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Library seeks ideas from public to reduce operating budget
NORFOLK County Public Library Board of Directors is asking the public to weigh in on its efforts to reduce the 2021 operating budget. Norfolk County Council asked the Library Board to look for a 10% reduction in spending. The 10% reduction will cost the library $289,000, to be spread out over its six branches. […]
‘Quietly Canadian in Port Dover’ Youth Writing Contest winners
THE “Quietly Canadian in Port Dover” Youth Writing Contest was on the theme “Why I Love Canada Day in Port Dover.” An anonymous local sponsor donated prizes. Winners in the age 8 to 12 years group were: 1st Solon S, 2nd Maeve S, 3rd Jack P. Here is the winning submission in the ages […]
Norfolk offers limited recreation programs for summer 2020
By David Judd NORFOLK County will cautiously offer some recreation programs this summer. In a normal year, the county operates swimming pools, splash pads, arenas, museums, sports fields, seniors centres and community halls to keep kids and adults active. But 2020 is far from a normal year. Norfolk County is struggling to rein in […]
Death Notices – July 2020
Published July 29 2020 Murray Stewart STEWART, Murray Howard. At Norview Lodge, Simcoe on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Murray Stewart formerly of Jarvis, in his 72nd year. Dear father of Jennifer and Brent Whitton of Port Ryerse and Nathan Stewart and Rachael Treadgold of Waterdown. Loving grandfather of Noah and Adam Whitton […]
New Port Dover Seniors Group Community Garden
By Donna McMillan THERE will soon be tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, herbs and more growing in the new Port Dover Seniors Group Community Garden. Located at the former Doverwood School property next to Kinsmen Park, there are 12 four-foot by eight-foot raised garden beds now set up, Project Coordinator Adam Veri told the Maple Leaf […]
Port Dover celebrated birth of Canada on July 1st, 1867
Port Dover Maple Leaf presents a two-part feature on the celebrations of Canada Day in Port Dover since 1867. Part one in the June 24th issue tells of the events from 1867 to 1940. Part two in the June 30th issue remembers the holiday celebrations from 1950 to the present. See the full issue […]
‘Quietly Canadian in Port Dover’ program on July 1st, 2020
For full details on all plans, see “Quietly Canadian in Port Dover” Facebook page or email QuietlyCanadian2020@gmail.com Kids’ Colouring Contest Three age categories: 5 & under; 6 to 8 years old; 9 to 12 years old. Templates available in last week’s Maple Leaf, at Stoney’s Home Hardware or online through “Quietly Canadian in Port Dover” […]
Rebekahs end mobility and medical equipment loan program
By Donna McMillan FOR close to 100 years, the Rebekah Lodge in Port Dover has helped local residents with everything from wheelchairs and walkers to canes and raised toilet seats following hospitalization, injuries or long- term care admittance. The charitable organization, which was founded in Port Dover in 1914, will be ending this Mobility […]
