Thanksgiving again. A fine tradition that has me ordering desserts because I don’t bake pies and I’m okay with that.
News
Policy for supporting students with prevalent medical conditions released for public consultation
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is updating its policy for students with medical conditions including asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and epilepsy.
The Awakening takes over Elora Green Space
ELORA – The Awakening event brought hundreds to the Elora Green Space on Oct. 3, officially kicking off Sensational Elora’s Monster Month.
New season of ministry at Whites Road Pentecostal Church
HARRISTON – A new season of ministry at Whites Road Pentecostal Church (WRPC) outside of Harriston is beginning. “I am happy to introduce two very special people who are stepping into leadership roles at WRPC,” said Pastor Brad Sumner.
Hazardous waste depot in Rothsay for October
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Brucedale roads garage to the Rothsay waste facility, and will be there for the month of October.
Connections Fibre Artists Exhibition on at Minto Arts Gallery
MINTO – A new exhibit has begun at the Minto Arts Gallery for October. Having its opening night on Oct. 2, the Connections Fibre Artists Exhibition will run until Oct. 25 at the gallery, located on the third floor of the Harriston library.
First Hillsburgh Gravity Grand Prix a hit among community
HILLSBURGH – A group of local parents partnered with the Hillsburgh Community Committee to organize the inaugural Hillsburgh Gravity Grand Prix on Oct. 4.
Teen spit on police officer
GUELPH – A teenaged girl was arrested last week for spitting on a police officer during a disturbance.
Council approve year’s first structural grant application
MINTO – The year’s first structural grant application has been approved by council for a total of $925.
Reflections: Defending God
It has been disheartening to witness religious rhetoric become increasingly intertwined with political rhetoric. Defending a political party is interchanged with defending God. Freedom of speech is equated to freedom of religion.
School board trustee granted leave of absence
GUELPH – A leave of absence for up to six weeks has been approved for Upper Grand District School Board trustee Robin Ross, to give her time to recover from illness.
Belwood and District Lions Club collect “tolls” at the Belwood Bridge
BELWOOD – The Belwood and District Lions Club collected “tolls” at the Belwood Bridge (Wellington Road 26) on Sept. 20 to benefit Diabetes Canada.
Town of Minto celebrating Culture Days
MINTO – The Town of Minto is celebrating Culture Days once again with a wide variety of free local events, such as Apples and Astronomy, held at the rural home of Dave and Jean Anderson.
Elora Community Theatre holds auditions for Three Musketeers
ELORA – The Elora Communty Theatre (ECT) is looking for people to audition for its production of The Three Musketeers. Directed by Catherine Johnston, this witty and action-packed swashbuckler follows the young D’Artagnan and his band of Musketeers as they fight to protect the ones they love from