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July 28, 2010
Southampton's Beach is littered after the recent heavy rains have brought debris down the Saugeen River. Photo by Anne Holman July 26, 2010
Two fans, last Sunday, on the Port Elgin beach, enjoying the weekly
Sunday night concert. The dog had just removed his sunglasses. July 25, 2010
July 25, 2010
July 24, 2010
Dawn breaks over a sea of purple blooms: Stunning pictures capture majestic beauty of England's famous lavender fields July 23, 2010
Perfect weather for sailing off Chantry Island
Southampton Market in Southampton was once the famous Solomon Knechtel furniture factory, the 2nd largest in Canada until the 1930s .. today, it is a major tourist attraction July 22, 2010
Long-time summer visitors to Southampton, Mark and Marion McBurney, who stay at the Lascombe cottage, and friends ...
... Helen Breslauer and Bob Frankford July 22, 2010
"The diner's open and we're glad to see them back," says Barry Ruhl
Callea and Alysia Mule of Hamilton enjoyed the Bruce Power Beach Party July 12, 2010
It's not the official flag of Canada but ...
it is the one that Brock & Catherine Hall of Toronto would have liked, with the blue borders representing 'sea to sea'. They do however, also fly the official flag on their boat Northern Secret recently docked in Port Elgin
Southampton Saturday Sidewalk drew lots of interest at Martin's Home Hardware...
... as did the Big Green Egg BBQ and smoker July 11, 2010
Scott King with salmon caught on July 9th Media/Sponsor day of the Chinook Salmon Derby July 2, 2010
June 29, 2010
This is our son Skylar and daughter Serena kayaking on our lawn in Ripley after the torrential rains we received Monday
Submitted by Gary & Anita Rutledge
Storm clouds move over Southampton
Storm clouds come across the lake over Hi-Berry Farms June 24, 2010
Tom Stewart displays his new wood processor which he had shipped in from Oregon. The machinery allows him to cut approximately three cords of wood per hour June 24, 2010
Owner of Port Elgin's Ports Emporium, Jane McAllister (C), donates to local hospital auxiliary co-Presidents, Lynda Rutherford |(L) & Margaret Crossling (R) for new TV sets in the ER and Lab patient waiting rooms June 20, 2010
Jacob, Olivia and dad, Joe Murray enjoyed the hot dogs ...
... at the Southampton Lawn Bowling Club BBQ on Saturday June 19, 2010
Jane Kramer is seen sitting in the lighthouse keeper's cottage on Chantry Island recently. Jane was instrumental in choosing the furniture as she remembered it as a young girl. (submitted by Carol Walberg) June 17, 2010
June 15, 2010
June 11, 2010
This three-mast, five-sail ship, the "Moonfleet" from Goderich, was docked in Kincardine Harbour Thursday June 9, 2010
Black Iris by Barry Ruhl June 9, 2010
Volunteers recently shingled the roof of the Accessibility Playground shelter. Among them on the roof are (L) Dylan Cobean, Craig Lindsay, Chris Edwards, Leona Cunningham, Jill Jagelewski & Director of Community Services, Mike Myatt, who trade his pen for a tool belt June 8, 2010
A major portion of the bike/pedestrian lane along the lake road between Southampton and Port Elgin has been paved ...
