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Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 22

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Wellington Heights break activities promote mental health and wellness

Submitted May 17, 2023Community News

MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) students participated in a week of activities designed to promote positive mental health and wellness during the daily lunch break from May 1 to 5.  

Garden Festival, firefighters breakfast set for June 3 at Harriston-Minto arena

Submitted May 17, 2023Community News

HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society is gearing up for its 20th annual garden festival on June 3.

Mapleton bumps CIP budget by $10,000 to cover more projects

Patrick Raftis May 17, 2023Community News

MAPLETON – A $10,000 increase to the township’s 2023 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) budget has been approved by council.

Lovers of the Birds: Yellow Warbler

Susan Warren May 17, 2023Community News

I can’t say for sure if I have ever seen a yellow warbler. I know that because I have added question marks. 

Jimmy Keys show to support Kinsmen project

Submitted May 17, 2023Community News

HARRISTON – The Kinsmen Club of Harriston is hosting a performance by international entertainer Jimmy Keys to raise funds for a community project.

Reflections: Psalm 51:1–4 The New International Version

Rev. Calvin Brown May 17, 2023Community News

1 Have mercy on me, O God,

Blaze Wiradharma creates sports-themed mural in Harriston

Submitted May 17, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Community News, Sports

Sporting life – Artist Blaze Wiradharma was busy working on the latest public art display for the Town of Minto last week, a sports-themed mural on the Cox Sanitation building in Harriston.

Mapleton 4-H Heritage Club makes maple cookie bars and dipped candles at first meeting

Parker Flewwelling May 17, 2023Community News

MAPLETON – The Mapleton 4-H Heritage Club met for the first meeting. 

Student nutrition programs bring healthy food to hungry minds

Submitted May 17, 2023Community News

PALMERSTON – It was no surprise that on a dreary rainy day, the sun shone brightly just as the Blessings to You Centre volunteers presented a cheque for $10,000.

Mount Forest man charged with impaired driving causing death

Advertiser Staff May 15, 2023Community News, News, Police

WELLINGTON NORTH – A Mount Forest man is now charged with impaired driving causing death in a crash over three months ago that claimed the life of a Mount Forest woman.

Town tests compressed work week for public works, community service staff

Patrick Raftis May 12, 2023Community News, News

MINTO – Public works and community service staff here will be moving to a four-day work week for the summer months. Town council approved the pilot project at the May 9 meeting

Wellington North Fire implementing contingency measures during water tower work

Jordan Snobelen May 12, 2023Community News, News

KENILWORTH - With the Mount Forest water tower being emptied for rehabilitation work, including a new interior liner and exterior painting, Wellington North Fire Services has come up with contingency plans and revised protocols.

Water use restrictions effective May 17 in Mount Forest

Jordan Snobelen May 12, 2023Community News, News

MOUNT FOREST - Residents in the Wellington North community of Mount Forest will have to observe water usage restrictions between May 17, when the community's water tower is drained, and when the tower is functional again in August.

Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament funding recipients announced

Advertiser Staff May 12, 2023Community News, News, Sports

MINTO – Four local groups designated as recipients of the proceeds from the 2023 Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament were introduced at the May 9 town council meeting.

Grants approved for groups in Wellington North exceed budget

Jordan Snobelen May 10, 2023Community News

KENILWORTH – Letters have been sent out to 32 community groups and public organizations that are receiving money through Wellington North’s grants and donations program.

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Soap Box Derby returning to Elora

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Homemade cars will once again race through Elora’s downtown on July 1.  

Township enters community partnership program agreement with Mochrie and Voisin Real Estate Group

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Staff have finalized an advertising agreement with Mochrie and Voisin Real Estate Group Brokerage that will see new tennis court windscreens at the Tower Street Tennis Courts in Fergus.  

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Town of Erin hosts annual Touch-A-Truck event

Truck touching – The Town of Erin revved up the excitement for National Public Works Week by hosting their popular annual Touch-A-Truck event at the town office on the morning of May 27.

Horse Day Erin a success

Horse Day – The Horse Day Erin event held at the fairgrounds last Saturday was a galloping success.

See all Erin area articles.

