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Columns
Guy time
After a week of feeling discombobulated, sleep deprived and basically like a zombie with an…
General Sherman visited Elora, Fergus soldiers in 1866
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Discombobulated
Discombobulated is a good word. I like it. It describes me quite well in the days following…
Elora Rifles called to fight invasion that never happened
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Gala
Once a year the Carpenter and I get dressed up fancy and go out. Together. In public. Our annual…
Home guard formed in Fergus to defend against rebellion
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Snow daze
Most people enjoy snow days like the one we had this week (and the week before, and the week before…
Provincial judge had no sympathy for Fred Sturdy
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
That’s a wrap
As mentioned last week, it’s always sad when a business closes in a small town. One area of…
Windshield
Writer’s block is real. My current life is uneventful. The Carpenter hasn’t provided any…
New wrinkles emerged in bizarre 1877 abduction case
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Stepping up
When a business closes in a small town the loss is felt everywhere. And it doesn’t really matter…
Like vs. love
Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovers out there. I am writing this column before…
Strange abduction case caused excitement in 1877
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…