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Appointment of Elora postmaster caused stir, controversy in 1929
Through most of the 19th century the appointment of postmasters in Canada was a valued and…
Long overdue
After some time a boom tends to feed on itself, but momentum can carry it only so far. Pervasive…
My folks
I know the secret to a happy marriage because I am the product of one. It’s as simple as…
Quebec separation
Quebec separation – what a bunch of nerds! In my estimation, I feel this is nothing more than…
Crown attorney failed to get conviction after fatal 1929 crash
Both the public and police authorities cringe at the number of automotive crashes today, but in…
Not really dead
According to government press releases, inflation in North America is virtually non-existent, with…
Celebrate
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems we don’t take time to celebrate life anymore, until…
Education
Boy oh boy, have these past few days ever been an interesting time for me. I guess it kind of…
Salem and Lot 18 assessment values caused political stir in 1930
From the time Elora was incorporated as a village in 1858, the relationship of that municipality to…
An opportunity
For the past several years Canada was in the forefront of the globe’s major economies. …
Yard work
I don’t know what the May long weekend means to you, but in my house, it means yard work.…
Avian infidelity
Never before have I ever had a column written for me by a once-was country neighbour, a lifetime…
Fergus and Elora experienced fires in May of 1930
Earlier in 2014 this column noted fires seem to occur in clusters. This week’s column deals…
Authority and availability
Companies continually are attempting to impart authority and availability. In order to make that…