April 24, 2015 - Wellington County

The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 24, 2015 PAGE FIFTY ONE
In Flanders Fields:
the Story of the Poem
by Lt. Col. John McCrae
by Linda Granfield
(Junior Non-fiction)
Canada’s Great War
Album: Our Memories
of the First World War
by Mark Collin Reid
(Adult Non-fiction)
In Flanders Fields: the
Story of John McCrae
by John F. Prescott
(Adult Non-fiction)
Passchendaele: Canada’s
Triumph and Tragedy on
the Fields of Flanders
by Norman Leach
(Adult Non-fiction)
Canada’s Greatest Battles
(DVD)
In Flanders Fields
by Norman Jorgensen
(Picture Book)
You can also search our
databases such as
The World History
Collection or Canada
in Context for full text
articles relating to
John McCrae’s poem.
These databases are
available at
www.wellington.ca/Library,
with a valid library card.
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Stop by your local branch to check out our
displays celebrating the poem or visit our
website for related materials such as:
Bring your HHW and/or electronic materials for recycling
and proper disposal. It’s free of charge.
OPEN TO COUNTY OF WELLINGTON RESIDENTS ONLY.
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The 100-year anniversary of Lieutenant
Colonel John McCrae’s famous poem In
Flanders Field will be observed May 3.
McCrae, a native of Guelph, gave a voice to
the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives
in World War I, and helps us reflect on the
sacrifice so many made for our democratic
society.
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100 Years of “In Flanders Fields”
2015 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
and Electronics Event Days
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May 2
Erin Centre 2000
14 Boland Drive
June 6
PMD Arena
68 Main Street West
July 11
Grand River Raceway
7445 Wellington Road 21
July 25
Wellington County Brucedale Roads Garage 8436 Wellington Road 124 Brucedale
August 8
Town of Minto Municipal Office
5941 Highway 89
Erin
Drayton
Elora
Harriston
September 12 Wellington County Aberfoyle Roads Garage 7396 Wellington Road 34 Aberfoyle
October 24
Liquidation King
480 Smith Street Arthur
For a list of acceptable items, please visit our website at www.wellington.ca/sws.
Commercial, institutional, industrial and agricultural hazardous wastes will NOT be accepted.
NOTE: Old electronics are accepted for free year-round at all County waste facilities.
Select HHW materials are also accepted at five of the County’s waste facilities.
Other disposal options can also be found at: www.makethedrop.ca
www.healthsteward.ca/returns/ontario
www.recycleyourelectronics.ca
For a complete list of acceptable items or more information, please contact
Solid Waste Services:
T 519.837.2601
T 1.866.899.0248
www.wellington.ca/sws
County Bursary and
Scholarship Programme
Wellington County offers an annual
County Bursary/Scholarship Programme
to financially assist students in our
community who are entering or enrolled
in College or University.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
• Be a resident of Wellington County
• Be pursuing post-secondary education
• Have a proven record of involvement in our community
Applicants applying for scholarships must
have an overall academic average of 75%
upon graduation. Bursary applicants must
clearly demonstrate financial need in
writing.
An application is available for download at
www.wellington.ca
If you have any questions, please contact:
Nicole Cardow
Deputy Clerk
T 519.837.2600 x 2524
E [email protected]
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519.837.2600 x 2373 or [email protected]
Wellington County
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