... users already enjoy riding in safety
Submitted by Wayne Petherick June 4, 2010
Submitted by Carol Walberg A mother protects her nest on Chantry Island on Friday, June 4
North sewer expansion continues June 3, 2010
This beauty, an unusual 'black' iris in the yard of Pat and Barry Ruhl in Southampton, only emerged in the past couple of days. June 3, 2010
This old one-lane bridge can be found beside one of the access points to the Saugeen River, south of Paisley June 1, 2010
This arrived in the mail for one of our readers
Stephanie Putnam & Jordan Grensewich tie the knot outside on the lake shore May 29, 2010
Ready for summer at Southampton Pet Hospital May 28, 2010
MPP Carol Mitchell & Assistant Jennifer took the time to take an unexpected tour of the local Southampton Fire Hall after presenting a Trillium grant to the Accessible Playground on Thursday, May 27
A flock of Canadian geese soar over MacGregor Park on Friday, May 28 May 25, 2010
A rare sunset taken in Southampton by a Larry Leonard family member
Submitted by Peter Little Accident scene in Port Elgin in front of the UPI gas station - no details yet available. May 24, 2010
May 23, 2010
We have had hundreds of butterflies on our lilacs this year. May 21, 2010
I thought you might be interested in seeing this photo of a fish duck
that fell down our chimney this week and landed with a thud in our
fireplace. It was quite a surprise! It was rescued by the Ministry of
Natural Resources and released over the lake. May 19, 2010
Sunset submitted by Bob Hastings May 18, 2010
Bridge repair underway between Burgoyne and Port Elgin May 15, 2010
Visitors to Southampton, Frank & Anja Wright who took in the harbour view said they were captivated with the area May 15, 2010
Colin Crawford took this picture of fire at Ray St & Buckby Lane, Port
Elgin. May 14, 2010
Some brave soul was out kite surfing today, at least he has a wet suit
on. May 14, 2010
New business in Port Elgin is undergoing a major facelift under new owners May 13, 2010
Road widening continues along Hwy 21 at the north end of Port Elgin
Chantry Centre in Southampton was awash in a 'sea of red' hatters for lunch on May 11
Affordable housing projects leaps ahead in a single day May 10, 2010
May 9, 2010
Shown here are Paul and Ali Kelly and Henry Brindle
Peter and Judy are supervising the BBQ
Despite the cold, wet and windy day the Propeller Club held its' annual
BBQ in the parking lot of Martin's Home Hardware in Southampton on
Saturday. May 7, 2010
May 6, 2010
Young Monarch Butterfly enjoying the morning sun on the front of my
house. May 6, 2010
May 4, 2010
Cherry Blossoms in Spring by Peter Stamford May 3, 2010
Larry Leonard points out that the old bridge across the Saugeen at Victoria Street poses a hazard due to the bridge support which is still there below the water. Larry lost a propeller and had extensive other damage recenly. Boaters beware! The above photo marks the spot clelary
May 3, 2010
SIGNS of SPring
Southampton Community Garden continues as soil is brought in for the
beds. All beds are spoken for
Now that the area is pesticide free the birds are
beginning to return as evidenced by these Blue jays in Southampton
May 1, 2010
Apartments at Southampton bridge is a beehive of activity with
new-roof construction
Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists create an 'underwater' setting for
the new sea monsters exhibit
Underwater
scene adorns Museum walls
April 29, 2010
A
little afternoon Serenity on Fairy Lake today by Peter Little ... “The
Ugly Duckling”?
April 25, 2010
Don Warren explains the duties to be performed by the new volunteers
that will crew on the Peerless this summer for Chantry Island Tours
(Walberg).
April 25, 2010
Volunteers Karen Speight (L) and Wendy Switzer at St. Paul's Anglican
Church Annual Marmalade Tea
Behind the scenes are (L) Louise Logan and Mary Walters
April 23, 2010
Once again the Southport Optimist club made a presentation to the
Saugeen Track & field last Thursday night at their bingo April 22 in the
amount of $2,000.00. Excepting the donation is President Brian Hilbers
and athlete Ashley Hilbers. Presenting the cheque is the up coming
president Optimist Brenda Zinn.
April 21, 2010
Local entrepreneur, Sandy Lindsay (R), received thank-you for
speaking at Southampton Rotary
April 21, 2010
Fields are very dry this spring, as farmers know when they till
April 20, 2010
Chesley's main street is a work in progress
April 18, 2010
The Snowbird has landed (almost) The Ruhl Family
April 18, 2010
Rooster on the loose is a walking alarm clock!
