Thoughtful weekly musings and small town notices
A composite column opening with a Thought for the Week from Stephen Grellet lines, then local life notes and humor. Allan Wiltsey moves near Scott neighbors. Jamie Jamieson and sons plan a takeover of local businesses. Maple Street barrier and old bakery mentioned. Satirical items include Wimp Says on executives, Bruce Lemon personal note, and a Cadilac ticket win. A short poem about seizing small chances closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Wiltsey
Jim
Marie
Vaughn Scott
North End
Mair
Pittendreigh
Reid
Martin Schimmel
Allan Martin
Martin & Martin
Jack & Eleanor Coombs
Canada faces clash over Defence budget and jet fighter push
Ottawa debate pits Defence plans against government effort to show fiscal responsibility. Officials forecast 570 million in new radar and detection upgrades, 3 billion for jet fighters, 570 million for planning, plus 250 million for Pine Tree line replacement and AWACS at 110 million each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Defence Department
Defence
Defence Headquarters
Canada
Arctic Dew Line
U.S
Edmonton
North Bay
Ont
Short Takes on Common Roofs and Time Honest Gaps
A compact collection of wry quips on issues in teeners and generations. Observations reference weather leaves autumns and social quirks about time, aging, and everyday wit. The humor hinges on contrasts between old timers and modern contradictions with a light, folksy tone.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Coombs
New Jersey
Stephen Grellet
William F. Rivers
Bill Rivers
United Church
Ned Curl
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
BY Peter Ward