ARTHUR – The looming summertime closure of the Arthur Senior Citizen Hall by Wellington North, following a council decision and the expiry of a 10-year lease, is forcing some local groups to search for new meeting places, or face an end to local activities and meetings.
Community News
Township considers ice time allocation policy for PMD arena
MAPLETON – The township’s Parks and Recreation Committee is looking at creating a policy regarding allocation of ice time at the PMD arena.
30th annual non-motorized Santa Claus Parade held in Holstein
HOLSTEIN – The 30th annual non-motorized Santa Claus Parade was held in Holstein on Dec. 9.
Students ‘buyout’ for game in support of MRI campaign
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School staff and students attended the boys’ hockey game to cheer on the local Varsity Reds on Nov. 30.
Reflections
It is often the premise for the humour of comics and sitcoms in laughing about the guests you’d rather not have come, or the guests that stay too long.
Mapleton baking club learns cake decorating
MAPLETON - The Mapleton 4-H baking club held its last meeting on Nov. 6. Club president Kinsey led the 4-H pledge and then the group hopped right into learning how to use piping bags and what tips are best for cake decorating designs.
Mount Forest Rams U11 Rep team goes undefeated
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Rams U11 Rep team was the undefeated gold medal champion at the Twin Centre Rep Classic Tournament Nov. 24 to 26 in St. Clements.
Norwell business leadership students relaunch school’s community dinner
PALMERSTON – Students from Norwell District Secondary School’s business leadership class held an “exciting and compelling” community dinner event on Nov. 28.
Palmerston Lions pack Christmas baskets
PALMERSTON – This year, the Palmerston Lions are packing 875 Christmas baskets that range in price from $35 to $50.
Motus O Dance Theatre receives ‘Artist of the Year’ award
MOUNT FOREST – MOTUS O Dance Theatre recently received an award at the Flato Markham Theatre.
North Wellington hospitals to receive cash from Surgical Recovery Fund
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospitals in Wellington County will receive a share of just under $70,000 from a $4.6 million allotment for area hospitals from the province’s Surgical Recovery Fund.
Lions host Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa – The Mount Forest Lions Club hosted a Breakfast with Santa event at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Dec. 9.
Blessings boosts Big Brothers/Big Sisters
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston recently donated $3,000 to Big Brothers/Big Sisters North Wellington (BBBSNW) in support of the organization’s mentoring programs.
Drayton Rotary Club set to host New Year’s Eve bash at Chop House
DRAYTON – The Drayton Rotary Club is inviting area residents to a New Year’s Eve bash at the Drayton Chop House, located at 41 Wellington St. N., Drayton.
Used hearing aids distributed in Rwanda by local company
MOUNT FOREST – Used or previously owned hearing aids can’t be sold or even given away in Ontario.