To the Editor:
On Feb. 11, a meeting was held at the Ballantrae Community Centre regarding changing the ward boundaries. A previous meeting, which I did not attend, had been held at the town offices. The Feb. 11 meeting was conducted by two (town) staff members and I was one of five people who attended.
Archive for March 2009
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Region responsible for ward boundaries
Hey Mr. Tambourine Man
by Kate Gilderdale
There comes a time in many older boomers’ lives when they are either invited to attend a 60s party or feel an irrational urge to throw one.
Taking Care of Business
By Bruce Stapley
Suze Joyce has always had an entrepreneurial bent. But it was her love of performing that led to her to finally see the light in terms of her own physical ailments as well as those of others suffering from difficult to treat health conditions.
Song Sung Blues
by Ruth Leblanc
Every day you wake up breathing is a good day in my books. By the time February ends I am usually sun deprived, feeling as gloomy as the weather and dressing all in black. Those depressing days are not rated high on the good day scale.
Pay attention
by Ralph Pohlman
This can be a dangerous world to live in.
I recently read about a guy in Los Angeles who lost his job as a hospital medical technician, fatally shot his wife, five young children and himself.
On The Slopes
by Robin Steckley
Once a chill is in the air, our bodies begin to want to conserve energy and we tend to eat a little more and exercise a little less.
Mother and son a winning combination
By Bruce Stapley
At first glance it’s a definite disconnect - he’s a burly 17-year-old high school student with long flowing dreadlocks; she’s an unassuming, diminutive woman approaching her middle years.
Life with the Lions
The venerable Stouffville Lions Club may be 71, but it’s not planning to retire anytime soon.
Attracting new members in today’s fast-paced world is always a challenge, acknowledged long-time member Joe Coté. “(The Lions) have been in this town for 70 years plus and we need some young blood.
My Favourite Book …but can we afford it?
By Anne Houle
Another March Break is upon us, which means fantastic programs at the library.
This year’s theme is “My Favourite Book”, so look out for library staff dressed as one of the characters from their favourite book all week.
Customer loyalty a two-way street
To the Editor,
I look forward to receiving your newspaper, and especially enjoy Ramblin’ Ruth. As residents of Ballantrae for almost 20 years, we always try to shop locally, and have always appreciated the hospitality and good cheer of local merchants.
Stouffville not up to speed
To the Editor:
Quo vadis, tamen procul quis volo. Whither goest thou, but at what speed?
This could be the new slogan for Greater Metropolitan Stouffville, no longer to be known as “Country close to the City”; more like “Outer suburb of Toronto”.
Spirit of generosity makes a great community
To the Editor:
We wish to recognize and acknowledge the wonderful generosity of this great community. We live in the midst of abundance and yet there are those among us who find keeping a roof over their heads and food on their tables a difficult task at times.
Ride raises $15,000 for hospital foundation
To the Editor:
On behalf of the second annual Al Humphrey Memorial Ride, we would like to extend our thanks for your sponsorship.
A balanced educational diet
by Cass Reimer
You might wonder why, in times of job losses, I think we should raise our standards for art education in our schools and our community. But there is strong evidence that the arts are a key aspect of an effective education, just as vitamin C is a key nutrient in a balanced diet, […]
A stitch in time
By Jill McWhinnie
I‘ve always I couldn’t sew. I can’t make or alter clothes, sew on buttons, quilt, embroider or cross stitch. But it isn’t my fault. It’s because of the dress I made in grade 9 home economics.
Previous Stories
- Region responsible for ward boundaries
- Hey Mr. Tambourine Man
- Taking Care of Business
- Song Sung Blues
- Pay attention
- On The Slopes
- Mother and son a winning combination
- Life with the Lions
- My Favourite Book …but can we afford it?
- Customer loyalty a two-way street
- Stouffville not up to speed
- Spirit of generosity makes a great community
- Ride raises $15,000 for hospital foundation
- A balanced educational diet
- The University Chronicles
- Screen on the Green
- Ask the Inspector
- An introduction to 19 on the Park
- A balanced educational diet
- On The Slopes
- Arts community shines in Stouffville
