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Larry Schneider

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A Scribe's Musings: This small town indeed has very deep roots

A Scribe's Musings: This small town indeed has very deep roots

From tractor pulls to quilting displays, the three-day event drew crowds of all ages to honour the community’s agricultural roots.

19.09.2025 10

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The Businesses of West Elgin: Tokie’s brings variety to downtown Rodney

The Businesses of West Elgin: Tokie’s brings variety to downtown Rodney

Tokie’s carries everything from coffee and chips to fishing worms and books, continuing a downtown Rodney tradition

12.09.2025 10

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Rodney Community Garden thrives after new fencing keeps rabbits out

A strong harvest, shared responsibilities and community spirit are at the heart of the Rodney Community Garden

29.08.2025 5

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West Lorne woman’s dragon boat team wins five golds in world competition

09.08.2025 3

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A Scribe’s Musings: Make a big splash at the Rodney Pool this summer

27.06.2025 3

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Kiwanis Club of West Lorne celebrates its 75th anniversary in style

Service club's rich local history celebrated at a gala dinner

21.06.2025 2

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Rodney Park 50-50 draw helps support revitalization efforts

06.06.2025 7

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Savouring the sweet tastes of spring

17.04.2025 10

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A Scribe’s Musings: A 10th anniversary celebration of the Matt Soos Foundation Scholarship

Matt Soos was an effervescent, endlessly creative and highly motivated young man, living out his dream to become a master brewer of all things...

17.04.2025 10

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Ronald McDonald House: Support for families far from home

In Part 1, Rodney Kiwanians help prepare a meal for the young patients and families at London's Ronald McDonald House There are many pillars in our...

05.04.2025 3

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A Scribe's Musings: The Barbers really are strong

21.03.2025 10

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A Scribe's Musings: Six years and counting

Columnist Larry Schneider shares his gratitude for a life-saving liver transplant

28.02.2025 7

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A Scribe's Musings: Playground possibilities are swinging our way

22.02.2025 10

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A Scribe's Musings: Fore!

14.02.2025 8

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Barber strong is perhaps an understatement

14.02.2025 7

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A Scribe's Musings: Blinded by the Light (halogen, that is!)

Columnist Larry Schneider is not a fan of the bright LED headlights that have become commonplace on modern vehicles I was a teen in the 1970s and...

03.01.2025 4

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A Scribe's Musings: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

Columnist Larry Schneider, an ordained minister, writes that, given the number of faith celebrations in December and early January, happy holidays...

20.12.2024 4

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A Scribe’s Musings: 2024 Volunteer Recognition Banquet Reveals the best in us

West Elgin officials recognize contributions from the community's many volunteers Volunteers enrich our lives, allow greater numbers of people to...

06.12.2024 4

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A Scribe's Musings: Understanding a 'hidden disorder'

Fetal alcohol syndrome disorder is a largely unrecognized and often untreated debilitating illness about which we should know much more. I recently...

29.11.2024 4

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A Scribe's Musings: A magical mural in downtown Rodney

Artist Kristyn Watterworth enjoyed creating "live" during the recent Roots and Revival Festival A magical mural has emerged in downtown Rodney,...

21.10.2024 3

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A Scribe's Musings: Thanks and farewell until next spring

Temporary foreign workers are critical to agricultural operations in Southwestern Ontario On Wednesday, Oct.9, I stopped by the Rodney post office...

11.10.2024 3

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Dutton Dunwich cenotaph project bolstered by local man's dedication

Blair Ferguson has spent countless hours working on a proper monument to area veterans Our communities require and thrive on committed, passionate...

09.08.2024 1

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Scribe's Musings: New Canadian Dental Care Plan is making a difference

After rollout began earlier this year, nearly 450,000 Canadians have received care The federal government recently launched the nationwide Canadian...

09.08.2024 2

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