Pictured from left to right: Teresa Huegle (of Angie’s Kitchener St. Agatha), Rosanna D’Ambrosi (artists niece) and Susan St. John, director of the Waterloo District MS Chapter. The raffle was held for donated original painting by Italian artist, Renato Sartoretto valued at $3,000. 460 tickets were sold, [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Raffle winner
Posted in 1 on July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Police urge common sense
Posted in 1 on July 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thousands of motorists and boating enthusiasts will be on the roads and waterways celebrating what will likely be the nicest long weekend of the summer. The OPP is hoping that this Civic Weekend will be a safe one for everyone.
“Voluntary compliance of all the rules and regulations on both the waterways and [...]
Accident on Highway 7/8
Posted in 1 on July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
An accident stopped traffic on Highway 7/8 on July 29 at 11 a.m. Two minivans collided during a rainy morning. One person was sent to hospital with chest pains.
Carrier Day at African Lion Safari
Posted in 1 on July 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Newspaper carriers for the New Hamburg Independent and our sister papers in the Fairway Group gathered at African Lion Safari on July 6 to enjoy a BBQ lunch under perfect weather. There were 450 carriers and family members present.
Pork producers take to the streets
Posted in 1 on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pork farmers took to the streets of Shakespeare on Friday, protesting a lack of government support as hog prices collapse.
Tom Murray, an Oxford county hog producer and protest organizer, brought in a cage with several pigs to help illustrate the point of the gathering.
Murray said three years of low prices, combined with the government labeling [...]
Twilight Family Night at Castle Kilbride
Posted in 1 on July 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What time is it?
Posted in 1 on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A clock was installed today at the Baden commercial development in the centre of town. Plaza owners the Acitiva Group have not yet announced who the tenants will be to open up shop in the new building.
Police urge drivers to take the detour or face fines
Posted in 1 on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Local police and the contractor working for the Region of Waterloo on the Waterloo Street reconstruction are urging drivers to take the posted detour to get around New Hamburg or face a fine for driving through a closed road.
New Hamburg Sgt. Don Scott said police have gone beyond the warning stage and will begin [...]
Tell us what needs fixing
Posted in 1 on July 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Indy Blog and the New Hamburg Independent would like to highlight things that need fixing in the community in an ongoing feature called The Fix is On.
If you have a concern, or question about something in a public space that is broken, in disrepair, is an eyesore, or poses a hazard, contact the Independent [...]
Illustrator inspires young artists at the New Hamburg Library
Posted in 1 on July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Author, illustrator Werner Zimmerman was at the New Hamburg Library last week to help kick off the TD Summer Reading Club. Zimmerman is the official illustrator of the Agent 009 reading program at Waterloo Region Libraries this summer. Here Werner shows off his art supplies to an attentive group of children. The dragon in the [...]
Aces announce top swimmers
Posted in 1 on July 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Wilmot Aquatic Aces named their top swimmers during a recent BBQ.
2009: Winners of the Team Competition
Tsunami’s Jaime, Kris, Rachel,Grace,Sam, Damon,Jacob, Vickie, Meghan and Logan
Most time off by Individual events
TOP 10 Most time off
Most Improved by Age group:
Swim-a-thon award winners
Good Sport Award
Team Player Award
Special Helper Award
2009 Coaches Awards
2009 Senior Grads
2009 Aqua 7 Finals Qualifier/Participants
2009 Spirit [...]
Thieves attempted to open safe at Wellesley Township hall
Posted in 1 on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Wellesley Township hall and council chambers in Crosshill was broken into sometime overnight July 5 to 6. The back door had been jimmied open and there was evidence of entry, although nothing appeared to be taken.
Police indicate that the door of a safe was damaged and had pliers marks on it.
There was also damage [...]
Online access to local history available now
Posted in 1 on July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The first phase of the New Dundee Women’s Institute’s project to digitize local Tweedsmuir History books is now available for anyone to view online HERE.
Over the last several months, project manager Corey Everett has been scanning the books to create a searchable archive of local history through the online service Our Ontario.
The content of the [...]
Wilmot Agricultural Society seeks fall fair memorabilia
Posted in 1 on July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Wilmot Agricultural Society is seeking memorabilia from over 150 years of fall fair history for a heritage display at this year’s New Hamburg Fall Fair Sept. 17 to 24.
Committee member Jim Burkhart said organizers are looking for everything from old trophies, fair programs and photographs to pieces of the former New Hamburg grandstand. If [...]
Hitch a ride to the swim
Posted in 1 on July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you would like to see the start of Making Waves for MS, but can’t drive there yourself, here is an opportunity to seize!
Join the ‘landing party’ to welcome Sarah and Jaime as they emerge from their epic swim across Lake Ontario in support of the MS Society!!
We have two separate buses available to bring [...]
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