Profile of Christopher Vaughan

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• Author writes guide about province’s must-see places
  While she’s travelled extensively around Newfoundland and Labrador, it was only while researching and compiling information for a new book that ...
• Group credits Battle of the Bands for early success
  It’s been an eventful year for the members of Umbrella Surprise Attack. The hardcore-metal band scored first place at the Southwest Coast ...
• Stephenville resident’s work added to provincial...
  For the second consecutive year, a painting by Stephenville artist Esther Oosterbaan has been selected for the provincial government’s art ...
• Primary school fundraises for needy families
  Seven goats, seven roosters and 14 hens. That’s what students and staff at Stephenville at Stephenville Primary will purchase for families in ...
• Quilter in stitches for charity
  It took about three months for Elsie Pottle to create the quilt. Various colours and textures of fabric were used, with different sizes and ...
• Boswarlos resident pens life story
  One of Gwen Stagg’s favourite Christmas memories is of a recitation she gave as a five-year-old. “This is my Christmas dolly, two weeks ago ...
• Teen wins aboriginal logo contest
  Drawings of animal footprints run along the circumference of the circle. Inside are images of eagles, an eagle feather and a dream catcher. ...
• Tree of Love campaign raises funds for hospital
  It’s been 16 years since Don Gibbon and Roger Pike were inspired to launch a special Christmastime memorial campaign that would also benefit ...
• Couple frustrated with decision to stop mobile blood...
  Rod and Cynthia Cormier are givers. He’s donated blood 106 times and she’s given blood 27 times – and they’re happy to keep up their ...
• Concert to raise funds for church roof
  While it’s one of the most popular west coast tourist attractions, Our Lady of Mercy Church in Port au Port West is in need of some major ...
• Volunteer honoured for decades of service
  Volunteering is more than a pastime for Rosemary Finn. Much of her life has been dedicated to being a leader and advocate for young people ...
• Stephenville Crossing passes balanced budget for 2011
  With no tax increases planned for the coming year, the Town of Stephenville Crossing has passed a balanced 2011 budget. Councillor Vince ...
• The write stuff: Author releases several new books
  It’s been a busy year for Michele Doucette. In addition to her fulltime position as a special education teacher, Ms. Doucette published five ...
• Volunteer receives lifetime membership in club
  In recognition of more than five decades of community service, Stephenville Lions Club member Harold Wells recently received a special ...
• Youth speak out against drug use
  Alvin Pierro-Gloade knows the importance of staying away from drugs. His grandmother, Nora Bernard – a Mi’kmaq activist and an addictions ...
• Youth encouraged to take part in folk music event
  Even though he just won Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador’s music educator award for 2010, it doesn’t mean Fergus ...
• Acadian monument dedicated in Cape St. George
  A monument honouring Acadian heritage and culture in this province has been unveiled in Cape St. George. About 100 people gathered at Boutte du ...
• Kindale up-to-date with technology: librarian
  While some may think of it solely as a place to check out books and periodicals, Kindale Library in Stephenville has actually become a ...
• Zion Pentecostal Church celebrates diamond anniversary
  Members of Zion Pentecostal Church recently marked six decades of worship and community service with a weekend-long celebration. A ...
• Discussions start for Bay St. George museum
  Planning is underway to launch a museum highlighting the multi-faceted history and culture of the Bay St. George area. A group of citizens ...
• Roxon competes at Commonwealth Games
  Katarina Roxon returned home from the 2010 Commonwealth Games last week after achieving her goal of personal-best times in three swimming events. ...
• Public lacks knowledge on eating disorders: advocate
  Vince Withers can list off an array of facts and statistics, but it’s his personal experiences that make his message about the realities of ...
• Pregnant garter snake found in St. David’s garden
  The capture of a pregnant garter snake and reports of other snakes in the Bay St. George South area leads provincial wildlife officials to ...
• Students raise funds for victims of Pakistani flood
  Students and staff at Stephenville Middle School are doing their part to help millions of people in Pakistan affected by recent heavy rains ...
• Town of St. George’s hosts 30th annual Terry Fox Run
  It’s been 30 years since Terry Fox began his cross-country Marathon of Hope in aid of cancer research and awareness. Among the communities ...
• Bennett back with new, favourite tricks
  "For years I've always done my show solo - specializing in magic and mentalism with not a lot of comedy," says Mr. Bennett. "But during the last ...
• Literacy volunteers start French language club
  By CHRISTOPHER VAUGHAN the Georgian A longtime admirer of French, Stephenville resident Beverly Hulan took it upon herself to learn ...
• Fire destroys Sheaves Cove chapel
  By CHRISTOPHER VAUGHAN the Georgian An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed St. Joseph’s Chapel ...
• Pen pals still friends after 60 years
  By CHRISTOPHER VAUGHAN the Georgian It was 1940, and ten-year-old Bay St. George resident Anne Dennis thought it might be fun to ...
• Kippens to re-submit sewer proposal to gov't
  Although provincial financing won’t be coming forward this year for a proposed sewer system, Kippens council still considers the project a ...