingband had visitors and residents tapping their feet at the 20th anniversary of Trillium Court Retirement Residence July 2. (Barb McKay photo)
Staff and residents celebrated the retirement home’s anniversary July 14 with friends and family members.
Grow op, meth found in Huron-Kinloss
Police broke up a marijuana grow operation and seized drugs from a Highway 21 residence in Huron-Kinloss Friday, July 9.
Members of the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit, along with the South Bruce OPP detachment executed a controlled drugs and substances act search.
At the residence, police discovered a marijuana grow operation and small quantities of methamphetamine, ecstasy, oxycodone and percocet. The estimated value of the marijuana is about $25,000.
National champion!
Kelly Simpson,25, was greeted by proud family and friends in the Sobeys parking lot Sunday upon her return from the 2010 Special Olympics Summer Games. Simpson won gold for Ontario in the 25-m freestyle swim last Wednesday in London. Simpson received a hero's welcome and a ride in an OPP cruiser as she was paraded down Russell and Queen streets Sunday in celebration. (Barb McKay photo)
A father fights to give MS patients a chance
By Eric Howald
Harvey McLeod of Kincardine has one goal in life – to help his daughter.
Connie Prosser, 50, is wheelchair bound in a nursing home in
Two years ago, the 77-year-old McLeod started a quest to get an operation for his daughter that could improve her life.
Estimates for lighthouse repairs soar
By Barb McKay
The forced closure of the Point Clark Lighthouse is expected to impact tourism revenues and the students who work there.
A recent inspection of the lighthouse by Parks Canada found that loose rocks have been falling from the lighthouse tower and the interior platform at the top of the tower is unstable. The lighthouse tower is now closed indefinitely until it can be repaired.
Hotel to open in September
By Josh Howald
Things are starting to take shape at the Holiday Inn Express.
The hotel project on the corners of Highways 9 and 21 should be completed by summer’s end, said owner Robert Higgins Thursday morning.
“Things have been going well,” said Higgins. “We’re hoping to be open sometime in mid-September.”
The structure was originally set to become a Days Inn, but the original developers ran out of money and halted work. It sat idle for several months before Higgins took possession on Nov. 6, 2009. The change from a Days Inn to a Holiday Inn Express made for a few construction problems for Higgins, but nothing his crews haven’t been able to handle.
Lyddon wins Kincardine Triathlon
By Josh Howald
A third straight Triathlon win was not in the cards for Port Elgin’s Jessica Larson.
Though Larson jumped to a large lead in the swimming portion of the event, and did hold on to finish the race first, the 16-year-old eventually had her time beaten by Mount Forest’s Ann Lyddon. Lyddon competed in the 40-44 age category, so with the staggered starts, began after Larson.
Jessica Larsen comes around the bend into the Harbour in front of the pack Saturday morning at the 10th annual Kincardine Women’s Triathlon. (Josh Howald photo)
Station Beach safe for swimming
Swimmers can return to
The results of water samples taken at the beach July 5 found that the lake is once again safe for swimming. Bacteria levels are very low, at just 19 geometric means.
According to Andrew Barton, manager of health protection for the Grey Bruce Health Unit, negative bacterial samples typically occur when lake water is churned up, pushing contaminated water closer to the shoreline.
What a croc!
It's actually an American alligator, but it was enough to draw the attention of the children at the Canada Day celebrations last week at Macpherson Park. (Josh Howald photo)
Friendly atmosphere draws competitors to Scottish Festival
By Barb McKay
When the organizers of the Kincardine Scottish Festival need a job done they typically turn to Ian Campbell.