Local writers win for history tales
Winners of the Wellington County Historical Society’s writing contest were announced at the society’s annual general meeting on June 2.
This year’s topic was “Ghosts, Mysteries, and Tall Tales of Wellington County.” Writer’s don’t have to live in Wellington, but the events recounted must have happened within county boundaries.
Placing first in the adult category was Beverly Henderson of RR2, Belwood. Caroline Sealey of the Alma area placed second, and Pat Salter of RR1, Arthur was third.
In the Junior division top honors were captured by brothers Jonah and Joshua Doupe of Belwood. Jonah garnered first prize for his story The Mysterious Girl. Joshua placed second for his tale The Castle.
Also at the meeting, held at the Wellington Couunty Museum and Archives, the society released the latest installment of it’s annual journal, Wellington County History, Volume 26. The journal contains stories on local history submitted by society members and non-members alike. For more information contact Helen Aitken at aitken.helen@gmail.com.
