The Wellington Advertiser News Feed http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/ The com­mu­nity hall here might not be big enough to hold all the citi­zens concerned about a pro­posed wind farm that is plan­ned for the area. Citizens have started a peti­tion against the proposal and one of them, James Vi... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5510 Despite months of discussion, it seems the town and the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) still do not have an agreement in place for a new wastewater system at Erin District High School. The two sides can not agree on the financial details ... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5511 Residents of Minto, Mapleton and surrounding areas will be receiving improved access to family health care with the addition of a physician assistant to its Family Health Team. On Feb. 26 Perth-Wellington MPP John Wilkinson announced provincial fund... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5512 County council will revisit a policy recom­men­ded by its administration, fin­ance and personnel committee because only a few councillors had an opportunity to see what it says. The policy stems from work­­ers at the Hillsburgh t... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5513 Guelph-Eramosa council was paid a tot­al of $89,693 in remuneration and expenses for 2009, up almost 13% over the 2008 figure of $79,566. Mayor Chris White was paid a total of $39,832 - up 31% - including $14,913 in sal­ary, $17,645 in addit... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5515 The Volunteer Centre of Guelph-Wellington is taking nominations for the 5th an­nual Wellington County Vol­unteer Appreciation awards. The deadline for submis­sions is March 31.   Christine Oldfield came to county council on Feb. 25... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5516 Wellington County council held a public meet­ing here prior to coun­cil Feb. 25 to hear the progress the offi­cial plan. Planner Mark Paoli explain­ed there are a number of issues that council will have to con­sider when it does ... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5518 The Dalton McGuinty Liberals are trying to silence government watchdogs who dare to point out the govern­ment’s failures, charges Well­ington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott.   Despite its decision to reappoint Information and Privac... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5519 In the latest chapter of an ongoing legal battle involving two senior county officials, Guelph blogger Bill Manderson says he has been served with a contempt of court motion. The 74-year-old retired en­gi­neer says he plans to attend Superio... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5528 The Centre Well­ington committee of Ducks Unlimited Canada will hold its 24th annual auction and banquet on March27 at the sportsplex here.   There will be a no-host cock­tail hour starting at 6pm and there will be a roast beef and sch... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5529 There are many new insights that make a vege­table garden more productive and easier to manage.   During a full-day workshop (9am to 4pm) on March 27, participants will explore how digging, composting, and mul­ch­ing practices cont... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5530 A report outlining options for the future of Drimmie Dam in Elora is available for public com­ment.   The environmental study on the rehabilitation of Drimmie Dam was done as part of an environmental assessment of the deteriorating dam in ... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5531 At the annual Ontario Good Roads Asso­ciation (OGRA) conference last week, Guelph-Eramosa Mayor Chris White, was elec­ted 2010 chairman of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA).   “I am pleased to serve as 2010 Roma chai... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5532 At the annual Ontario Good Roads Asso­ciation conference, Wellington County Operations Manager, Paul Johnson, was elected the 2010 president. Johnson has been a member of the OGRA board of directors since 2003. In addition to his work with assoc... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5533 While Mount Forest Fire Chief Ron MacEachern is looking for council’s commitment to a new tanker truck, Wellington North councillor Dan Yake believes council needs more information before it buys in.   At council on March 1, Yake cited M... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5534 Councillor Ross Chaulk believes all council pay and expenses should be reported to the press yearly, as well as being posted on the township website. At a point where many of Wellington County’s municipalities have already posted council pay, ... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5535 It is only March, and already there are seven people who have filed nomination papers for the 2010 municipal elections.   The most recent nomination form was filed by Walter . Trachsel, of Mount Forest, for the Ward 3 Wellington County Council... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5536 Town council has approved a tender for various road and water system work in Hillsburgh. Twenty-two contractors were notified of the project in January, with seven picking up tender documents and three sub­mitting bids. The lowest was from Drex... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5537 Cats Anonymous of Orton is one of two animal shelter organizations seeking area votes for an internet contest that could provide thousands of dollars.   The Upper Credit Humane Society is also involved in the contest. Volunteer Judith-Anne Kol... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5539 In an article on Jan. 22, councillor Bob Foster was cited as complaining that develop­ment charges approved in Centre Wellington would mean someone buying a 100,000 square foot building would pay $12,000.   Those numbers were re­versed... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5540 Manager of Public Works Gary William­son recently reported to the water and sewer committee that a pre-construction meeting was held and contractor, Baseline Constructors Inc. planned to start work on the Cork Street sewage pumping station in Feb... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5543 Despite a petition launched last year in opposition to the proposed Arthur works yard, it seemed few citizens were interested enough to attend a public information meeting on Feb. 25. Of roughly two dozen people at the meeting, the majority were tow... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5545 Well­ing­ton North councillors were recently brought up to date on wireless communications work at the Kenilworth municipal office.   The water and sewer committee minutes noted with the tower installed at the office, the township is m... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5546 In a roundabout way, county council has supported Mapleton Township’s bid to ask the province to place a moratorium on all current wind energy project proposals. Mapleton council sent that resolution to other Ontario municipalities with the pr... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5547 Groves Memorial Community Hospital is restricting visitors to the hospital’s medical floor. The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit imposed a visitor restriction to stop a gastrointestinal outbreak that affected patients on the secon... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5548 Well­ing­ton North council will set up a meeting to consider a septage handling request from a local business.   Recent water and sewer committee minutes note public works manager Gary William­son informed committee  mem­&... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5549 The members of Centre Wellington Rotary Club have made two donations of $1,000 each to aid the people of Haiti.   One donation went to Rotary’s Shelter Box program that supplies food, water, housing, and medical supplies for a family of ... http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=detail&itmno=5553