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George Walters is a Canadian columnist and author with more than forty years of writing experience. For over twenty years he has written a weekly column for Postmedia Network — Canada's largest newspaper chain — never missing a single week, publishing fifty-two stories a year. Combined with his work in Reader's Digest Community Voices, World News, Country Living, The Country Register, and farm and rural lifestyle magazines across Canada, he has published well over two thousand stories drawn from everyday life. He writes about farm work, fishing, old trucks, and the kind of people you only find in small towns — but just as likely he'll hand a voice to a weathered telephone pole, or turn his eye on something happening in the world today and tell you exactly what he thinks about it. No subject is off limits. If there's a story in it, George will find it. He has been called a philosopher of everyday life, a description that came up more than once during his television appearances over the years — and it's not hard to see why. His writing has a way of making the ordinary feel worth sitting with. He is the author of eleven books, including yearly short story collections and the Clay Moretti Files mystery series. Clay is a fifty-year-old private investigator who drives a 1967 Ford Galaxie, smokes cigars, and operates by a code the modern world gave up on a long time ago. The cases are present day. The man handling them is not. All titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon. Together, George and his wife Ruth have also created Elmer Finds His Way, the first in what he hopes will be a long series of children's books. Ruth did all the illustrations, as she has for every one of George's books — and beyond that she designed and painted the covers as well. Her work is woven into every page of everything he has published. A few words from readers: "I pulled up a kitchen chair and read your story three times." "You have a way of making a person homesick for a place they haven't been to." "Thank you for writing things that make old people and kids feel the same way at the same time." All my titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon.ca here.

Happenings In An Around Port Loring

Good Morning:  Well a touch cool waking up here in Port Loring.  Temperatures were sitting at -17.7 C | 0.14 F.

Forecast For Today: Changeable, mending. More snow on the way for tomorrow.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:45 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.  I give it a 5 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Great day to be out there.  Good Luck!

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is covered with hard packed snow, ploughs have been through, but there are some icy sections that one should keep an eye out for.  Other than that it will be a great day for travelling.

Around Town:  Very quiet around town.  Folks are taking life easy.  At least for those that are still here, as a lot have moved on to the sunny south for a few months.  Can’t say I blame them.  The only hold back would be the dollar being so low. But the bright side is that the gas prices are much lower than last year and the trip down to say Florida and back, would cost next to nothing.  So one should still make out pretty good.  Also a lot of places I see are taking Canadian money at par which is a great attraction for those thinking of getting away.  Motels along the way are quite reasonable with prices ranging from $40.00 a night to $75.00 a night.  Not to bad if you consider what they are here in Canada and that most comes with a continental breakfast.  One just has to seek them out.  So my friends I have always said this.  If you have the funds why not bring a little pleasure to your life and make things happen.  My wife and I do when ever we can.  Life is short.  Enjoy your day my friends, stay safe and warm and try and get out and breath in some of that fresh Northern air, or…warm Florida air.  Do you a world of good.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at;  [email protected]

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Around Town

Good Morning:  Well warmed up quite a bit through the night.  This morning temperatures were sitting at -7.7 C | 18.14 F.  Will be short lived though as colder air moves in for tomorrow.

Forecast For Today:  Stormy, Snow squall watch in effect for:                                      North Bay –  Port Loring – Powassan – Mattawa
West Nipissing – French River.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is still covered throughout with hard packed snow.  There are also some icy sections to watch for.  If the snow makes it’s way into our area as is called for travelling will not be good.  So care should be taken if out and about.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.  Then once again a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.  I give it a 5 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Can’t get any better than that.  Good luck!

