September 2013 Archive

‘Preserving the Harvest’ beyond the Fall Fair

Canning and Preserving has been a farmer’s saving grace during harsh winters and more than occasionally sustaining a family during a failed crop. But where ...

Dipping into the past…

150 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 10, 1863 • rom The Sun, Orangeville: MONO  AGRICULTURAL  SOCIETY – We are requested to state that meeting of the Directors ...

2013 Shelburne Fall Fair – President’s Message

I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to the 146th Shelburne Fall Fair. This year’s theme is ‘Preserving the Harvest’. Come and see ...

Enjoy the Fall Fair

For one hundred forty seven years, Shelburne-area residents have gathered at the Fall Fair to support and encourage rural life and agricultural excellence. Farmers and ...

The Gardener’s Corner: Green Cycler to compost bin

There have been times when I wished there was a pipe that ran from my kitchen sink directly to the compost bin below it outside. ...

Drug treatment centre for Hockley appears dead

The plans to create a drug treatment centre near the village of Hockley appear to be over. The 150 acre property which was owned by ...

Shelburne Legion news

It’s a quiet week this week at the branch. We will be kicking off Legion week with a Team Euchre Tournament on Sept 15th.  Monday ...

Shelburne Library news

Hard to believe it is fall with all the hot temperatures we have been experiencing although, we had a bit of frost last week so ...

Make boating a sober experience

The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is joining with the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) to promote “Operation Dry Water”. Alcohol is a factor in ...

Terry Fox Run Sunday

33 Years Running Hundreds of thousands of people across Ontario are expected to participate in The Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 15th, a ...

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