Dave Adsett

It was with a sense of sadness that we laid last week’s newspaper down.

It takes a bit to pull a fast one on a farmer. 

It would have been 20-plus years ago that an old reporter made the pitch that our systems are broken – irreparably.

First was Paris and now it’s Singapore.

Every now and again, a visionary shows up. Boy, could we use someone like that today.

There was a time when $3 per hour was a decent rate of pay.

A few items we came across lately had us pondering whether the working class is on the verge of a moment like when Marie Antoinette apparently said, “Let them eat cake.” 

Often the above phrase is associated with raising young people well. For our purposes this week, it is a hearty congratulations to Drayton 150 Celebration organizers, who managed to pull off an event that will long be remembered.

Next Tuesday, Canadians will embark on a day off for Canada Day.

In another week the school year ends.

Leaving home early on Tuesday we caught the name Orwell out of the corner of our eye.

One county roads project is nearing completion and others are well underway.

A good friend on the west coast is embarking on a cross-country tour this summer.

A little pride goes a long way.