Southampton Community Garden at G.C. Huston School is staked out
April 18, 2010
Clear and cold with winds from the northwest keep wind turbines
turning
April 17, 2010
April 13, 2010
Sunset at Red Bay by Mike McMillan
Work on new Accessible Playground is well underway
Dig at the new playground April 10, 2010
'Snowbirds heading home' submitted by Barry Ruhl, Florida April 6, 2010
April 5, 2010
Classic shot of Paisley Dam by Larry LePage April 2, 2010
Spring clean-up for Southampton sidewalks
Hydro fleet sets out from Hi-Berry on Hwy. 21 April 1, 2010
Nora Charbonneau of Hi-Berry Farm, fires up her trusty steed to prepare
the seed beds March 31, 2010
March 29, 2010
They're back! March 29, 2010
Trolling down the river March 27
Seagull perched on the top of a boat by Wayne Petheric March 25, 2010
"I hope winter went that-away!" by Michael Crossling March 21, 2010
March 21, 2010
Tuffy in Florida has found the Saugeen Times on the net and is saying its just purrrrfect! March 17, 2010
March 17, 2010
March 13, 2010
A small stand of trees is uprooted as ...
...winter takes its toll in wetlands near Chepstow March 9, 2010
So; that’s how they are going to work around the Range Light! - Build their own place to stand. Larry LePage March 9, 2010
Barry Ruhl and Tuffy 'chill out' in Florida
What is known as a 'chemtrail' visible in the clear sky at dusk in Port Elgin
Old house at Piper's Glen ... going ...
... going ...
... gone! March 8, 2010
Tom Marcotte who is supervising the sprucing up of the cabin of the Peerless at the Boat House in Southampton
Work goes on behind the scenes getting ready for summer. The Peerless is
in "dry dock" in the Boat House getting some TLC from Propeller Club
members. March 8, 2010
March 7, 2010
Harbour Work takes shape in the ice by Larry LePage March 6, 2010
Chantry Island Light at sunset by Carol Walberg
Sunset reflection by Carol Walberg March 5, 2010
Ready for St. Paddie at Southampton Pet Hospital March 2, 2010
Moose spotted ....?
... not quite! February 26, 2010
February 25, 2010
Blowing snow makes Chantry Island hard to see
The deserted boardwalk
Open water near shore makes the ice treacherous
February 18, 2010
"I hate a bath," says Rambo, who has difficulty living up to his name at bath time February 17, 2010
The irrepressible Rose at Legault's Independent Deli in one of her famous hats on Valentine's Day February 15, 2010
Water keeps flowing from under the ice at Paisley dam February 15, 2010
Where two rivers come together in Paisley, one is open, the other frozen February 12, 2010
Giant rocks at the Southampton Harbour waiting to be installed February 7, 2010
Ice piles up at Southampton Beach Sunday February 7th February 7, 2010
A hill of snow at the Southampton Harbour on Sunday February 7th February 6, 2010
Wintry afternoon in Southampton."
Barb & Marylou enjoy the Wiarton Willie festival February 5, 2010
January 30, 2010
Aubrey Martin, whose father Brian plays for the Saugeen Shores
Winterhawks, poses in her new 'Dalmation' coat and chapeau
January 30, 2010
A bright full moon on Friday came out during a break in snow -
snowsquall warnings out again for tonight (Saturday Jan 30)
January 29, 2010
Snow removal in full sway as more snow expected
January 29, 2010
Work at Southampton Harbour continues despite severe winter
conditions
January 28, 2010
White-out conditions everywhere including High Street in Southampton
at noon on Thursday
January 28, 2010
'Man's best friends' seem to enjoy the blustery weather
January 27, 2010
View to the west from the bridge at Southampton Harbour where the
Saugeen River joins Lake Huron ....
View to the east from the bridge
Heavy winds create blowing snow
January 23, 2010
(L) Bob Keeling & Rom Sharby attended the rally held in Owen Sound on
Saturday with no mistaking their sentiments
January 23, 2010
Chi-Cheemaun at her winter home in Owen Sound Harbour
January 22, 2010
Laura Macaulay 3rd generation resident of Southampton celebrated her
96th birthday. According to her son-in-law Larry Lepage, they made
her work for it.
January 17, 2010
Construction underway at Southampton Harbour
Giant steel beams
On the north side
Natural Carpenters by Michael Crossling
January 10, 2010
Winter Sunset by
Carol Walberg
January 2, 2010
Mountains of snow piling up everywhere
Blowing snow on bridge across the Saugeen Saturday night
Snowbanks in the middle of Southampton's main street higher than the
'Roving Reporter's car
January 1, 2010
Heavy snows continued all day piling up on the main street of
Southampton. The flag at the foot of High Street can barely be
seen through the blanket of falling snow
January 1, 2010
I was trying to get close but "Brutus" is rather skittish!
