It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting CSX KN Tower in Walkerton, IN gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Walkerton, IN is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Frankly, I never wanted to be in a position wherein I was asked to review care for my parents. That said, Always Best is aptly named. Stephanie Stevens and Kelly Robinson are kind and human and not without humor, and having endured everything that we did, I can honestly say that part of me loves them deeply. I hope I never forget the gift they gave my family.”
“Our mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer and immediately needed meds administered multiple times a day. After speaking to the independent living center where she resided, our family decided to hire Always Best Care for the meds (and then later for 24-hour aids). We cannot say enough about Darlene and Candy, as well as the numerous aids. Even at the end when our mom no longer needed the meds, they would often stop by to see her anyway. We generally do not give reviews of companies, but their caring approach was exceptional and we decided it was appropriate for others who need these services to know about our experience.”
“I have worked alongside Always Best Care and they have been amazing. Very quick to help out patients in need and staff is very polite and professional.”
“ABC is a great place to be! Thank you Patti, Stephanie, and Michele for all you do! You all are Awesome & thank you for the honors of being part of the team also acknowledging myself for Employee of the Month of March! You all are appreciated”
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“Always Best Care has been exceptional the four years i’ve worked there. The staff and schedulers, especially Michele, are helpful in finding compatibility for your clients, they’re also flexible in scheduling hours. Great company, great staff.”
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“I have worked with more home health agencies than I care to remember, both in GA and MI, when I worked in healthcare; and I have to say that Always Best Care is one of the best home health care agencies that I have found since the early 90's !!! I have been a client with Always Best Care since February 2022 and I have been extremely pleased with the help I have received both from my caregivers and the office staff. All the staff work hard and the quality of care is exceptional!!! The few occasions that I didn't like a caregiver because of either poor work ethic or personality, Always Best Care always took care of finding another caregiver to better meet my needs ASAP!! When I first started with Always Best Care I did get a few caregivers that weren't a good fit. But, within a very short period of time my scheduler learned my specific needs and personality and she found caregivers for me that were a wonderful match!! As in every area of healthcare, the high turnover of employees is to be expected!!! But, Always Best Care has always made sure that I have a new caregiver that matches my needs and expectations!! I have and would, highly recommend Always Best Care for your home health daily care!!”
“We used ABC several years ago for my dad, after he had a stroke. I called a few months ago to set up a care plan for my elderly mom. She had a hip replaced, and lives alone. I knew we would feel better having someone there to help her and visit with her until she could get up and around on her own. ABC works through our scheduling nightmares (mom tends to send people home early, and tell them not to come back)….and they have been SO patient with our ever changing and increasing needs for mom. Their response time and communication are impeccable!!”
“We used ABC several years ago for my dad, after he had a stroke. I called a few months ago to set up a care plan for my elderly mom. She had a hip replaced, and lives alone. I knew we would feel better having someone there to help her and visit with her until she could get up and around on her own. ABC works through our scheduling nightmares (mom tends to send people home early, and tell them not to come back)….and they have been SO patient with our ever changing and increasing needs for mom. Their response time and communication are impeccable!!”
“I love working for Always Best Care The staff is very helpful, encouraging wonderful, loving family. Thank you for the opportunity of serving for your company thank you to Michelle, who is always looking out for me and making sure that I have the hours that I need.”
“Always Best Care gives great encouragement and support to their caregivers during any situation or time of need. The care and dedication to their staff is incredible and I throughly enjoy my time working along side them!”
“I love the company I think they really do care about the employee the residents”
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“We have used Always Best Care two different times for our Mother. Both times the care was excellent. I have referred Always Best Care to several people.”
