The Wellington Advertiser News Feed http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/ The number of people jockeying for council positions in northern Wellington keeps growing. Town Minto In Minto, there’s the potential of nearly a new slate of council, with all but one of the positions currently being challenged. Running for... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6642 It was another year of rain but it failed to dampen the spirits of Fergus ­Truck Show board of directors president Keith Drinkwater. He said in an interview on Monday there were lots of positive signs, even though rain early Friday and on Saturd... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6643 County coun­cillors set one of those just-in-case council meetings for Aug. 12 so everyone could be avail­able if a meeting during the summer became necessary. And now, Warden Joanne Ross-Zuj said in an interview on July 24, council will mee... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6644 The recent federal flap about mak­ing a long form of the census voluntary could have a nega­tive effect on municipal offi­cials and how they do their work. A number of municipal orga­nizations are pressuring federal Industry Minister... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6645 Area councils are seeing some changes to procedure because of the summer. For example, a recent report by Treasurer Gord Duff noted that due to the reduced schedule of council meetings during the summer, it will be necessary to pay accounts before t... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6646 The Grand River Raceway will be the host again this year for Food Day, a grow­ing national celebration in­spir­ed by village resident Anita Stew­art. The Grand River Agri­cul­tural Society has teamed up with the Ontario Cattl... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6647 Fire Chief Chris Harrow recently provided an update to council regarding the radio system for the Minto Fire Department. The installation was to be completed shortly.   Harrow also noted that Well­ington County is considering improvements ... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6648 It is the end of an era for two Minto firefighters. Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow told council recently that Dennis Kaufman and Fred Smith, two long time members of the Minto fire department had recently retired. He noted that both provided valuabl... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6649 The phrase "burnin' rubber" is 32,000 tires closer to extinction following a recent weekend recycling blitz organized by Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) and the On­tario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA).   The tires, which ... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6652 Councillors here have no objection to an easement application from the Palmerston Christian Reform­ed Church - under certain conditions. Council passed a motion to that effect at its July 7 meeting. The property is at 500 ­White’s Roa... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6654 On Aug. 15, a celebration of the 149th anniversary of the founding of Ellis Chapel takes place in the chapel.  The doors of the chapel opened in 1861.   The service begins at 2:30pm with a congregational hymn sing, followed by worship led... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6656 DeBoer’s Farm Equipment here held a triple header on Monday with Ku­bota. That international company was at the DeBoer’s County Road 7 dealership with its Kubota Tour, which included of a travelling truck show along with a Kubota Exc... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6657 Only a few days prior to Centre Wellington Town­ship passing its sign bylaw, the roads department swooped down on over 400 illegal signs and hauled them away.   That was one of the con­cerns of the township Chamber of Commerce when pre... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6658 The Township of Centre Wellington received $578,380 on Tuesday for hosting OLG slots at Grand River Raceway in Elora.  The payment was for the municipality’s first-quarter share of slots revenue, which runs from April to June. To date, C... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6659 Bylaw enforcement officer Clive Ascher has re­signed. Town Manager Lisa Hass last week made the announcement of his resignation, which was effective June 30. She said the town will look into hiring a replacement for two days a week instead of t... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6660 Fire Chief Chris Harrow advised that due to new regulations being implemented regarding propane safety, inspections of all pro­pane facilities conducted by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority will have implications for fire departments. ... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6661 The company says “Nothing runs like a Deere,” but it could have added there are “few fans like Deere fans.” The Upper Canada Two Cyl­inder Club held its 18th an­nual show in Drayton over the weekend and organizers ex&... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6662 Two new candidates have put their name forward for this fall’s municipal election, and one has changed his mind about running for mayor. Current Mapleton councillor Mike Downey had filed earlier this year to run for mayor, but he re-filed rece... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6663 It isn’t often that rural is­sues get attention in the urban media. Big cities have their own issues, and many urbanites cannot relate to the challenges faced by the rural population. But lately I have noticed a number of opinion pieces in... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6665 Big Brothers Big Sisters here is looking for volunteers.  BBBSG provides service to boys and girls between ages 5 and 16, to their families, and to volunteers, through compre­hen­sive, preventive programs, training, and support.  I... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6666 Starting Aug. 1, people can help support the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SB&H) by making a donation at any one of the more than 600 LCBO stores in Ontario.   Donation boxes will be displayed at all checkout coun&... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6668 Coun­cillors here have rejected a zone change application to permit several apart­ments in Alma. Peter and Kary Thiessen had applied for a zoning amend­ment for 13 Elora Street North in Alma to allow a sec­ond apartment in their exis... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=6677