From the Editor's Computer
It is often said that we end up teaching
that which we most need to learn ourselves.
That certainly seems to be true for me this year.
Yes, I am at a point where it seems I have
no choice but to make changes as I need to slow down, pause, rest lots, just
breathe, and start heeding all the other advice and insights I have shared with
you in my editorials while I am in this particular stage of my life.
My schedule has gone though massive changes
as well. I’m someone who only goes to Red Deer when I absolutely can’t avoid it,
which generally worked out to once every three to five years. Now I’m in Red Deer two to three times a week for
acupuncture and other health-related appointments! Those trips consume a lot of my limited
energy.
As such, I made the hard decision to resign
from the Alix Public Library. I have
enjoyed my years there – helping people find the perfect book to read, or just
the right piece of information they were looking for. I especially have enjoyed the various visits
with patrons through the years – I learnt lots from each of you, and was given
many tidbits to ponder. Thank you.
I would also like to extend a HUGE thank you to Christine MacSween
for stepping up to bat and doing such a great job at the library this summer
while I’ve been off. Terry Holdstock
will be providing library service once Christine’s stint is finished.
As well, I am very thankful for your
support and understanding during this
time, and for everyone who has helped me continue to publish the paper in the
previous months. The gals who have
helped with the deliveries have been life-savers!
That said, I am not out and about as in the
past making it a bit more challenging to put the paper together, so I am going
to need even more help from all of you than before. I encourage you to submit your coming events,
community/organization news, pictures, and good news tales so we can continue
to have a quality newspaper worth reading.
Thank you…………………………………………….
Beth
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