“Hi my name is Linda and I've been working with always best care for 2 years now and it's a great atmosphere I like coming in to work meeting new people. It's a place that's kind friendly and it makes you feel at home it makes you feel that you're working with people that understand you know you're different needs your different hours and if something come up they are there to help you with anything that you need help with it's a great company I'm so glad I signed up with the company I signed up a little bit after the pandemic and I just needed somewhere that I could really consider myself at home or I find a home and I have I'm amazed at how the people are so nice when you talk to them on the phone how nice they are friendly you can tell this saying it with a smile I enjoy working there I tell people ask me where I work at always best care they like what yeah always best care yes it's a nice company sign up with it you won't regret it I'm glad I do it I'm really glad I did”
“Always best care has always been there when I needed them! They make it convenient for me to take care of my father. I most definitely recommend them!”
“I have used quite a few different providers and ABC is by far the best company. From the office staff to the caregivers, they are doing what they love and it shows.”
“Great place to work at very professional and appreciative for their staff”
“Overall a great company to work for! They do a wonderful job recognizing caregivers; from big recognition like a monthly caregiver award and random drawings, to small recognition such as any time you visit the office you are free to grab snacks, beverages, gear and more often than not there is some type of food they have ordered that is available. They really don’t hold back in this area! There has been quite a bit of changes made in office positions within the last year. Response time, outside of the scheduling department, can be improved upon.”
“They really help people when they need it”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Scarborough Park in Walkerton, IN with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local GG Pancake House or visit Historic Koontz Lake Mill, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Walkerton, IN, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Walkerton, IN understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Walkerton, IN 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
WALKERTON – Composite manufacturer Polygon Co. will invest $4 million to expand its Walkerton operations.“We’re proud to announce a multi-million investment in our Walkerton, Indiana medical manufacturing operations,” the company announced in a news release posted to LinkedIn. “This expansion will create 35 new jobs, increase our production capacity, and strengthen our engineering and applications teams.”The project is expected to increase the company’s medical manufacturing capacity by...
WALKERTON – Composite manufacturer Polygon Co. will invest $4 million to expand its Walkerton operations.
“We’re proud to announce a multi-million investment in our Walkerton, Indiana medical manufacturing operations,” the company announced in a news release posted to LinkedIn. “This expansion will create 35 new jobs, increase our production capacity, and strengthen our engineering and applications teams.”
The project is expected to increase the company’s medical manufacturing capacity by a factor of 10 during the next five years. Hiring will include production employees, CNC machinists, engineers, supervisors and quality specialists.
The investment includes new Swiss CNC equipment, additional pultrusion lines and advanced inspection technology designed to improve manufacturing accuracy for small, highly engineered components. The company also is introducing Bluetooth-enabled production systems and multi-sensor measurement equipment to strengthen quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
Polygon engineers develop each medical component to meet the specifications of individual device manufacturers by customizing resin systems, glass reinforcements and other material characteristics. The company’s composite tubing is increasingly used as an alternative to stainless steel because it combines high strength with dielectric properties that help electrically isolate surgical instruments.
Medical products account for roughly one-fifth of Polygon’s revenue, but company officials expect the segment to approach 30% of sales as the market continues to expand.
“Today, Polygon manufactures more than 1.3 million precision medical components each year, including components used in surgical robotics,” the company said. “This investment reflects our continued commitment to our employees, our customers, our community, and the future of medical manufacturing.”
Founded in 1949, Polygon operates two manufacturing facilities in Walkerton, producing composite tubes and components for medical, transportation, agriculture and construction markets. The company manufactures medical components each year for customers including Medtronic, Baxter, Coloplast and Apyx, while also supplying industrial manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Honeywell and John Deere.
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Sharon Ann McDonald (Moore) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Brucelea Haven on September 9, 2026 in her 66th year. Sharon will be greatly missed by her husband of 46 years, Bill, her mother Wilma Moore, her children Chris, Mark (Laila) and Kate and her granddaughter, Lillian. Sharon was predeceased by her father, Doug Moore and her siblings Diane, Margaret Anne, John David and Kathy.Sharon was born on April 13, 1961 and was raised in Riversdale and Walkerton, Ontario. Sharon spent her childhood caring for her sister,...
