September 21st is World Alzheimer Awareness Day.
News
Comfort in familiarity
The last time we heard a similar battle cry, Wellington North unveiled a new slogan at entrance ways into Mount Forest.
Political leaders attend Arthur Caressant Care’s community day
ARTHUR – Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home in Arthur held a community engagement day on Sept. 13, with MP John Nater and Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox in attendance.
Guelph Rotary Club facilitates Reconciliation Walk at Riverside Park
GUELPH – Indigenous voices call upon all Canadians to educate ourselves and our peers as to the truth about Canada’s residential school legacy and its resulting harm.
Lovers of the Birds
I would like to share with you a fascinating book entitled Where the Falcon Flies by Adam Schoalts. If it interests you, you may find this book through the Wellington County Library.
Man arrested after cameras found in students’ home
GUELPH – A Guelph man was arrested last Saturday after four female students reported finding hidden cameras in the bathrooms of their rental house.
OMAFRA reports four county horses positive for strangles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four local strangles cases have been reported to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) this month.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair brings crowds to community
HARRISTON – The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, from Sept. 13 to 15, included bouncy houses, horse shows, a parade and much more.
Palmerston Terry Fox Run raises at least $7,700
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Terry Fox Run took place on Sept. 15, raising at least $7,700.
U of G hosts beef field day
GUELPH – The University of Guelph is hosting a field day Oct. 2 at the Ontario Beef Research Centre in Elora. The event will begin at 5pm and end around 7pm with a free pizza dinner.
Two local athletes competing in Driving World Championship
NORMANDY – Two Wellington County women are part of a team of athletes taking part in the FEI Driving World Championship for single horses this week in France.
Neil Young tribute show at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS - Neil Young wasn’t really there, but those who attended After the Gold Rush at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 13 had a realistic exprience.
Local author Sandra Lovell shares the rich history of Ennotville in new release
ENNOTVILLE – Pride is what fueled Sandra Lovell’s newly released novelette and it’s also what kept this small community together throughout the decades.
Police beat: ‘Offensive graffiti’
ERIN – Police are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for graffiti found at a local business.
Reflections
Getting ahead. Getting started. Getting it done. Getting better. Getting what you want. Getting your point across. Getting the last word. We are always getting after something.