From time to time this column carries the stories of Wellington County natives who have prospered…
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Shoring up confidence
Political leaders almost always have chosen to be optimistic about the economic outlook. It is well…
A place to hide
Most of us have special places tucked in remote corners of our minds, places we return to when…
Thinking thoughts
What you are reading in this article is simply the thoughts of a thinker who has been blessed with…
Fergus witnessed a religious battle and debate in 1886
During the 1880s, the churches of Wellington County occupied a place in daily life that is…
Zoomers trends
Nowadays we have started to categorize groups in new ways, such as baby boomers for those born…
Step aside
Just about everybody I know has an opinion on fixing the economy. When it comes to economic issues,…
Hydrogen Peroxide II
This is not the first time that I have written about hydrogen peroxide, and I can assure you it…
Hydrogen Peroxide II
This is not the first time that I have written about hydrogen peroxide, and I can assure you it…
Maltreatment of immigrant child caused sensation in 1876
From the 1870s until well into the 20th century, several organizations sent orphaned and destitute…
Telltale signs still missing
While many view recent events as turning points that indicate an economic recovery is underway,…
Memory
As we grow older, memory begins to stagger and then to lose its grip. You’d think that…
Old barns
Old barns have always fascinated me. I don’t really know why. Perhaps it’s that they…
Brother of railway mogul from area lived quietly in Fergus
The career of James J. Hill, the noted railway mogul who was born in Eramosa Township, has…
The culture of consumer spending
Too few of us realize what scientists call the “stress beginnings” of contemporary…