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Today's date: Tuesday May 21, 2013 Vol 46 Issue 20
   

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THIS WEEK

Elora Writer's Festival: Celebrating Canadian writers, A&E: Songs of Sinatra at Drayton Festival Theatre, Events, Rural, Seniors, County, Sports

Cheerful squad

The Bears cheerleading squad peformed routines at its booth throughout the Fergus Lions Home Show from May 8-10 to the delight of showgoers.

Local players meet Canadian rugby great

Rugby stars - Future rugby stars Lois and Reuben Bowley, members of the Fergus Highland Rugby Club, took part in a rugby clinic held at BMO Stadium in Toronto on May 5, put on by The Rugby Alliance and Rugby Canada.

GRCA promotes Healthy Hikes

CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and its partners are kicking off a brand new hiking campaign called Healthy Hikes.

Lacrosse Tykes win big

ELORA - The Centre Wellington Mohawks Tyke 2 team defeated Guelph 14-2 on May 15.

Tee up for EWCS golf tournament at Guelph Lakes

East Wellington Community Services is busy preparing for the 11th annual fundraising Golf Tournament that will take place on July 16 at the Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club.

Annual Golf For Kid’s Sake tees off June 8 at Ariss Valley

ARISS - The Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club will host the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Centre Wellington 17th annual Golf For Kid’s Sake tournament on June 8.

Senior Games in Minto June 13

MINTO - The fourth annual Seniors Games organized by the Minto Retirees Association, will be held on June 13.

Silver hoops

The Centre Wellington Celtics Major Bantam Girls recently won silver at the Ontario Basketball Championships in Ottawa.

Bodybuilder heads to provincials in June

FERGUS - Bodybuilding is not a hobby for Garrett Bohn, it is a lifestyle. At the age of 29, he has 11 years of training behind him and a strict routine to help him get pumped up to compete at the Ontario Physique Association (OPA) Provincial Championship this June.

Special Olympics take to the track May 22

GUELPH - Students with developmental disabilities from both the Wellington Catholic District School Board and Upper Grand District School Board are preparing for the track and field meet set to take to the track at St. James High School (57 Victoria Road North) on May 22.

Scott Cherrey thrives in ‘electric’ playoff atmosphere

TORONTO - When the puck dropped for game four of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first playoff series in nine years on May 8, Drayton native Scott Cherrey was right in the thick of things.

PRAC ponders request for BMX facility

MINTO - A staff report presented at a recent Parks and Recreation Advistory Committee meeting indicate some requests have been received from the community asking the town to consider a BMX track in Minto. Options will be reviewed and discussed at an upcoming meeting.
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BUZZ

Video to show solidarity on turbine issue
Fergus Lions host another successful home show
Bishop joins in St. Mary 150th celebration
Morriston bypass petition presented to MPP

COLUMNISTS

Barrie Hopkins
Bruce Whitestone
Stephen Thorning
Kelly Waterhouse

EDITORIAL

Dave Adsett: Too much sad, not enough glad?

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