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Dear Editor My hat is off to William Wardill, who wrote the commentary, "Restore balance between needs and ability to pay," in the Dec. 1 issue of the News-Optimist.

For this month's News Watch column I thought I would try to do something a little more upbeat. Among the good news stories being touted by local officials has been the strength of the overall economy.

Bouquets and many thanks to Lisa Hornung and the community youth choir for the enjoyment you provide us all. The time, and talent of the children, their parents, Lisa, Jacque and Gary are certainly appreciated. Keep up the good work.

I'm headed for Winnipeg. Commonly referred to as "Winterpeg," it's a well-deserved title for the city that often bears the brunt of Canada's harshest winters.

The CFL's Grey Cup final is over and the champions for the second year in a row are again the Montreal Alouettes. Congratulations to them, their coaching staff and supporters. The Saskatchewan Roughriders again finished second to Montreal.

Comment and History from a Prairie Perspective

You'd know him if you saw him. He's the quiet guy with the terminal Fred Flintstone five o'clock shadow and the smooth left uppercut.

Ed, my neighbor next door, is emotionally tough. He claims when he was a kid, he shed no tears when Bambi's mother was shot in the movie.

Dear Editor Recently, the Bonaventure Lions Club committee for enhanced living for seniors called a meeting at Third Avenue United Church.

I have been writing about fitness related topics for several years. Each week I try to find a new, interesting topic to write about. This week I thought I'd see just how much you've learned over the past few years.