Owen Sound’s Ghosts

October 5, 2009

Local escape artist, Steve Santini is looking for help. He is planning on writing a book about Owen Sound’s ghosts. He is looking for information on any allegedly “haunted” locations in Owen Sound for his new book, which will be called “The Ghosts of Grey County”.

In an email from Steve he says, “While I am seeking info on any allegedly haunted Owen Sound homes, businesses, or other locations, I am keenly interested in any that may have some actual history that goes along with them, i.e. names, history, etc.”

People with any such information can contact Steve directly at bookings@thedarkmaster.com

Written by Deb · Filed Under Community, Literature, Owen Sound, Participation

United Way Backpack Campaign Update

September 4, 2009

United Way achieves backpack goal!

590 packages of crayons
898 duotangs
1143 pens
1283 spiral notebooks
1413 binders
1690 erasers, pencils, rulers and backpacks

Total cost of all supplies: over $35 000
Smile on child’s face knowing they have what they need to start school… priceless

The United Way of Bruce Grey is thrilled (if not exhausted) to announce it will be sending 1690 children and youth back to school with basic school supplies.

The United Way would like to thank everyone who pitched in, hauled supplies, held fundraisers, celebrated milestones and included the program, all donors and the countless volunteers that assembled the backpacks.

The United Way would like to acknowledge the following sponsors and supporters:

Staples Business Depot – Owen Sound, the program’s media sponsor. In addition the entire staff worked to raise over $7 000 in cash donations as well as at least the same value in supplies donated through the “Stuff the Bus” event.

Bruce Power for donating $15 000 and truly making our achievement possible

Bayshore Broadcasting, specifically 98 The Beach for the Code Breakers promotion and the Mix 106 Morning Show for keeping us in the minds of the public throughout August

Kiwanis Owen Sound who sponsored the purchase of all the crayons

Peninsula Ford who put forth a challenge to have their donation matched

Blackburn Radio, specifically The One for the “Giving Back Promotion” and Zellers for sponsoring the promotion

Meridian Credit Union who took donations throughout the counties and promoted the program in their branches

Both Bruce and Grey counties for distributing the program information to their Ontario Works recipients as for allowing us to us the Early Years Centers as “depots” so parents don’t have to travel to pick up their backpacks

The United Way acknowledges the support of its volunteers, from board members to backpack stuffers, the agencies that assisted us with distribution and needs assessment.

The local media for telling the stories of the children in need, stories that needed to be told, and for creating community discussion around issues of education and poverty

The United Way acknowledges its staff and most especially our Backpack Co-ordinator Michael Hay, who rose to the challenge of a 30% increase in demand, organized an army of volunteers to stuff the backpacks as well as keeping on top of inventory and “the list”.

And most importantly, a thank you to the entire community for their continued support of the United Way and its programs: without you there would be no way.

For more information please contact the United Way at 519 376 1560

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United Way of Bruce Grey
380 9th St. East
Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 1P1
ph: 519-376-1560 fax: 519-376-5458
www.unitedwayofbrucegrey.com
www.informationbrucegrey.ca
www.volunteerconnection.ca
www.211brucecounty.ca
www.211greycounty.ca

Written by Deb · Filed Under Community, Guest Post

Wellness Roadtrip

August 24, 2009

10:00 – 5:00 Saturday August 29

A self-guided tour in the Owen Sound District exploring remarkable opportunities for spirit, mind and body.

This area has hundreds of wellness providers who offer a wide range of options for healthy living. The first-ever one-day Wellness Roadtrip will provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about energy healing, reiki, naturopathy, Native healing and spirituality, massage, yoga, dreamwork, aromatherapy, quantum bio feedback, ion cleansing, meditation, fitness, nutrition and more. On Saturday August 29 from 10:00 – 5:00, nine wellness venues in and around Owen Sound will open their doors to provide hands-on demonstrations, presentations, product samples and answers about their specific services.

Organized by a local alliance interested in expanding understanding of the many available local health options, the Wellness Roadtrip is based on the familiar artists’ studio tour model. The Wellness Roadtrip will showcase numerous approaches to traditional and alternative healing. With their $10 ticket, participants will have access to nine sites with over two dozen local experts on hand. In addition, there will be a grand prize of a Wellness Package (valued over $2500) including healthy treatments and products for one lucky participant.

Get your Wellness Roadtrip ticket now (available at The Ginger Press and Good Health Mart)!

For more information and tickets contact
Maryann Thomas
The Ginger Press
848 Second Avenue East
Owen Sound N4K 2H3
(519) 376-4233
maryann@gingerpress.com

Written by Deb · Filed Under Community, Features, Participation, Wellness, Your Contributions, theOwen Features

Summerfolk 34… almost here

August 6, 2009

So you you’re not sure if you’re going to Summerfolk yet… I can give you quite a few reasons why you should put it on your “to do” list for the weekend of August 14, 15 and 16, 2009. Hard Ryde, Tanglefoot, Shane Cook w/Brain & Jake, Valdy, Aline Morales Band, Trout Fishing in America, Chloe Hall Trio, Brian McNeill, Jonathan Jerome, Al “Suitcase” Walker, Scatter the Cats, Tara & Trevor MacKenzie, Jon Farmer, Sarah Hillis, Claire McLeish, Liam Sanagan… the list goes on. Need I say more?

As if the music weren’t enough, there’s also the Artisan’s Village featuring the works of many talented folks including Silverstrong Jewellery Design, Henna – Under the Willows, Larry A. Cluchey Wood Turning, Mud Puppy Art Studio, Richard Mudd Pottery, Ron Belanger Guitars, Dan Paper-cutting Art Studio, Delicate Touch and so many more… and you certainly won’t go hungry there will be lots of great food and beverages to purchase as well.

So, are you convinced? I am. Hope to see you there!