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July 12, 2009 to August 31 2009 |
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August 30, 2009
Great Blue Heron feeding in Tobermory by Jean Weichel For a larger image click here August 28, 2009
Give a couple of vacationing children a tray of fries and see their faces when they learn how to entice the locals. Photo by Michael Crossling August 25, 2009
Photo by Mike Crossling August 23, 2009
(L) Tony Byrne and Anne Hawton
Serendipity. Anne Houghton met the previous owner of her home, Tony
Byrne, when he walked into her garden with photos of what the house had
previously looked like. He explained that the house had been designed
and built by Bonnie and Ray McLay, whose son Jim McLay now lives on
Southampton harbour. August 22, 2009
The Southampton Art School's soapstone carving class was dry in the
Boathouse while it poured rain outside. August 16, 2009
Kayakers took advantage of the hot sunny weather on Saturday as they paddled down the Saugeen River August 13, 2009
Deputy Mayor Doug Freiburger found Council Chambers a little cool at Monday's meeting and had to slip into a Pumpkinfest 'hoody' to keep warm! August 12, 2009
Monarchs are fewer this year and slow to return. Their numbers have dropped sharply because of droughts through the southwest United States as they migrated out of Mexico northward. Also, the cold wet weather of Ontario this year has resulted in a fungal disease that has attacked them. Every one spotted should be treasured. These two were seen Sunday in Southampton. August 11, 2009
Storm Clouds of August 9, 2009 Click for larger format Photo by Rick Main August 9, 2009
The Tobermory-Manitoulin ferry Chi-Cheemaun, as seen from Burnt Point,
leaves Tobermory and heads for Cove Island lighthouse.
Click here for a larger image August 8, 2009
Chantry Trout Leader as of Saturday August 8th. Al Wilkins of Kincardine with 11.08 lb Lake Trout caught Thursday evening. August 4, 2009
According to a co-owner of the Keady Market, today (Aug. 4) was almost a record breaker for visitors with the market being so busy that it was hard to manoeuvre through the crowds August 3, 2009
Roving reporter catches the local scene
August 1, 2009
The above photo is of the life ring at the river, someone took the original and this was lying under a tree so it has been put up in the place of the original. I sure hope it is not needed to save a life. The town must not check the safty equipment because it has been there for over a month. Thought you might be interested.
Lorne July 28, 2009
Port Elgin Harbour by Carol Walberg July 26, 2009
Out and About
Potential Fishers practice techniques
July 25, 2009
The sky was unusual, July 25, as one storm ended and another began to move in over Saugeen Shores July 25, 2009
Clearwater does some directional drilling on the 10th of Bruce July 20, 2009
A cluster of baby spiders – protected by a fine silken web – floats in the sun above a lawn chair. July 18, 2009
Anne Holman and her granddaughter Jarah and Jarah's friend Veronika went out to Chantry Island Friday morning and cleaned the lighthouse. It is great to see the young kids doing volunteer jobs in the summer. July 16, 2009
Anne McArthur was laid to rest today. The funeral was at St. Patrick's in Southampton. All her family and friends gathered at the family home at the foot of Landsdowne after the funeral for a celebration of her life. The day was perfect and it was as though Anne planed it in her precise and giving way. (see Obituaries Eagleson Funeral Home) July 15, 2009
Rexall Pharmaplus moving ahead quickly with construction of new location in Southampton July 14, 2009
Murray Brown of Avonbank (near St. Marys, Ontario) sends this photo to the Saugeen Times of a hummingbird sitting on nest beside his farm house July 13, 2009
Not so good for Thanksgiving by Michael Crossling July 12, 2009
Cloud Patterns by Carol Walberg
09/09/2009 10:25 PM
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August 31, 2009
Big waves frame the sunset in Port Elgin on Sunday Click for larger image by Carol Walbert August 29, 2009
Pastor David Baker (centre in blue) hosted an end-of-summer fire to be followed up with a movie at the South-Port Pentecostal Church Friday night. August 27, 2009
Sunset by Carol Walberg on Wednesday August 26 August 22, 2009
Grand August Sunset (click here for larger image) A view from Southampton as storm clouds gathered over lake August 16, 2009
It's all about the name Walker as teen entrepreneur, Walker Mahon, offers his famous Walker Dogs outside the Walker House in Southampton August 16, 2009
The hot weather brought everyone out of doors as crowds listen to the music of 'Lulu Lite' on the Queen's hotel patio in Port Elgin during the weekend. August 13, 2009
Second place finish for Gail Douglas in the monthly Camera Club competition. August 13, 2009
The Museum's Kidzone summer activities program is filled with fun thanks to the sponsorship of Meridian Credit Union of Port Elgin. Meridian's Manager (far rt. middle row) ,Erin Zorzi, accepted a big thank you from the group on Thursday, Aug. 13. August 10, 2009
Lady Slippers found in a ditch near the home of John Bowers August 9, 2009
Carol Walberg caught one of the hundreds of lightning strikes Sunday August 9th. Click for larger image August 7, 2009
Fancy House Little Bird. What kind? Submitted by Bob Cartwright August 4, 2009
It was a special day for the Hanover Red Hats, as they were spotted in downtown Southampton. The group had spent part of the day celebrating the 80th birthday of member, Jackie Lichti, at Sauble Beach driving go-carts and, as one member (Deb) said, "We were just glad she didn't want to go hang-gliding!" August 2, 2009
For the in-depth news of the area, the Saugeen Times is the source July 30, 2009
Portents of things to come ... much bigger sign July 25, 2009
Three kayakers took advantage of the sudden end to the storms and the calm waters afterward in Port Elgin Harbour July 25, 2009
Rexall construction looms over Southampton July 20, 2009
A close up photo of two of the group, taken by Harry Weichel on his iPod camera (See July 20 cluster of baby spiders) July 18, 2009
(L) Paul Slade, retired Saugeen high school principal Jim Rackley, Ross Lamont of Bruce Power, Craig Lindsay & Jamie Killingsworth won a third prize at the recent Jeff Preston Celebrity Golf Tournament in support of Muscular Dystrophy July 17, 2009
Force water main construction continues along the 10th in Port Elgin July 15, 2009
Women's House of Bruce Grey County 2nd Stage Housing in Port Elgin is closer to opening. July 13, 2009
Jack Russel catches some 'rays' at the Harbour by Michael Crossling July 8, 2009
No social animal, two-legged or four-legged, should live alone all
the time
Cpl Paula Rogers of the RCMP hands out the medals.
Medal ceremony, Chippewa of the Thames
Five and Under awards ceremony at the Fourth Annual Nawash
Invitational Mountain Bike Race on July 2, 2009. The rain
held off until the last of the medals were awarded and then
a deluge occurred.
July 8, 2009
A handsome family
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