The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Centre Wellington
Provincial announcements at AMO a mixed bag says Warden Kelly Linton
TORONTO – Announcements from provincial government officials at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference represent a mixed bag of good news, bad news and uncertainty, says Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton.
Skatepark construction continues at Elora Community Centre
Skatepark construction - Work continues on Elora’s new skatepark, located on the south side of the Elora Community Centre grounds.
Ecclestone Financial Group volunteers at James McQueen Public School
FERGUS - Employee volunteer programs are a growing trend and one that serves all involved.
Highland Rugby’s U13 Boys finish season in second place at provincial championship
Fantastic season - Fergus Highland Rugby’s U13 Boys finished their season Aug. 17 to 18 at Fletchers Field in Markham, placing second in the provincial championship.
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club hosted a tournament
Tournament - To promote participation, Speers Electric in Elora sponsors a tournament at the Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club in which one bowler has to be a novice.
Lacrosse players sign pro contracts
ELORA - Former Elora Mohawks player Kurtis Woodland has signed a one-year contract with the New York Riptide of the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
Victoria Park Seniors Centre hosted annual Peach Social
A peach of a lunch - There was a long line-up of people eager to enjoy lunch at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre Peach Social on Aug. 17.
Larger team turnout at second McGinn Brothers ball hockey tourney
FERGUS - Over 300 children and youth participated in the McGinn Brothers Big Game ball hockey tourney on Aug. 16.
Centre Wellington approves space needs assessment consultant for future operations centre
ELORA – Centre Wellington has hired Stirling Rothesay Consulting Incorporated to work on a new Space Needs Assessment and Concept Design for the township’s future operations centre.