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The big story from last weekend at the movies was not about the movies on the screen or even what people thought of them. It was about how few people were watching. Theatre attendance last weekend was terrible all across North America.

A new year presents us with an opportunity to start new and fresh.

It's interesting what a person notices while they go about their everyday life and what they remember at the end of the day. Today the wind is blowing so hard I can hear it, but when I look out the window it isn't obvious what season we're in.

It's truly amazing what an individual can achieve, and the impact one person can have on the lives of others, and the community as a whole.

In recent months I have grown increasingly frustrated with a couple of service stations in town. While they shall remain nameless, let's just say I'm an owner. Or rather, a member who receives annual equity cheques as a result of my loyalty.

Ever notice the dire warnings concerning a promised visit from Ole' Saint Nick? "He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake" and if that wasn't enough, he's aware of good and bad behaviour and rewards both accordingly.

This is the second part of my interview with Sasha, a Serbian immigrant who arrived in Canada seven months ago. For the first part of my interview, see the Dec. 7 News-Optimist.

Last week, Ed, my neighbour next door, made a special trip into Walmart for an item advertised in its shopping flyer. He shared an earful with me, as store greeter, about wasting his time and gas when he found what he wanted was sold out.

This is the final week of our small daily changes. Hopefully you have been able to incorporate at least some of these small changes to help improve your overall health.

Re: "Train station conundrum," Humboldt Journal, October 26 This morning, on CBC Radio, the morning host went out to Ogema, to see what the small community did to restore their history.