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Journeys articles share about lives lived in our community are made possible as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Ted Mestern was dedicated to giving back to his Fergus community

Ted Mestern was dedicated to giving back to his Fergus community

In this edition of Journeys, we look at the life of longtime mechanic and service manager Ted Mestern, who owned the first Scottish shop in town
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Celebrating legendary community volunteer and advocate Joyce Hill

Celebrating legendary community volunteer and advocate Joyce Hill

This edition of Journeys takes a look at the life well lived of Rockwood volunteer and community activist Joyce Hill
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Larger than life Elora man leaves legacy of community commitment

Larger than life Elora man leaves legacy of community commitment

Diagnosed with cancer and given weeks to live, former council candidate Raymond Trafford died only a few days later
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Elora's Jack Baumber remembered for love of family and legion

Elora's Jack Baumber remembered for love of family and legion

Longtime member and past president of Elora Legion, he passed away in December
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Fergus storyteller's own life was quite a tale

Fergus storyteller's own life was quite a tale

Raymond Wiseman was a former columnist for the Guelph Mercury and the Wellington Advertiser who also mentored other writers
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World War II veteran remembered as Arthur's favourite son

World War II veteran remembered as Arthur's favourite son

John Walsh, known for establishing Walsh's Pharmacy, was the last surviving World War II veteran from Arthur
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James Burnett was always looking for his next challenge

James Burnett was always looking for his next challenge

From community causes to publisher of the Fergus Elora News Express, James Burnett loved his community
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Former Puslinch fire chief's death felt by community

Former Puslinch fire chief's death felt by community

'It makes it emotional, but it's very nice and certainly helps to know that people recognize the contributions he's made in the community'
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Fergus curler Norma Harrop helped others on and off the ice

Fergus curler Norma Harrop helped others on and off the ice

In this edition of Journeys, we look back at a life heavily textured with volunteering and making the community a better place
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Community-minded Wayne Robson loved and served Belwood

Community-minded Wayne Robson loved and served Belwood

'Wayne didn’t like to be in the limelight, he liked to be in the background,' said his wife, Ev Robson
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