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View from the Strip, Vol. 1, #19
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What to do about China

I wanted to briefly discuss the Olympic torch relay and the debate over how best to solve the human rights crises caused by China. While Tibet has been the prime concern for Western activists, we can’t forget that Darfur continues to be an unsolvable problem at the United Nations Security Council because of China’s oil interests in Sudan. So what do we do? Boycott the Olympic Opening Ceremonies or the Games? Avoid the Olympic media machine? Keep working on the diplomatic front? Or do we expect our athletes – who have worked for years to stand on the podium – to represent the concerns of Canadians and boycott the games? Don’t forget Ontario’s trade mission to Beijing this weekend, which forced the Liberals to pass the buck to the federal government, saying it’s not the provincial government’s job to speak up on national issues. It’s everyone’s responsibility to speak up for human rights. For now, I’ll be speaking with my wallet and avoiding anything Made in China. If you have a better solution, drop me a line. 

Alternative View, Vol. 1, #19
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Running on empty: how biofuels are powering a world food crisis

Tempers are flaring in Haiti, Egypt and elsewhere around the world as grain prices rise out of reach. Haiti’s prime minister was fired Saturday and the government introduced a rice subsidy aimed at defusing the hungry rage that has triggered violence and looting.
A scarcity of supply is one of the main reasons for the price increase, and the move to replace fossil fuels – which contribute to global warming – with “cleaner” biofuels is one of the key factors in making food scarcer. The move to biofuels has increased the demand and price for biofuel sources, including corn, wheat and soybeans, and monopolizes on land used to grow other food products. 

Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1, #19
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Letters to the editor – April 16, 2008

To the Readers of the Grand Bend Strip,With the ever increasing need for fundraising dollars to support community initiatives, those 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #19
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Still going: “I don’t feel a day over 65”

Advice from MomBy Rita Lessard As some of you may know, I celebrated my 67th birthday on April 5, and 

Crediton, Keeping the Peace, Vol. 1, #19
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April 1968: Centralia’s bar scene

Keeping the PeaceBy Tom Lessard In April of 1968, Rita and I moved our family from London to Huron Park. 

Crediton, Keeping the Peace, Vol. 1, #18
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You think this winter’s bad! Remember 1971?

Keeping the PeaceBy Tom Lessard For some reason, I had driven myself to work at Wolseley Barracks in London instead 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #18
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Watch what comes out of (and goes into) your mouth

Advice from MomBy Rita Lessard Brr! It’s been a long time since we’ve had a winter this cold. Perhaps that 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #17
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45 years of blessings

Anniversary a time to reflect on the joys of life Advice from momBy Rita Lessard February is the month for 

Crediton, Keeping the Peace, Vol. 1, #17
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Elmer’s wake

Keeping the PeaceBy Tom Lessard Many years ago, I had the good fortune of working for a window and door 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #16
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Out with the old, in with the new

Advice from momBy Rita Lessard I hope your Christmas went well. Tom and I were fortunate to celebrate on two 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #15
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The pleasures of Christmases past

Advice from MomBy Rita Lessard I really love Christmastime. Unfortunately, we celebrate it in a season that, at times, is 

Crediton, Keeping the Peace, Vol. 1, #15
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Cherishing memories of a Cypriot Christmas

Keeping the PeaceBy Tom Lessard, CD I spent Christmas 1967 stationed at Lizard Flats outside Nicosia, Cyprus, which had at 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #14
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Too old for winter; plus thanks for fundraiser support

Advice from MomBy Rita Lessard I don’t know how everyone else feels about winter, but as far as I’m concerned 

Crediton, Events, Vol. 1, #13
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The long and winding road to recovery

“I’m going to walk over on my artificial leg. And maybe get up and do a slow dance with somebody.” 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #13
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Hit the ice, granny

Advice from momBy Rita Lessard With all of this nice warm weather we’re experiencing, you would think that a winter 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #12
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Keep it clean, boys

Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Thanksgiving – what a great holiday. This is a wonderful time of year to celebrate 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #11
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Legends of the fall

Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Fall – what a great time of the year. Not too hot, not too cold. 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #10
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Now where did I leave my…? Lessons in absent-mindedness

Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Absent-mindedness: I’m quite sure you’ve had occasion to experience this malady at some time or 

Crediton, Keeping the Peace, Vol. 1, #10
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The ten-miler: army takes physical education to a new level

Keeping the PeaceBy Tom Lessard, C.D. At 27 C.O.D. (the Central Ordnance Depot on Highbury Avenue in London), the only 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #9
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A new reason to wear clean underwear

Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Laundry problems – I’m sure we’ve all had them to some degree or other.For instance, 

Crediton, Keeping the Peace, Vol. 1, #9
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Educating Tom

Keeping the PeaceBy Tom Lessard In 1953, I was having a difficult time at my high school, St. Jerome’s in 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #8
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Did Tom deserve award?

Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Nurses deserve a lot of credit. They’re doing the best they can. Sometimes I’m sure 

Crediton, Keeping the Peace, Vol. 1, #8
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(Did Tom deserve award?) Somebody thought so

Keeping the PeaceBy Tom Lessard About 14 years into my military career – by this point the late 1960s – 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #6
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Kids: slow down this summer

Advice from momBy Rita Lessard I hope you’re all enjoying your summer holidays. I suppose you’re out there swimming and 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #5
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How to recognize your friends

Advice from momBy Rita Lessard One night (a long time ago) I was out with my girlfriends and I ended 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #4
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How to have a good summer: advice from mom

By Rita Lessard I hope you proud Canadians have a great July 1st. We have so much to be thankful 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #3
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How to be a good father – advice from mom

Compiled by Rita Lessard Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there, especially to Tom and my sons Tom, 

Crediton, Keeping the Peace, Vol. 1, #3
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The trip to Egypt: Christmas 1956

Keeping the peaceTom Lessard, former UN peacekeeper It’s Christmas Day 1956, and I’m on leave at home in Waterloo. I 

Crediton, Keeping the Peace, Vol. 1, #2
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Deep trouble: Cyprus, 1970

Keeping the peace By Tom Lessard, former UN peacekeeper I was over in Cyprus in 1970 for a six-month tour. 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #2
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What I’ve learned – advice from mom

Compiled by Rita Lessard Natural flea bustersHow it all Vegan cookbookBrewer’s yeast: 1 tsp or 1 tablet a day. Note: 

Advice from Mom, Crediton, Vol. 1, #1
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What I’ve learned – advice from mom

By Rita LessardHow tea bags can help youFor dry skinBathe in green tea. Just throw a few tea bags under a running faucet and the antioxidants will rehydrate your skin.Tidy catsAllow used tea bags to air-dry, then add the contents to kitty litter. Tea’s antibacterial properties neutralize odour.Natural deodorizerWhen cooking with fish or garlic, wipe the palms of your hands with wet tea bags after handling the food. Odours 

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