Jessica Lovell

ROCKWOOD – Canada Day has come and gone, but there will be fireworks in Rockwood on Aug. 1 when the community hosts its annual Party in the Park event at Rockmosa Park.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – This August, two farming teams will be competing for the privilege of representing Ontario at a national event honouring outstanding young farmers, and the winner will be chosen right here in Wellington County.

ENNOTVILLE – Woodworker Steven Culumovic is not exactly sure how long the stone house at the Highway 6 intersection in Ennotville went unoccupied before he bought the property, but his estimate is 20 years. Now Culumovic is working to breathe new life into the historic building.

KENILWORTH – Council for the Township of Wellington North unanimously supported a motion to expedite the tendering process for demolition of Mount Forest’s outdoor swimming pool, despite a vocal contingent of community members who attended the July 22 council meeting to speak out in favour of saving

ENNOTVILLE – Woodworker Steven Culumovic is not exactly sure how long the stone house at the Highway 6 intersection in Ennotville went unoccupied before he bought the property, but his estimate is 20 years.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – If there are people in the county making extraordinary efforts to promote mental health and prevent suicide, Cecilia Marie Roberts wants to hear about them.

GUELPH – Project bids far in excess of what was budgeted have caused Wellington County council to defer planned upgrades to its waste transfer stations in Rothsay and Elora.

ARTHUR – The Arthur Seniors Club is staying put at the Senior Citizen Hall thanks to the Arthur Optimist Club.

FERGUS – Barbara Henneberry has now been in the field of early childhood education for 38 years, and this year she received a special honour for her work: a Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

GUELPH – People experiencing homelessness who have been living in a hotel in the north end of Guelph will be moving to a former retirement home closer to downtown, following a decision by county council.

Wellington County – A government initiative aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing may not be enough incentive for developers, with the local home builders’ association saying costs to build the homes exceeds the affordable prices set by the province.

GUELPH – The County of Wellington’s very first chief administrative officer, the late James (Jim) C. Andrews, was honoured for his years of service with a portrait unveiled during the June 27 county council meeting.

KENILWORTH – On June 24, Wellington North councillors unanimously voted to defeat a motion that would have had the township sign its trademark of the Butter Tart Trail brand over to Wellington County.

ERIN – Erin’s John Ferguson has no intention of watching The Amazing Race Canada when its milestone 10th season premieres on July 2. He doesn’t need to; he already knows how it turns out.