For those of us who follow politics closely, the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump seemed to be a matter of time. If not Trump, it would have been someone else.
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Ducky
Well-meaning friends and colleagues have told me throughout my life that I need to stop worrying and learn to let things go, like water rolling off a duck’s back. Let the opinions and actions of others roll right off my back.
Team Addy Family Fun Day raises funds for cancer research
FERGUS – Fun and games, music, a basketball tournament and more were part of the Team Addy Family Fun Day at Centre Wellington District High School on July 13.
Minto celebrates 25th anniversary of amalgamation
CLIFFORD – Clifford pulled out all the stops on July 13 for the Clifford Carnival Celebration, which recognized 25 years of amalgamation.
Farmers support Senate soil report recommendations
ONTARIO – The Senate of Canada has made a series of recommendations around the future of Canada’s soils and their strategic importance to our country.
Police beat; Brampton men charged in thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four Brampton men have been charged in connection with the theft of over $3,000 worth of products from two local stores.
Nominations open for Excellence in Agriculture Awards
TORONTO – The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards. The awards recognize outstanding efforts driving the agriculture and food industry forward.
Ribbon cutting at Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops
PALMERSTON – Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops celebrated its opening on July 12 in Palmerston.
No planet B
FERGUS – All students in Grades 4 through 8 at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Fergus worked diligently this spring, right to the last day of school, on a variety of cross-curricular projects in French and fine arts that focused on helping the planet.
Donna Charters Memorial Bursary recipient
MINTO – Matthew Payne is the recipient of the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society’s Donna Charters Memorial Bursary.
Mount Forest Lions supporting Family Health Team
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club president Crystal Steffler presented the Family Health Team of Mount Forest with donations of $1,000 towards its community garden and $2,000 towards its mental health initiatives.
Bingo for Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club made a donation of $10,000 to the Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation on June 27, thanks to proceeds from their weekly Wednesday night Bingo.
Celebrating 35 years of Royal Terrace Long Term and Residential Care
PALMERSTON – Royal Terrace Long Term and Residential Care in Palmerston celebrated 35 years on June 26.
Celebrating the opening of Tito’s Pizza
PALMERSTON – Tito’s Pizza celebrated its opening in Arthur on July 12.