The Owen Sound Police are gearing up to skateboard, bike and scooter with area youth on August 20th.
For the second time, Owen Sound Police are jumping into action to host the 2nd Annual Skate Park Jam at the Kiwanis Sk8 & Bike Park in Owen Sound. The free event, sponsored by the Owen Sound Police Association and Canadian Tire is open to all ages and skill levels for those who want to show off their tricks on a skateboard, scooter or bike. This year's event includes free prizes and giveaways donated by Canadian Tire, Vertical, TOMS, Vans, Volcom and many others. Zeb Dennis, a well known local bmx biker, will be making an encore demonstration after a dazzling performance at the 2014 event. Added to this year's event is...
by Kelly Babcock
[....] Sunday, August 9th, 7PM at the beautiful Inner Harbour behind Owen Sound's Visitor Centre, 1155 1st Avenue W., TD Harbour Nights presents the talented singer/songwriter, Shawna Caspi. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on. In the event of rain, the concert may be moved indoors to the Owen Sound Legion auditorium, at 1450 2nd Avenue West
Wednesday, August 12, at 12 noon, at Georgian Shores United Church, 997, 4th Ave E., the 22nd Annual Noon Hour Series presents Four Strings for the Moment featuring Ben Bolt Martin on Cello. A pay what you can event
Local musical hero Richard Laviolette returns to Owen Sound for a concert at the River Café, August 15th at 7:30pm -- suggested donation $10. Laviolette was raised on music and never kicked the habit. As the child of a prominent Grey-Bruce musical duo Darrell and Marie Laviolette, his childhood was steeped in country music played at family gatherings and local jamborees. Laviolette's own musical career sprouted out of the Guelph music scene and is marked by near constant collaboration and experimentation, spanning genres from folk, to country, and rock and roll.
By Cathy Hird
Recently, in the middle of a busy activity, a woman started to tell me about a vitriolic email that she received. She jumped in quickly summarizing the list of criticisms of the program and the angry words. When I simply nodded, she demanded, "Say something."
I could have just said, "You're right; that's terrible," but that would not have shown compassion or understanding. Also, in her quick summary, I sympathized with some of the content she mentioned although not the tone.
I told her that when she started I was still thinking about something that had happened earlier,
At the August 4 session of Grey County Council Kim Wingrove was named the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Grey County. Ms. Wingrove has over 20 years of diverse experience in public administration at both the provincial and municipal level. Ms. Wingrove will officially assume her position on September 28, 2015.
"Council is excited to welcome Ms. Wingrove as the new head administrator for Grey County," said Grey County Warden Kevin Eccles. "Ms. Wingrove is an experienced leader with a wide range of skills and qualities that make her an excellent fit for the position. We look forward to working with her."
Ms. Wingrove's past work experience includes...
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