The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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Dolly Parton tribute show at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – It was not Dolly Parton at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 27 but a pretty convincing look-alike and sound-alike in Daphne Moens.
Erin retains engineering company to conduct transportation master plan
ERIN – In a move town officials say will enhance the town’s transportation infrastructure and strategically prepare for future growth, Erin has hired 30 Forensic Engineering (30FE) to develop its first-ever Transportation Master Plan (TMP).
Jack o’ lanterns get one last chance to shine at Pumpkin Walk
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives took in donations of carved pumpkins on Nov. 1, lighting the jack o’ lanterns up one more time for the enjoyment of visitors at the Pumpkin Walk event.
Blue Bonnet Lassies do well at fall competitions
FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet School of Highland Dance competed at various competitions throughout the Fall. Sept. 14 Maribelle McBroom attended the Montreal Highland Open Competition. She placed fourth in Fling, and fifth in Sword, Lilt, and Seann Truibhas. Sept. 21 Dancers competed at t
Fergus Wheeler’s Car Club reunited
FERGUS – The remaining members of the Fergus Wheeler’s Car Club, formed in May of 1958, gathered for a breakfast on Sept. 18.
Police beat: Hit-and-run collision
PUSLINCH – Police have charged a Puslinch resident after a hit-and-run accident here last week.
Halloween fun at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Children came to enjoy daytime Halloween activities at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Alma residents take Halloween to the next level
MAPLETON – These two Alma residents take the Halloween holiday quite seriously.
Ontario celebrates excellence in agriculture, food industry
ONTARIO – The Government of Ontario’s annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards for 2024 is recognizing farmers, processors, industry organizations, and businesses whose contributions are strengthening growth across the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector.
Hacienda Santa Maria hosts paso fino show
ERIN – Hacienda Santa Maria, a paso fino horse farm in Erin, hosted its first paso fino horse show on Nov. 3.
Harriston Horticultural Society and Senior’s Centre unveils ‘Tree of Life’ memorial gate
MINTO – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society and the Harriston Senior’s Centre unveiled this wrought iron gate by the shuffleboard court at the senior’s centre on Oct. 26 in memory of Margaret Weber.
Catholic school board recognizes exemplary students
GUELPH – The spotlight was shining on two students from Fergus and Harriston during a Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on Nov. 4.
Fergus resident recalls wartime efforts of his father, V.S. Foster
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Oct. 20 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, Bob Foster shared stories about his father’s journey as a soldier during the Second World War.
Arthur Citizen of the Year ‘humbled’ by award
ARTHUR – Arthur resident Laird More was named citizen of the year at the Arthur Chamber of Commerce Community awards ceremony Oct. 23.