The Rotary Club of Wellington held its annual World Peace Day ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 22 at Wellington Rotary Peace Park. The ceremony is aimed at promoting multicultural understanding as a means to achieve world peace. The words on the peace poles — “May Peace Prevail on Earth” — was read in eight different languages by local residents. Students were recognized for their contributions to promoting world peace through posters, poetry and essays. Mayor Michael Napoleone read the Peace Declaration and local dignitaries made speeches. The ceremony concluded with Dr. Wes Boughner’s release of peace doves.
