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Ultra-light flight just right for local pilot
"It’s
exhilarating. That’s the feeling you get," offers ultra-light pilot
Pete Harrison. "You have total freedom like a bird has. You can go
wherever you want. You’re not hampered by any roads. Like many future
pilots, Harrison’s interest in... read more
Engine 81
The community’s history as a railway centre was celebrated in Palmerston last month. Restored to its former glory for its 100th birthday, Engine 81, received an official heritage designation for the occasion, held in the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park.... read more
Classics collect at ‘Thunder Road’ for special cruise on Canada Day
"Forever," he quips when asked how long he’s been involved in restoring and displaying vintage vehicles.
Dally’s
current passion is a ’62 Impala SS, in which he’s invested more than
1,000 hours restoring and maintaining over the past three years.... read more
Space Pandas strike back in quirky stage comedy
Admit it, you knew the Space Pandas would eventually strike back.
Okay,
the reality is, you have no idea what a Space Panda is and are unlikely
to find out unless you turn up at the next theatrical offering from the
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG)... read more
Fair Time is Family Time in Palmerston
"Fair
Time is Family Time" is the theme for the 131st Palmerston Fair later
this month. A couple of events sponsored by the Palmerston Agricultural
Society take place before the actual fair. The first is a half-price
family movie at the Norgan Theater on Saturday, Aug. 21... read more
Cornstalks and Scarecrows Harriston-Minto fair theme
"Cornstalks
and Scarecrows" will be the theme of the 151st annual Harriston-Minto
Fall Fair. The fair itself will take place September 17-19, but the
event actually kicked off July 10, with the selection of Jessical
Oelschlagel of Harriston as Ambassador of the Fair.... read more
Gravel run turns up stonework gems
In
an armchair re-run we’ll whip back over some of those high points and
maybe stir up your interest to go on a tour of your own.
Much to my pleasure I’m finding that many people are fascinated with stone. Observe how many homeowners have huge rock... read more
Nurturing body, mind and soul through horticultural therapy
Hewison
indicated that the nice thing about progress is that it comes full
circle. We are now finding multiple uses for native plants and herbs –
just like our ancestors did. It has taken several generations to come
right back to what they practiced and taught... read more
Fireworks Festival lights up the night
"It
was our 10th year and it was probably the best one yet," said Ray Tout,
president of the Mount Forest District Chamber of Commerce and chair of
the festival, which ran July 16-18.
While total numbers are difficult to gauge, Tout said the event definitely drew at least 25,000 people to the community... read more
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