Sharon Ann McDonald (Moore) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Brucelea Haven on September 9, 2026 in her 66th year. Sharon will be greatly missed by her husband of 46 years, Bill, her mother Wilma Moore, her children Chris, Mark (Laila) and Kate and her granddaughter, Lillian. Sharon was predeceased by her father, Doug Moore and her siblings Diane, Margaret Anne, John David and Kathy.
Sharon was born on April 13, 1961 and was raised in Riversdale and Walkerton, Ontario. Sharon spent her childhood caring for her sister, playing in creeks and fishing with her dad. Sharon was an accomplished bowler, winning numerous competitions, both as a bowler and a coach. As a teenager, she kept score for her dad’s baseball team and that’s when she met and fell for the new player, Bill.
Bill and Sharon were married soon after in August of 1980. Becoming a mother and creating a family was always very important to her. She held many jobs in her adult life, but none compared to the years she spent as a stay at home mom. Sharon was the backbone of her family. She kept track of everyone’s schedules with her big, beautiful calendar; making sure they were where they needed to be, and planning every occasion, whether big or small. She loved to spoil her children and wanted them to have every opportunity life had to offer; whether that meant trying a new sport, pursuing a college education, or moving across the country. No matter how busy life became, she never missed an opportunity to talk with her children on the phone or welcome them home for a visit. She loved spending time in the kitchen, cooking and baking for family, friends, and anyone who was lucky enough to enjoy her homemade meals and treats. Being together with her family was one of her greatest joys.
Sharon passed away after a 4 year battle with dementia. She lived her last 2 years at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton. Our family wanted to say a big thank you to all the amazing staff there for their kindness, care and compassion. You have treated all of us like family from the very beginning and we cannot thank you enough.
Friends and relatives are invited for visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Cameron’s in Walkerton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Sacred Heart, Walkerton, followed by 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Reception at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 102, Walkerton.
Donations to Walkerton District Hospital Foundation or the activation fund at Brucelea Haven would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Donations and condolences may be made online at www.cameronfuneralhomes.com
Another sun, cloud, rain week, but then there were warm, summer temperatures.Even though it has not been sunny and hot every day, the cooler weather can be more comfortable for travelling, exploring and seeing new or different places. If in a vehicle it does not matter if it is cloudy or even raining. In fact the grey prevents sun in your eyes and you get to see better without straining. No sense being bored at home or stuck indoors, it is not winter.Today starts the International Plowing Match, held near Walkerton. We have eve...
Another sun, cloud, rain week, but then there were warm, summer temperatures.
Even though it has not been sunny and hot every day, the cooler weather can be more comfortable for travelling, exploring and seeing new or different places. If in a vehicle it does not matter if it is cloudy or even raining. In fact the grey prevents sun in your eyes and you get to see better without straining. No sense being bored at home or stuck indoors, it is not winter.
Today starts the International Plowing Match, held near Walkerton. We have even camped a few days as part of the IPM. People pick their sites close to the entertainment stage that is only for the campers. Power and water is supplied, 500 plus sites and 200 plus for dry sites. Outhouses or portable potties are located in many spots. We don’t have a big private RV unit so we always go away from the traffic. We can walk but many bring their golf carts. Another field is dedicated to the camping and they have their own entertainment and social events. In fact the campers are set up a few days before the IPM even opens. The cost for camping includes the entrance fee. The best deal is to get all the six or seven days of camping and this includes a discount if paid before the end of July.
The hundreds of trailers have people who do this every plowing match so it becomes a social to see old friends. It might be getting smaller not because of fewer people attending and camping, but as all volunteer organizations, no more young volunteers as the old ones retire. Everyone is working to pay for the cost of living and we are losing a valuable cultural experience. There is no such thing as IPM in the west, only the smaller fall fairs. It really is a farming way of life, social connection and a celebration.
