December 31, 2008 / Community Columns

THORNTON NEWS

Christmas tree collection begins Jan. 12
by Cathie Miller

Here's a toast to the future, a toast to the past, and a toast to our friends, far and near. May the future be pleasant, the past a bright dream, may our friends remain faithful and dear. Happy New Year everyone! More...

COOKSTOWN NEWS

New year offers a time for reflection

by Barb Baguley It is the eve of a new year. This is a time of resolutions and new beginnings, but also reflection on the past and a refocus of direction. More...

CHURCHILL NEWS

Thank Robbie Burns for a traditional song
by Linda Gerow

The most commonly sung song for English-speakers on New Year's Eve, Auld Lang Syne, is an old Scottish melody that was first published by the poet Robert Burns in the 1796 edition of Scots Musical Museum. More...

LEGION NEWS

Friday euchre returns later this week
by Ed Collins

New Years Levee: Don't forget to come to the Royal Canadian Legion branch 547 New Year's Day for our President's Levee. Everyone is welcome, so come on out. I just looked it up in the dictionary, so now I have the correct spelling. More...