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NewsKnights of the Craft Table
Posted 3 days ago
Call them the Knights of the Craft Table. They fashioned tinfoil shields, gem-studded goblets and even a castle out of cupcakes. In the process, these local youth also immersed themselves in rich medieval history — and managed to have some fun — at the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre.
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NewsStray dogs in need of new homes
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ST. WILLIAMS — A purple-tongued German shepherd and Labrador mix with a touch of chow, a terrier mix, and even a schnauzer. These aren't the dogs available at the local pet shop. Rather they are the stray dogs that are currently housed in Norfolk County's so-called pound.
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NewsDelhi and area events
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FOOD Brunch —St. Williams Fireman will serve up a brunch on Aug. 8 at the St. Williams Community Centre from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Everyone welcome. SPORTS Golf Tournament — Delhi Volunteer Association Golf Tournament will be held Aug 11 with an 11:30 start.
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NewsTobacco king contest shelved
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Members of the Norfolk County Fair board have tried and failed twice to breathe new life into the Ontario Tobacco King competition. Once a hotly-contested highlight of the fair, the tobacco king competition died two years ago along with the quota-based marketing system.
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ColumnistsBeing an empty-nester takes some adjustment
Posted 3 days ago
We've officially become empty nesters, which is one of the many bullet points that fall under the heading, "You know you're getting old when…" Actually, we began our trial run at empty nesting almost a year ago when son No.
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EditorialPoliticians, like weather, need change
Posted 3 days ago
Elections are well-suited for the fall season. Similar to harvest time, elections serve up a bounty of fresh ideas and hope. They are a marked time for change — for the public to express their disdain and choose wisely a leader to best represent their interests.
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NewsSinking drowning stats
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A day dedicated to drowning prevention couldn't come at a better time. This swimming season has seen a peak in the amount of drownings across Canada for this time in the summer.
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NewsFarming community relied on businessman
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Roger Mercier will be remembered fondly in the farming community, says Delhi Coun. Mike Columbus. Mercier, the 56-year-old owner of Harmony Tractor Trailer Repair, was tragically killed outside his Arnold Sayeau Drive property on Sunday.
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