Around Town:  Well I figure we are in for some more snow, as I have my driveway all cleaned out.  Seems as soon as I get things cleared up more is about to fall.  Not complaining mind ya, as I do enjoy getting outside and taking in what nature has to offer.  Also keeps a feller fit which is what is needed this time of year.  One has to watch, as they can become house bound.  If that happens one begins to feel poorly.  The body needs to be worked, without it one just shrivels up and well the inevitable will take place.  We are very lucky here in Port Loring.  We have fresh air, lots of places for one to walk or do things.  Exercise is right outside your door my friends, free of charge, take advantage of it.  You body will thank you for it.  Even 15 minutes a day walking around the outside of your house, breathing in the fresh air will do the trick.   Good Nutrition, Exercise, Lots of Good Water Without Chemicals and Fresh Air, they are what is needed.  Enjoy your day my friends.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

All my books are available on my Amazon Author Page.

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Wanted–One Length Of Insulated Chimney Pipe 7 Inch

Hi folks was wondering if anyone has a piece of 7 inch insulated stove pipe, that they don’t need.  I am in need of a piece so I can extend my chimney a touch.  Trying to deal with an issue or two up on the roof.   If so you can reach me at [email protected] or      705 757 1640.

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Happenings In & Around Town

Good Morning:  Warmed up a touch through the night.   One though would still need a shirt on going outside with temperatures waking up sitting at -15.9 C | 3.38 F.  But a lot better than that minus 30 stuff.

Forecast For Today.  Starting off we will see s bit of sunshine and then we will see snow with some very unsettled weather.  Kind of think it was due as my driveway is all cleaned out now.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is covered with hard packed snow along with some icy sections throughout.  Travelling should be fair early this morning.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:30 AM – 9:45 AM.  Then once again from 2:30 PM – 4:45 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Should be a good day for putting fish in the frying pan come supper.  Good Luck!

Around Town:  Here in Port Loring not much is happening in the way of things.  I see gas prices are still down, which in my mind is where they should be.  Only thing that isn’t down is furnace oil, or at least in our neck of the woods. Oh it is down some, but no change since late summer of last year.  Kind of makes a fellow wonder what is going on in that department.  The old trend was, that we live so far back in that we had to pay extra for the trucking and things to get products brought in to us.  Today though that isn’t really an issue as most companies have their route set up and if your on it, your on it.  Also over the past few years there has been a lot of folks raising their prices on other items saying it was because of the gas prices being so high.  Do you think now they will drop their prices back to where it once was?  I suspect not, as once the price has been initiated it is there to stay. So what can we do?  Shop around my friends and don’t be afraid to let folks know your feelings.  At the very least, you are entitled to that.    My opinion only.  You can reach George Walters if you so wish at; g[email protected]

All my books are available on my Amazon Author Page.

If you purchase a book, a brief Amazon review really helps new readers discover my work—it means a lot.

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In Closing, I Would Like to Wish You Well!

George Walters | [email protected]

Happenings Around Town

Good Morning:  Well cold morning waking up here in Port Loring Ontario.  Temperatures were sitting at -34.8 C | -26.24 F.

Forecast For Today:  Fairly fine, improving with lots of sunshine moving into the area.  Will remain cold throughout the day warming up a touch for tomorrow.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 has been ploughed but is covered with hard packed snow throughout.  There are icy sections so care should be taken if travelling.

Ice Fishing Times;  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM.  Then again a bit later from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Good Luck.

Around Town:  With this cold most folks are staying inside.  Coldest day of the year is upon us this morning.  The long range though calls for some cold weather but not as severe as today.  Which is OK by me.  Seems the older I get the less I like the cold.  The sunny south say Florida has a bit more appeal to it.   On another note that was quite a snow fall we had the day before yesterday. I would say we had almost a foot and even more  in some locations.  Took me the best part of the morning to get the driveway cleaned up.  Didn’t need to go for a walk for any exercise after that.  Today being so cold I will work on some inside projects. Now heading off for a turmeric tea. Very good for what ails ya.  Try one sometime.   So my friends, stay warm and safe.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

All my books are available on my Amazon Author Page.

If you purchase a book, a brief Amazon review really helps new readers discover my work—it means a lot.

Support my writing: Support My Writing

In Closing, I Would Like to Wish You Well!

George Walters | [email protected]