Local bowling talent was celebrated Oct. 20 as the City of Stratford recognized provincial champions for their outstanding achievements, including several bowlers representing Mike’s Bowling Lanes.

The Optimist Club of Stratford donated $10,000 to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation to provide flexible pain management for those in labour and delivery.

An ambitious pair of concerts is planned for November by the Stratford Symphony Orchestra (SSO). From the passion of Spanish music to the beauty of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony No. 6, the excitement of the two evenings will be palatable.

Director Barry Avrich is well known to Stratford audiences who will look forward to his latest film, Darlene Love – I Know Where I’ve Been for the deep dive into the world of the famed singer. With a community of artists behind her, she regained fame in her own right.

Ritz, an architect and lifelong Stratford resident, won the local race on Oct. 26, with 4,246 votes cast for him, 31.1 per cent of the vote count.

Both teams had successful weekends: the U16 Warriors earned three of four points across two games, while the U18 Warriors won their only matchup.