November 2013 Archive
Villanova College brings science to life through bike lab
Who knew science and math, could be so much fun? And be brought to life with practical experience outside the classroom? The Grade 8 science and math students at Villanova College’s Middle School do.
Cultivating connections in agri-food business
The King Chamber of Commerce, York Small Business Enterprise Centre, Township of King, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and York Federation of Agriculture are ...
Cougars earn three of four points in crucial week
The Schomberg Cougars came away from an important week with three out of four points after a win over Huntsville and an overtime loss to the Alliston Hornets. With 29 points, the Cougars remain tied with the Hornets for second place in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Jr. C standings. All in all, it was another good week for the Cougars, who are looking to keep pace with the top teams.
Beth Underhill takes second at weekend Royal event
America's Leslie Howard is a legend in the sport of show jumping and she handily won the $75,000 Ricoh Big Ben Challenge this weekend at the CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show, in front of a standing-room only crowd of equine enthusiasts. Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill was runner-up again, following her reserve-champion finish in last weekend's Greenhawk Canadian Cup. Underhill’s mount Viggo also received the “All Canadian Cup” that evening, awarded to the Leading Canadian Horse in the International Division. Of the 23 to start the Royal’s marquee event, seven were able to keep the jumps up to progress to a jump-off round.
Nobleton Karate cleans up at local tournament
Students from Nobleton Karate participated at the Phoenix Martial Arts Tournament in Bolton recently and brought home some hardware. The students all performed well at ...
Team Gerrits steals for a tie in curling
The Young Bucks are back! Brothers Tim and Colin Gerrits, along with long- time friend Andrew Welch, have returned to Monday Night Men’s curling after work related commitments kept them from the opening games this season.
Altering the language confuses and befuddles
Mark Pavilons As we continue to evolve as a species on this planet of ours, change should not be detrimental. But in many cases, it ...
‘Ghosts’ of King Township
“People living on Hawman Avenue report that their houses shake when a heavy truck goes by on the King” (November 7 issue). I can very well ...
Wynne delivers positive message to party faithful in Holland Marsh
Despite some major mistakes by the provincial Liberal government, its leader is adamant that they’re on track and making inroads. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne delivered a strong and uplifting speech to more than 200 party faithful and members of the public Friday night at a fundraiser held at Holland Marsh Wineries in northern King.
King gives Kettleby Fair a helping hand to cover shortfall
The Kettleby Fair is getting a helping hand from the Township of King. Council decided to approve one-time funding assistance for the Kettleby Fair at a meeting Monday. Kettleby Fair coordinators Carol Ann Trabert and Gary Vogan requested financial assistance after a shortfall was experienced two years in a row due to inclement weather, which resulted in poor attendance.
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