Timekeepers and memories of watches across generations
A personal reminiscence traces watches from pocket models to wristbands, noting battery failures and repairs, a long history with Timex and Seiko pieces, and a stores of engravings. A 1943 England memory ends with a waterproof claim fading in salt water, plus family heirlooms and a railroader’s 17 jewel movement. The closing reflection ties time to faith and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug
Bill
England
Cornwall
Lands End
Canada
Illinois Watch Company
Murphey
Taber
Other Views From Around Alberta
Tofield reports a scam involving door to door fundraising for the Edmonton Food Bank with a reluctant stranger leaving after being asked for identification. Fort Macleod outlines a new paper recycling program and enhanced environmental education by the Environmental Advisory Board to boost community participation.
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Tofield
Edmonton Food Bank
Fort Macleod
For Macleod Environmental Advisory Board
Neighborhood Block Watch boosts safety against crime surge
A Mission City resident praises Anne Jensen and outlines how a Block Watch on 4th Avenue—organized with residents, the mayor, the RAM police inspector, and drug squad—drives out drug dealers and prostitutes. The letter urges other communities to partner with police and officials to implement vigilante safety measures.
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Anne Jensen
Mission City
B.C
Greater Vancouver Regional District
GVDR
Fraser Valley Regional District
Mission
4Th Avenue
Block Watch
Neighbouhoods
Grand
Birch Streets
RAM
Taber
Anne
Tabor
Heaven gives laughs end of year tale and joke
A humorous family anecdote contrasts New Year plans with a 2004 ending. An elderly couple who enjoy healthy living die in a plane crash and reach Heaven where everything is free and indulgent, prompting reflections on resolutions. An additional Sunday School joke about Pontius Pilate in a classroom drawing closes the piece, wishing readers a happy 2005.
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St. Peter
Heaven
Joseph and
Mary
Egypt
Baby Jesus
Joseph
Pontius Pilate
Woman Upset Over Vandalized Blue Spruce
Editor quotes a resident complaining after a five foot blue spruce on the boulevard was run over and broken. The letter questions the vandal’s pride and asks why not finish the damage by striking the neighboring tree.
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Jesus
Paul
Corinth
Soapbox
Alberta
David Bly
Judy
Judy Crawford
Garrett Simmons
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