FROM WHERE I SIT: Another Day

With the weather finally warming up, I see signs of life in the flower beds. The tulip and allium bulbs I planted last fall are poking through. I haven’t done any bed cleanup or checked the perennials because I’ve been busy. I have to say it’s a bit concerning that Roy caught our stray, Rocky digging some holes in the yard. When he showed up mysteriously last September, he was a model dog. Never barked, never dug, never pooped in public. He seemed too good to true. A month or so later he dug a hole in a flowerbed that I promptly covered with a piece of plywood thinking that would send a message and I thought it did. Obviously, until we can mulch all the beds (after spring seeding) he’d better watch his step. No one has the time or inclination to police his behaviour.

The incessant spring winds and tinder dry conditions are the perfect scenario for out-of-control fires. As I drove home from Edmonton the other day, the huge plumes of smoke seemed entirely too close to home. Of course, you can’t really tell until you’re much closer, but it is scary to contemplate the financial and psychological loss of such a ruthless force. As it was, it was two or three miles east of us. No one, but no one is safe from this threat. The usual fire bans and cautionary words about the hazards of careless smoking and faulty mufflers seem to be necessary annual reminders. Be careful and be safe.

The desire and need for organizing and decluttering are an ongoing, day in day out reality. But the urge hits overdrive in spring. Vehicles, garages, basements, sheds are fair game. When you can throw open the doors and let sunshine and fresh air flood the space, it energizes a person. When a trip to the landfill (or optimally donation centres) is made easier by warm spring days, more can get accomplished more easily. Soon, garage sales signs will sprout like dandelions and I love it. It’s definitely counter intuitive to want to purge on one hand and buy more on the other, but it is the truth about more people than you know.

If organizing whatever you have…and that can be everything from your sock drawer or pantry to rooms and buildings dedicated to hobbies, interests, side businesses…you may want to check out a website and YouTube channel called Clutterbug. Cass has created a quiz that helps determine which of four bugs you are based on how you like to see (or not) and use your stuff. No one is a pure Butterfly, Bee, Cricket or Ladybug but some gradation of each. I’m sure a person could

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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

2 Positions

The Village of Chipman is seeking candidates for a Public Works Student Labourer through the end of August.

Under the supervision of Chipman Public works, the participant will be required to carry out a variety of maintenance and general labour–related duties. This is a hands on position involving a variety of tasks including:

-grass cutting and grounds maintenance

-painting curbs, public works buildings and facilities

-general clean-up

-light servicing of grounds maintenance equipment

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Please submit resume no later than May 10, 2023 to:

The Village of Chipman Administration Office

4816-50 th Street

Chipman, AB T0B 0W0

Fax: (780) 363-2386 go down a rabbit hole of videos but resist the urge.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

My results say I’m a Butterfly. I need easy, visible solutions like clear containers and boxes or baskets without lids. Closed storage needs large labels. While this is true for nearly everyone, butterflies especially need to see what they have in order not to forget what they have. Out of sight, out of mind. I’ve been pondering that category and I think she may be onto something. So, to give it a try in my studio/office I ran a number of clear rectangular vases through the dishwasher and am gradually filling them with supplies. For now, it’s baby steps. Let’s just say I’ve gotten on various bandwagons whole hog before, buying books, supplies, tools only to discover that

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Our Lady of Good Counsel, Skaro 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays @ 9:00 am St. Michael the Archangel, St. Michael 2nd, and 4th Sundays @ 9:00 am

Administrative Office: Our Lady of the Angels Parish 10004 ~ 101 St., Fort Sask. 780.998.3288

Email: olangels.ftsask@caedm.ca www.olafortsask.caedm.ca

LAMONT UNITED CHURCH 5306 - 51 Ave., Lamont, AB 780-895-2145 may not have been the best new idea or interest or answer at all. I do know I wish I had a nickel for every time I have to open a box, bag, bin, basket, or drawer to remind myself what I so carefully stashed inside. It’s crazy making.

Rev. Deborah Brill S UNDAY S ERVICES 11:15 A . M .

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So, let’s wind this up here. Whether you are glued to Sportsnet, poking around in the yard, or cleaning the garage, stay safe and sane. There’s always another day, from where I sit.

Lamont Alliance Church

5007 44 st., Lamont 780-895-2879

Sunday Service 10 am

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Pastor Darren Anderson

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Lutheran Church

20577 TWP 550 Fort. Sask. (7km East of Josephburg) 780-998-1874

Pastor Rev. Jeff Dul

Worship Service 9:30 am Sunday School (during service) Coffee after Service

Bruderheim Community Church

4904 Queen Street 780-796-3775

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Worship 10:30 am

All are Welcome!

Pastor Wayne Larson

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Community Church

21380 Township Road 550 Josephburg, Alberta 780-998-9331 josephburgchurch@albertacom.com

Sunday Worship 10:30am

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Fellowship & coffee following service

Pastor Brad Diprose

Worship Leader Debra Morris

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