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Friday, August 23, 2019 | Vol 52 Issue 34

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Sports

Arthur Twisters 14U Novice Rep team win Cobourg Fastball Tournament

Submitted June 20, 2019Sports

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Elora Gorge Karate Dojo competed at IMGKA Canadian Karate Championships

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Arthur Novice Twisters earn six wins at Brampton softball tournament

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CW Shuffleboard Club members inducted into Ontario Shuffleboard Association Hall of Fame

Aryn Strickland June 20, 2019Sports

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Aidan Kelly presented with 2018 Archie MacDonald referee of the year award

Kelly Waterhouse June 20, 2019Sports

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Emmanuel Christian High School’s girls soccer team OFSAA quarter finalists

Submitted June 20, 2019Sports

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Elora’s Brock McKenzie competed in steeplechase at OFSAA

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Centre Wellington DHS lacrosse team 7th in Ontario

Advertiser Staff June 13, 2019Sports

OWEN SOUND – The Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) boys’ field lacrosse team…

Maryborough Public School teacher leads students through Taekwondo tests

Submitted June 13, 2019Sports

Taekwondo tests – Maryborough Public School teacher Andrew Rogers has run a Taekwondo club…

24th annual Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament raises more than $21,000 for local youth

Kelly Waterhouse June 11, 2019Sports

GUELPH – On May 14, community members teed off to raise more than $21,000 to help local…

After For 35 years, bonspiel in memory of Bill Taylor has raised approximately $30,000 for the Lung Association

Bill Longshaw June 11, 2019Sports

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Guelph Martial Arts team earn nine Canadian titles

Submitted June 10, 2019Sports

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Lacrosse fans urged to respect ‘Silent Week’

Advertiser Staff June 6, 2019News, Sports

ELORA – Silent Week is being held by amateur lacrosse teams in an attempt to promote respect for…

First lacrosse team makes it to OFSAA

Phil Gravelle June 6, 2019News, Sports

FERGUS – The first-ever lacrosse team from Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) won the…

Former Elora Mohawks Jr. B player wins National Lacrosse League title

Advertiser Staff June 6, 2019Sports

ELORA – The Elora Mohawks Jr. B lacrosse team has sent congratulations to former team member…

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Provincial announcements at AMO a mixed bag says Warden Kelly Linton

TORONTO – Announcements from provincial government officials at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference represent a mixed bag of good news, bad news and uncertainty, says Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton.

Skatepark construction continues at Elora Community Centre

Skatepark construction - Work continues on Elora’s new skatepark, located on the south side of the Elora Community Centre grounds.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Beal appearing again in superior court Aug. 22

GUELPH – After a judicial pre-trial hearing in June, Justin Nicholas Johnathon Beal, will appear again in a Guelph courthouse Aug. 22.

Spirit of the Hills Family Fun Day brought out some colourful characters

Clowning around - The Spirit of the Hills Family Fun Day, organized by the Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing committee was held on Aug. 17.

See all Erin area articles.

Grand Valley Firefighters associations make donation to splash pad

Splash pad donation - The Grand Valley & District Volunteer Firefighters Association and the Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary recently donated $7333 to the Grand Valley Splash Pad.  

Celebrating Canada Day across the region

Aberfoyle The Puslinch Optimists invite the community to celebrate Canada Day at the Puslinch…

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Tour de Guelph 2019 exceeds $125,000 fundraising goal

GUELPH – More than 750 riders, plus hundreds of volunteers and sponsors, came out on June 23…

GYMC String Orchestras welcomes new conductor

GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) has a new Youth String Orchestras (Junior and…

See all Guelph area articles.

Beal appearing again in superior court Aug. 22

GUELPH – After a judicial pre-trial hearing in June, Justin Nicholas Johnathon Beal, will appear again in a Guelph courthouse Aug. 22.

Undefeated Rockwood FC U15 Boys head to Ontario semi-finals

Off to Ontario semi-finals - After finishing undefeated in the tournament round earlier this summer, Rockwood FC U15 Boys have made it into the top four teams in their age level for Ontario Cup play.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Council approves municipal drain repair, expansion project totaling $675,000

MAPLETON - Council approved the repair and expansion of a municipal drain south of Moorefield stretching from Concession Road 6 to 8 along Wellington Road 10  during a council meeting on Aug. 13.

Council approves $675,000 municipal drain expansion

MAPLETON - Council approved the repair and expansion of a municipal drain south of Moorefield stretching from Concession Road 6 to 8 along Wellington Road 10 during a council meeting on Aug. 13.

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Wellington historical society makes visit to Harriston

HARRISTON - The Wellington County Historical Society executive traveled to Harriston for its Aug. 15 meeting.

Auditor declares town’s books in good financial order

MINTO – An annual independent audit has found the Town of Minto’s books to be in good financial order.

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REVIEW: Theatre Orangeville’s Where You Are funny, heartfelt

ORANGEVILLE – Hold on to what’s important, learn to appreciate life’s small pleasures and…

House tour supports Headwaters Health Care

ORANGEVILLE – The 2019 Headwaters House Tour will give participants a chance to see…

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Moyle brought in as interim clerk/CAO

PUSLINCH - Roughly a month after appointing a new acting clerk, the township again has a new interim clerk.

Arnott stresses economic benefits of Highway 6 bypass in Morriston

PUSLINCH - Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott continues his efforts to keep the Morriston bypass project at the forefront of the province’s initiatives.

See all Puslinch area articles.

County positioned for transition of recycling duties

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government’s announcement of a transition to full producer responsibility for product and packaging recycling is a step in the right direction, says the chair of Wellington County’s solid waste services committee.

Local Habitat receives piece of $32.4M national commitment to build affordable homes

GUELPH – Residents of Guelph and Wellington and Dufferin counties are getting closer to building affordable communities through the Habitat for Humanity homeownership model, thanks to the National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF).

See all Wellington County area articles.

Arthur 2nd Look donations support local groups and schools

Arthur 2nd Look - July donations supported local organizations and schools.

Mount Forest Maverick Bantam Girls undefeated in playoffs

Number 1 - The Mount Forest Maverick Bantam Girls were undefeated in their playoffs during the week of Aug. 6 to 9. 

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Grease on the slippery slope

In one of the more curious bits of news to cross this desk lately, Elections Canada is warning charitable groups to steer clear of anything resembling partisan politics.

Now people know

Ignorance should never be an excuse, but for those with limited interaction with persons with  disabilities, lots of us miss the obvious.

I approved this message

It seemed sincere when a candidate had to approve a message delivered to the public. One could argue there was an element of accountability.

Columnists

Elora residents staged village’s Old Home Week in 1920

By Stephen Thorning

A few weeks ago, Marjorie Durnford and Elsie Dickieson dropped by with a most interesting photograph.

Dance

By Kelly Waterhouse

I have never been so grateful for back and muscle pain relievers as I was this weekend. No regrets. I can honestly say I enjoyed Riverfest Elora to the fullest of my personal capacity, if also to the detriment of my knee caps.

Plowing on

By Patrick Raftis

As more and more of our entertainment and social activity moves online and indoors, it’s great to see long-time rural traditions such as local fairs and plowing matches remain popular.

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