Richard Walker

Nov 18, 2024 | ilkleygazette.co.uk | Richard Walker

Rev. Richard Walker – Vicar of St. John’s Church, Yeadon At the time of writing, I noticed that snow was forecast for our region during the week. It reminded me of a teacher friend who once informed me, with great pleasure, “We had a snow day today”. Well, of course, we’ve had quite a few days of snow in recent years. We’ve skidded on the side-roads, crawled on the major roads, slipped on the steps and suffered splash marks from the sludge on our clothes.

Jul 30, 2024 | ictnews.org | Richard Walker

Richard Arlin WalkerSpecial to ICTRoger Nyhus, a citizen of the Chinook Nation, has served as U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean since January. His length of service could depend on what happens in the 2024 presidential election – he’s a Democrat appointed by Democratic President Joe Biden. Nevertheless, Nyhus may be remembered for the energy he brought to the job.

May 18, 2024 | fairfaxmedia.newspaperdirect.com | Richard Walker

How the humble shopping cart found its way everywhereThey may not be a thing of obvious beauty, but shopping trolleys do the business – until they’re abandoned. Norm Hill regularly paddles downriver through Hamilton. As he does so, he takes note of the debris on the banks. Supermarket trolleys, Lime scooters, bikes, clothing, rubbish, you name it. Claudelands Bridge is a particular hotspot as people toss stuff over the edge, especially on the city side.

May 17, 2024 | fairfaxmedia.newspaperdirect.com | Richard Walker

As important and honourable as these volunteers’ efforts are, the mountain doesn’t appear to be getting any smaller. What about the city council’s role? The council has no policy on trolleys, says Tania Hermann, acting unit director of operations and maintenance. She says if staff come across trolleys in parks or waterways, they return them or notify the store owners, and City Safe team members contact the supermarket when they see abandoned trolleys.

Jan 19, 2024 | seattlepi.com | Richard Walker

Seattle Post-Intelligencer LogoHearst Newspapers LogoBy RICHARD WALKER, Associated PressJan 19, 2024CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-120 on Friday night to end a six-game losing streak. San Antonio rookie star Victor Wembanyama sat out for the sixth time this season. The No. 1 overall pick sprained an ankle Dec. 23 at Dallas, and the Spurs have been cautious with him.