Multiple fire departments respond to Tuesday morning barn blaze

EAST GARAFRAXA – Three fire services, including two from Wellington County, responded to a barn fire on the 12th Line here on Tuesday morning.

The Grand Valley Lions Polar Bear Dip raises $5,337 for Grand Valley Food Bank

Chilly dip – Fourty-eight people took a chilly dip to start off the new year. The Grand Valley…

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The Grove youth hubs, Homewood receive funding to evaluate services

GUELPH – The Grove Hubs and the Homewood Research Institute have received a $100,000 grant to evaluate the reach and delivery of services provided at youth hubs dotted across Guelph and Wellington County.

Mother and daughter write book to ‘offer hope through tragedy’

GUELPH – On Aug. 14, 2000, Ashley and Brenda Tindall’s lives changed forever. 

See all Guelph area articles.

Rockmosa Park project nears completion

ROCKWOOD – Freshly planted trees, a rock climbing structure and taped-off pavilion were noticed by some families and dog walkers enjoying Rockmosa Park last weekend. 

Guelph/Eramosa council appoints liaisons, passes tax rate and road closure bylaws

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council appointed liaisons and passed bylaws about tax rates and road closures on May 23. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Drayton Youth Centre launches new website, seeks volunteers

DRAYTON – The Drayton Youth Centre has gone through many changes in the last couple of years. 

Mapleton Historical society draws full house for presentation on local Black history

MOOREFIELD – About 100 people attended the annual general meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society on May 12 at the Moorefield Community Centre.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Exhibit celebrates ‘Small Town PRIDE’

ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has collaborated with Minto Pride to create “Our Small Town PRIDE: A Celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ Stories and History.”

Norwell student show set to open at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston

HARRISTON – In collaboration with the Minto Arts Council, Norwell District Secondary School’s senior art class is hosting the Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition. 

See all Minto area articles.

Public health takes action after food poisoning incident at International Women’s Day event

GUELPH – The local board of health heard the story of an International Women’s Day event that went wrong, and a collaboration between public health inspectors and the host that went right at a meeting on May 3.

Police beat: Arthur man faces numerous charges after traffic stop

ORANGEVILLE – An Arthur man is facing numerous charges after a traffic stop here last week.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch to launch free drop-in roller skating at Optimist Recreation Centre rink

PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch is launching a new drop-in roller skating program at the Optimist Recreation Centre Rink based on a recommendation from the township’s Youth Advisory Committee.  

Puslinch Township will hire its own senior planner

PUSLINCH – The township is receiving enough planning applications that it needs its own planner – and on May 24, council agreed.

See all Puslinch area articles.

The Grove youth hubs, Homewood receive funding to evaluate services

GUELPH – The Grove Hubs and the Homewood Research Institute have received a $100,000 grant to evaluate the reach and delivery of services provided at youth hubs dotted across Guelph and Wellington County.

Upper Grand District School Board recognizes Indigenous History Month

WELLINGTON COUNTY – June is National Indigenous Peoples Month. Students, teachers and staff at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) recognize the month as a time to learn about and celebrate the rich and brilliant histories, cultures and futures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Alzheimer’s walk in Mount Forest

Alzheimer’s walk – Mount Forest was among the area locations to host the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s on May 27.

Taste Real Spring Rural Romp highlights local county lifestyle

Experiencing agriculture – Visitors check out the barn at Mapleton’s Organic Dairy, one of the…

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How to grow a beard

It would be around this time of year the chicks were ready for pickup at Bonnie’s Hatchery in downtown Elmira. Driving past the other day we were reminded of a visit more than 40 years ago. 

Wide world of sports

With kids on the ice for spring hockey and parents enjoying a beverage in the viewing area, somebody cranked up the volume on one of numerous televisions. 

Misery loves company

When Warden Lennox catches up with the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus, we suspect he will find…

Columnists

Fist fights, mob justice, other crime common in 1860s Elora

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Number 92

By Kelly Waterhouse

I feel it is my civic duty to tell you that if you live in Wellington County and are not a card-carrying member of your local library, you’re missing out on some seriously good stuff.

Editor Acton Burrows influenced Wellington – and Canada

By Stephen Thorning

The name means nothing to the majority of people today, in Wellington County or elsewhere in Ontario. 

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