Turning the page
Highland Shores CAS seeks to put past behind it, as it works to fill a dire need for more foster families in the County Sherrilee Slatter was sentenced to three years in prison last week in a courtroom in Belleville. The former foster parent was convicted of sexually abusing children in her care. Her ex-husband, Richard Fildey, […]
Mush
A boy and his sled dogs Dogs have a mind of their own. Anyone who has ever tried training them knows this. There’s a great deal of teamwork involved between human and animal to get a dog to focus and to cooperate. Multiply that challenge by six and you have the task Wellington’s Brady McConkey […]
Blocked in
Wellington parking issues bog down council Adeal to restrict parking in Wellington, that a week earlier appeared settled, unravelled in spectacular fashion at a council meeting at Shire Hall last Tuesday night. Not the whole deal— council did manage to salvage parts of a bylaw that would restrict parking on certain parts of streets in Bloomfield […]
Builder
The County loses an able defender I have a love of South Marysburgh that has gotten deeper and richer over the past 40 years.” Duncan Fischer made the comment in the context of a run for a seat on County council. He had a long and deeply profound connection to his community that propelled him […]
Market fermentation
Workshop showcases the craft and health benefits of kimchi and sauerkraut If you visit Penny’s Pantry for an evening workshop, you’ll be led through a pantry full of organic flours, beans, oils, dried fruit and nuts and into a homey kitchen. There, you may learn anything from how to use grains and gluten-free recipes to making microgreens […]
Living the dream
Ward family celebrates 30 years of County hospitality Victor and Jennie Ward were living, working and raising their young family in Detroit Michigan in the early 80s. But Vic had had a life long dream of owning and operating a summer resort—something he could do with his growing boys Tim and Stephen. In 1983 Vic […]
Duke’s game rescheduled
The Buffalo Junior Sabres and the Wellington Dukes mutually agreed that due to poor weather conditions the January 4 game would be postponed. The make-up date will be Sunday, February 1 with puck drop at 3:30 p.m. in Wellington. The Dukes are also home this Friday when they host the Orangeville Flyers. Puck drop 7:30 p.m.
Fresh start
Homebuilding improves in the County in 2014 Where does one turn when the regular remedies no longer work? When the problem is bigger than your wallet, your savings, your borrowing ability and your wits to fix? Since taking their seats around the horseshoe in December, the new council spent has spent many days coming to grips […]
Parking rules
Council sets new limitations on parking in Wellington It is just past 7 a.m. when the transport truck carrying fresh fruit and vegetables rumbles south on Wharf Street in Wellington, bound for the Foodland grocery store. The driver pulls to a stop, then begins to back into the loading dock. A white SUV, parked along the […]
Hardy business
Local organizations help businesses and job seekers survive winter Winter can be cold and hard in the County, even when the weather is mild. Agricultural jobs are on hold until spring, and jobs in food service and tourism are depleted. For many who make a living in the County, this is a lean time in the seasonal […]