FERGUS – Volunteer Theresa Evan helps to plant trees at the Fergus Dog Park on May 12.
Clifford Carnival Celebration
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary Celebration Square was officially opened during the annual Clifford Carnival Celebration on June 10.
Mount Forest Lions donate to curling club
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club President George Laurencic, right, presented the Mount Forest Curling Club with a donation of $5,000 towards its capital project.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch of Arthur donates to Louise Marshall Hospital
WELLINGTON NORTH – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 226 of Arthur presented Louise Marshall Hospital with $1,500 on May 17, as part of the Legion’s commitment to supporting the community.
Robert Munsch among storytellers at this year’s Tea ‘n Tales series
GUELPH - The Guelph Enabling Garden and the Guelph Guild of Storytellers are delighted to announce that Tea ‘n’ Tales is back for its 15th season, and it’s bigger and better than ever.
Open Mind: Follow your fire
I grew up on a small family farm, where our main enterprise was suckler farming.
Lovers of the Birds: Common nighthawk
Before I could decide my topic for the June 2023 column my answer came. Our neighbour, Beverly, texted me having seen a common nighthawk. These birds are members of the Nightjar family. Her family had been enjoying a lovely evening sitting outside.
Centre Wellington hosts Ontario Shuffleboard Association Tournament
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club held a successful Ontario Shuffleboard Association Tournament with people attending from all over Ontario.
Tree walkers explore Elora
Three times a year the NeighbourWoods group sponsors a walk in Centre Wellington as a chance to get out, enjoy the fresh air, and learn more about the trees and fauna in the area.
Upcoming auditions for two shows with Elmira Theatre Company
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company is looking for actors to audition for two upcoming productions: Ed’s Garage and Pearl Gidley.
Research award recipient will tackle livestock disease
ELORA – University of Guelph researcher Emma Borkowski, who is focusing on a pathogens in ruminant livestock is the winner of this year’s Early Career Research Award.
Special Recognition for Erin Agricultural Society volunteer Eileen Brown
Volunteer recognition – Eileen Brown, a long-time volunteer of more than 42 years with the Erin Agricultural Society, was acknowledged for her dedication at the Erin Fairgrounds on June 11.
Reflections: Disagreeing well
At a recent All Party Parliamentary Interfaith Caucus meeting, I was intrigued to hear MPs recognize the importance of disagreements. In fact, they emphasized that within a healthy democracy disagreement is necessary.
Wellington Creates meeting June 15
GUELPH – Wellington Creates, a network of creatives and economic leaders interested in bringing film, music and television productions to Wellington County, is meeting at the Wellington County Library Hillsburgh Branch (9 Station Street) on June 15 from 6 to 8:30pm.