Thoughts and Notices in a Small Town Column
A collage of quaker wisdom, local move sparks, neighborhood changes, hat exchange plea, and witty asides. Short items mention Allan Wiltsey moving next door to the Scotts, Maple Street bakeshop barrier, Martin Schimmel and Allan Martin overseeing, and a hat mystery for William F. Rivers. Also includes humorous quips, name drops, and a Fatherly Almanac style verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Wiltsey
Jim
Marie
Vaughn Scott
North End
Mair
Pittendreigh
Reid
Defence Budget Clash Over Jets and Radar Upgrades
The Ottawa column argues the Defence Department clashes with federal aims to prove fiscal responsibility. It notes 800 of 4,700 promised new soldiers have been added, warns a $3 billion jet fighter contract proceeds with weak justification, and cites $570 million planned for radar and detection upgrades including AWACS to modernize Arctic and Pine Tree lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Defence Department
Defence
Defence Headquarters
Canada
Arctic Dew Line
U.S
Canadian
Cap Ee
Edmonton
North Bay
Ont
Short Takes Reflect on Common Ground and Generation Gaps
A collection of wry aphorisms on home life and social quirks. Lines poke fun at teen issues, seasonal habits, aging, and small-town mentality. Each quip blends humor with generational observations and everyday missteps.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Coombs
New Jersey
Stephen Grellet
William F. Rivers
Bill Rivers
United Church
Ned Curll
Bruce Lemon
Betty
Allan Cumming
Wimp
Nora Kirk
Cadilac
Anne Lucyshyn
Trailer Court
Kae
F.E.A
L.L. Brown
Mary Bull - Brandon
Mary Bull
Toma Wena
Boy
BY Peter Ward