December 28, 2009
Blustery winds to welcome the Olympic Torch
Stormy skies and waters on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009
Back to winter for the week with a dramatic drop in temperature
expected tonight (Mon., Dec. 28 2009)
December 24, 2009
Llamas, donkeys, horse and goat ... almost a scene from The Nativity
December 24, 2009
Construction continues despite winter
December 21, 2009
Geordie Farrell of the Saugeen Track & Field Club and her first
grandchild, Mykenzie Wolfe.
December 19, 2009
Wanted to share our wonderful Snow Guy - Blurry! Best Wishes from The
Bluewater, Southampton!
December 18, 2009
What is going on here?
Picture submitted by John Weichel from last Friday
December 18, 2009
Tuffy checks in from Florida courtesy of Pat , Barry and Tuffy Ruhl
December 16, 2009
The road from Neustadt to Hanover in Bruce County on December 16
The road from Paisley to Southampton in Bruce
County on December 16
December 16, 2009
Two-year-old Cooper Pope is a true-blue Toronto Maple Leaf fan like
his dad James
Construction doesn't stop because of weather as a new semi-detached
start-up begins adjacent to the local high school with another going up
across the street
December 12, 2009
Out 'n' About Man
in the Tilley Hat answers where and what is this?
December 12, 2009
Even the gulls take advantage of the sun at the end of High Street
December 12, 2009
Bright sun and crisp air were a relief after two days of intense
blizzard condition on the Huron coast
December 6, 2009
Out 'n' About
Stokes Bay a bit high and dry
December 3, 2009
Out 'n' About
First snowfall of the year
December 2, 2009
Nov 27, 2009
Cleaning up the fields outside the town limit of Port Elgin
before the snow arrives. Corn stalks are mulched and taken
off by new, modern equipment.
November 25, 2009
Construction is about to wrap-up on Highway 21's big
construction
November 24, 2009
Rotarians Bruce Waechter (L), Jacqueline Scott and Chuck
Jonas (R) presented two cheques to Brian Wakelin, Chair of
the Hospital Foundation one for $2,600 and the second for
$17,511.50 from the Huron Shore Run.
November 24, 2009
Shawn Thompson (2nd from left) is honoured for collecting
the most pledges at the Huron Shore Run (L) Bruce Waechter,
Jacqueline Scott and Chuck Jonas
November 21, 2009
Mystery Bell.... where is it?
Nov 19, 2009
Demolition of the Treatment Plant in Port Elgin
Port Elgin Water Treatment Plant reduced to rubble
Nov 16, 2009
Can any readers explain why there are clumps of zebra
mussels here and there on the beach? It looks as
though someone dumped a pail full here and there. Harry
Weichel is looking at one such clump.
Nov 14, 2009
Three ladies in pink were out for a walk enjoying the
unseasonably warm weather over the weekend.
Nov 12, 2009
by Michael Crossling
November 12
by Michael Crossling
November 11, 2009
Another giant maple disappears in Southampton
November 11, 2009
Pharmasave in downtown Port Elgin
undergoing major renovations
November 9, 2009
Fans of the fifties, turned up at the Museum
Saturday, only to find that the Nifty Fifties had unfortunately been
cancelled.
November 8, 2009
Sarah Champion Wuntke on Monday Nov
2nd carrying the OlympicTorch as part of a relay at CFB Comox on
Vancouver Island Sarah and her brother Andrew are
Captains. Andrew is deployed in Afghanistan. For more on the Champions see
Faces of Today's Military Sarah is the daughter of Christine and
Kevin Champion of Southampton.
Nov 7, 2009
The tour boat, the Peerless, makes her last voyage for the
year from Southampton Harbour to Port Elgin.
Nov 5, 2009
Out 'n' About 'Eagle Eye' Doug Johnson
spots a new addition
Nov 2, 2009
Blue Day by Gail R Schuett
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