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Lovers of the Birds: Spotted sandpiper (teeter-tail)
Studying sandpipers was an interesting experience for me such as: the Spotted Sandpiper is the only sandpiper nesting throughout Ontario; the majority of sandpipers only migrate through our area but nest in the far north; and it is the only sandpiper that nests in the U.S.
Rene Brunott celebrates 100th birthday
FERGUS — On July 14, Caressant Care Fergus residents gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of Rene Brunott.
‘It took a village’ to prepare two homes for displaced Ukrainians
PALMERSTON – Ukrainians displaced by the war have a soft place to land here, thanks to support from St. James United Church and Palmerston Evangelical Missionary Church (PEMC).
Crawford Lake documents dawn of potential new epoch
MILTON – An international panel of geologists said Crawford Lake contains the best evidence on Earth to support the theory that a new geological chapter in the history of the world, the Anthropocene, is upon us.
100 Women Who Care raise over $200,000 in five years
WELLINGTON NORTH – The North Wellington chapter of 100 Women Who Care held its 20th meeting and celebrated raising over $200,000 for local causes in just five years.
Annual Summerfest a big hit at McMillan Park
ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin hosted the annual Summer Fest at McMillan park on July 15.
Erin Tennis Club holds final ‘try tennis program’ until fall
ERIN — On June 30, the Erin Tennis Club held its last junior youth tennis club event for the summer, which included a “last-day barbecue”.
Blessings to You donates to School Sunshine Fund
HARRISTON – Carly Ogryzlo of The Owl’s Nest, a holistic alternative school located at the ReRoot Farm at RR 4, Harriston, was recently presented with a cheque for $3,000 from the Blessings to You Centre for the School Sunshine Fund.
UGDSB hires Alicia Ralph as human rights, equity advisor
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has hired Alicia Ralph as a human rights and equity advisor.
Two Pines Herbals wins PitchIt! Minto competition
MINTO - The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have wrapped up the 11th Annual PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition. The winner of the 2023 competition is Two Pines Herbals, owned and operated by Lior Sabach-Stewart.
Annual Golf Classic at Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club
ARISS – The McFadden’s Movement Celebrity Charity Golf Classic, presented by SkyJack, raised $25,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Life is a Dream for Neil Aitchison as he joins cast of Sh-Boom
DRAYTON – Neil Aitchison’s familiar, booming voice is returning to the Drayton Festival Theatre this summer.
Two Wheel Motorsport celebrates 35 years
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two Wheel Motorsport managing partner Ron Ashley, dealer principal Jens Christensen, Kawasaki Canada district sales manager Jeff Comello and Two Wheel Motorsport service manager partner Steven Allen came together at an open house on July 15 hosted by Two Wheel Motorsport.
Neighbourwoods holds mulching event
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Dedicated volunteers came out on July 11 to help mulch trees in the community.