We can’t blame Trump for everything! Let’s be accountable for our own failures. Our farmland has been bought up by single large owners, costs are greater, companies foreign or not are allowed to buy this land. Everything is done on a big scale and a new farmer can’t even get started due to startup costs. Fewer adults with farming roots want to even farm. It is a way of life no different than changing your way of thinking of being off grid or tiny house living. There are adjustments, work for yourself building, repairing, cutting wood, growing your own food, no being able to keep lights on 24 hours a day or idling your vehicle for hours on end. Working and fitting into your natural environment does not mean buying more energy using toys. This is another form of cultural social change that may need to be done in order to survive. While others in their retirement can travel to all parts of the world including over visiting Antarctica, most can’t or don’t see this as necessary when expenses and taxes of all kinds keeps over burdening our Canadian society.
Rural living whether in the bush or surrounded by farms, celebrates our Bruce County. We have much to learn from each other. Past histories written by many local authors can help our young people who stay and fill many roles as we grow our communities.
Whether you camp or visit for the day the IPM should be visited. It will be a whole-day experience so plan to come early and leave late.
Lots of activities have been happening at Pike Bay Community Centre. From a general meeting to Fused Glass pendants with Kim Mckeller, Classic Casuals, pop up shoppin,g to arranging how to quilt with Leona over the winter doing piece by piece quilt as you go.
After working her whole life, Leona retired here to take up quilting, a perfect winter pastime. She has started a group just last week, Sept. 15 for buying supplies and learning how to use a rotary cutter on a matt. This way squaring and cutting diagonals through many squares ends any cutting of little pieces. Squaring your project can be corrected using this cutter as well. What looks tedious is actually fun and surprisingly simple.
On Friday Sept. 25 is Craft and Chat from 1 to 3 pm. It is a Home Decor sign to assemble and paint. There will be 25 icons to interchange based on the month. Everything included. Sign up at pike [email protected]. Get out there this week. Have fun, there is a lot to do!
Bruce County Housing Corporation has awarded the construction contract for a 41-unit community housing building in Walkerton, with a post-tender budget that lands $1,745 below the amount council approved.Melloul Blamey Construction Inc. was the lowest compliant bidder on tender RFT-BC-26-69, which closed August 18 with five submissions. Seven general contractors had prequalified. The four-storey building goes on 1.5 acres on Eastridge Road that the housing corporation bought from the Municipality of Brockton in September 2025....
Bruce County Housing Corporation has awarded the construction contract for a 41-unit community housing building in Walkerton, with a post-tender budget that lands $1,745 below the amount council approved.
Melloul Blamey Construction Inc. was the lowest compliant bidder on tender RFT-BC-26-69, which closed August 18 with five submissions. Seven general contractors had prequalified. The four-storey building goes on 1.5 acres on Eastridge Road that the housing corporation bought from the Municipality of Brockton in September 2025.
The 2026 budget set aside $16,395,313 for the project. After the tender closed, staff built a detailed budget totalling $16,393,568 net of HST rebates — $1,745 less, a margin of about one one-hundredth of one per cent.
The base construction contract is $13,185,000. Contingencies and allowances add $1,545,000, roughly 12 per cent of the base contract. Project management services cost $220,000, architectural services $550,000, and ancillary costs $610,000, bringing the total project budget to $16,110,000 before tax. HST adds $2,094,300, against a rebate of $1,810,732.
Across 41 units, the net budget works out to roughly $399,800 per unit. That figure is the Current’s calculation from the county’s numbers, not a figure the report provides.
The budget also includes $100,000 to help Brockton build a community-use playground in the Eastridge neighbourhood. That money fulfills a condition of the agreement of purchase and sale for the land.
Tender documents set a project start of mid-September and substantial completion in August 2027. Occupancy follows the closeout and inspection phase, once an occupancy permit is granted.
Staff will report to the board quarterly or when the project hits a milestone, such as completion of the building structure, enclosure of the building envelope, or occupancy. The county has set up a project page on its website with progress reports and answers to frequently asked questions.
The report went to the housing corporation board as information on September 17. Board members asked no questions about cost or timeline.
Capital facilities manager Brett McMullen wrote the report. Chief executive officer Claire Dodds gave departmental approval and chief administrative officer Christine MacDonald approved it for submission.
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