Articles by 'Richard L. Withington'
Two years ago, December 2016, I wrote a Book Review: for First Responder, by Dr. Richard Withington. I related that when...
by: Richard L. Withington
Each year we are all called upon to support our area emergency services. Some of these services are paid for through tax...
by: Richard L. Withington
In the January issue of “TI Life” Rex Ennis presented The Tiffany Story – about West Crawford Island.&...
by: Richard L. Withington
It seems that each year, as the boating season winds down, I take a look backward and review the events of the River fro...
by: Richard L. Withington
Well, the "nylons are in the shower" again, so it’s time for the annual, informal report of what happene...
by: Richard L. Withington
Good questions…. and there is one more: “Do you want it back”? Here is the beginning of the mystery.
Early ...
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After a winter of continuous cold and snow, another weekend visit of the Polar Vortex seemed routine. The Vernal Equinox...
by: Richard L. Withington
It is Christmas on the River, a place quite different from summertime. The hustle and bustle of water sports and recreat...
by: Richard L. Withington
It is that time of year again. The days are shorter, nights are cooler, and the geese are flocking. The evening star is ...
by: Richard L. Withington
The solitude and silence of the frozen sub-arctic winter sets the mind to thinking and the sharpens the senses. Without ...
by: Richard L. Withington
Throughout the winter season Dr. Richard Withington provides a unique service to Round Islanders. He writes ...
by: Richard L. Withington
A few weeks ago, just after sunset, I saw a gorgeous ship upbound at Clayton... It was unusual because it was bathed ent...
by: Richard L. Withington
As we approach the holiday season it is appropriate to reflect on our circumstances that might otherwise be taken for gr...
by: Richard L. Withington
What actually makes you a River Rat?
A while ago, I ran into an old fellow who was reputed locally to be a "River Rat"...
by: Richard L. Withington
Getting to Grindstone - First glitch, the boys had thrown locking hitches on the dock lines. NEVER a locking hitch after November 1!
by: Richard L. Withington
Mystery!.......It was just before sunrise when my phone unexpectedly rang. Dark thoughts run through your head in the in...
by: Richard L. Withington
The man is getting worse, the weather is getting worse, the clock is running, the fireboat is unable to do much assistance...
by: Richard L. Withington
Usually, ships pass with their running lights and very little else showing.
by: Richard L. Withington
It isn't easy
When I first thought of over-wintering, I thought of all the free time to do just as I pleased. Perhaps a ...
by: Richard L. Withington
As with surgery, I will never know all there is to know about boating. Moving from being a recreational boater to a mariner is similar.
by: Richard L. Withington
In January the River took its leave, pulled a thick white blanket over itself, and rested. Freed from the turmoil of thr...
by: Richard L. Withington
In listening to the Inauguration, I was struck by our new President's call for individual responsibility. As I thought a...
by: Richard L. Withington
So you think you're a dedicated Thousand Islander? Dr. Dick Withington (also known as Doc) is enjoying his fourth consec...
by: Richard L. Withington
