Civil society articles
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What the Campus Protesters Don’t Understand About Civilization
Recently, when disembarking a flight, the “thank you” I gave the pilot and crew was not perfunctory. Although my gratitude probably didn’t seem effusive from the outside, a depth of emotion touched me after I delivered it. Airline travel is one of the miracles of modern living, requiring human cooperation and coordination. Deeply, I felt
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RGV Humane Society to host vaccine clinics
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society hosts monthly community clinics for RGV residents. According to RGVHS, they provide discounted vaccinations and medications for both cats and dogs. Pets must be present for medications to be distributed or vaccinations administered. These clinics are pre-registration only. Registration starts at least two weeks before the event. There are two []
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Fundraising, volunteer numbers up for Sarnia-Lambton Alzheimer Society
Anita Duncan and her family were likely a major reason Petrolia’s 5k fundraising walk for the local Alzheimer Society nearly doubled in size this year. “It’s a heartbreaking disease — for caregivers, for everyone,” said Duncan, whose mom Nettie Rops died in March 2022. Her family noticed Rops’ memory declining about 10 years ago, she […]