HANOVER – After seven shows, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music closed with sell-out audiences over its final weekend despite the weather, construction and washroom problems.
Community News
Mount Forest Legion pledges $2,500 towards new pool
MOUNT FOREST – The Fred Campbell VC Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 has pledged to donate $2,500 over the next five years toward a new outdoor pool for Mount Forest.
Drain to be realigned for roundabout at Wellington Roads 8, 9
MAPLETON – “This has been a long time coming,” said public works director Jamie Morgan about the Faulkner drain improvement and realignment, noting there have been conversations about the project for more than 10 years.
Reflections
As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. (Zech. 9:11)
Ken Thompson becomes a lifetime member
Wellington North – Mount Forest Legion past president Ken Thompson, left, is officially a lifetime member. The honour was presented recently by current Mount Forest Branch 134 president George Gerrard, right.
Chalmers Fuels pledged $100,000 to Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Chalmers Fuels has added to its $25,000 donation from last Christmas with a pledge for $100,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.
Holiday light contest winners
MOUNT FOREST – Three winners have been chosen for the “Turn On Your Lights” holiday decorating competition.
Dozens of cows perish in Sunday morning barn fire near Drayton
MAPLETON – Firefighters were called to the blaze, near the intersection of 14th Line and Sideroad 17 in Mapleton Township, just before 9am on Dec. 29. No one was injured but about 40 cows died in the fire.
Residents raise concerns about proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale
MINTO – A draft plan for a proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale was presented to council during a Dec. 17 public meeting.
Senior Citizen Hall to be renamed Arthur Optimist Town Hall
KENILWORTH – The Senior Citizen Hall in Arthur officially has a new name. On Dec. 16, Wellington North council approved a request from the Arthur Optimist Club to rename the facility the “Arthur Optimist Town Hall,” reflecting a 15-year lease agreement that names the club as manager of the building.
Township signs agreement for trail use, maintenance with snowmobile club
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local snowmobile club to allow the club to use a piece of township-owned land for a snowmobile trail.
Township returns splash pad surplus funds to Arthur Optimist Club
KENILWORTH – The Arthur Optimist Club is getting nearly $12,000 back from Wellington North Township – funds that were left over after a new splash pad was built on Domville Street in Arthur.
Occupational therapist offers tips for maximizing winter safety
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While winter can be a magical time of year for most, many seasonal hazards such as ice and cold temperatures and social factors like loneliness can present obstacles.
Town of Minto named finalists in EDCO Awards of Excellence
MINTO – Two Town of Minto projects have been recognized as finalists in the annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Awards of Excellence program – marking Minto’s third year as a finalist.
Wellington North council approves budget, 3.27% tax rate increase
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has passed its 2025 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.27 per cent.