Columns

With the cold weather, apparently my creative flare has frozen.

Yes, I know, there is no “tunnel” in my voyage with dementia but I believe that I have been living under a cloud for the last five months. Somewhat reluctantly, I am back on prednisone as of Nov. 11. I say reluctantly because I have a confirmed appointment with a rheumatologist that same day – the d

Early in the morning of Nov. 11, people will be assembling at the cenotaph for the Remembrance Day program, which will also be shown live on the Facebook page of the Walkerton Legion. Later in the day, the Legion and its Colour Guard will be  in Mildmay for another Remembrance ceremony there, beginn

Sometimes in this paper, you’ll come across a page and wonder, “What was the editor thinking here?”

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…  – 1 Peter 3:15

It’s common knowledge that the armistice of Nov. 11, 1918 – enacted 103 years ago today – ceased First World War hostilities. A global conflict that in part stemmed from the pistol shots of a Serbian nationalist four years before resulted in a staggering 68 million military and civilian casualties b

There is an odd incident in the ninth chapter of Gospel of Luke. Jesus was travelling and sent  messengers ahead to arrange accommodation in a Samaritan village. Jews and Samaritans did not get along and in this instance, they refused him hospitality.

Last month we observed International Day of Older Persons, which is meant to raise awareness of the issues and challenges of aging in today’s world. COVID-19 has changed us in many ways.

What if you spent the next 12 weeks really committed to your health? All-in, no excuses, no skipped workouts, no unhealthy meals, no ‘I’ll try again tomorrows.’ Instead, a wholehearted, hold nothing back, get it done today no matter what, approach.

The poppy flag is now flying at the Legion, and Poppy banners will be displayed on Clock tower at Victoria Jubilee Hall.  Please be generous when you see the poppy canvass volunteers throughout the community.  Our thanks to the 812 Bucks’ Crossing Squadron of Royal Canadian Air Cadets for their assi

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been spending time scouring back issues of the Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times and Wingham Advance Times in preparation for the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s (OCNA) Better Newspaper Competition.

The sign-up sheet is posted in the entrance for the poppy campaign, which starts the most important time of the Legion year – the Remembrance period.

I still feel that the past has come back to haunt me (see my previous column of Oct. 14 for more information).

It’s amazing how Bible stories that I never really thought about before have become vivid for me during this pandemic. Today, I find myself thinking a lot about Moses – not in the bulrushes or beside the burning bush or telling Pharoah to let the people go – but towards the end of his life, standing