Life/Leisure
Meaford-based writer Michael W. Allen has released his first novel, and those with a love for historical fiction will be pleased with this first effort.
“Getarix - Out of Obscurity” shares the story of Getarix, a “young Celtic lad who hates the gods.”
Getarix escapes a sacrifice ritual at the hands of his tribe and flees, eventually finding himself in Roman territory where he faces a difficult decision - sell himself as a rural slave, or join the Roman army and establish a new life in the Roman Empire.
There is only one organization in Bruce and Grey brave enough to invite 400 teens to spend from midnight until 7:30 am watching movies and eating bottomless pop and popcorn - to raise funds for children and youth projects - that organization is the United Way of Bruce Grey.
The Bluewater District School Board will be holding two Public Budget Meetings to assist trustees and senior staff as they work to reach a balanced budget by June. 
