Friday 16 August 2024

August 16, 2024 Chautauqua

Beth's Ponderings

   Well, I’m still alive and still kicking!  And, more importantly, I’m still publishing this newspaper!

   A very heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who reached out with their words of support and encouragement.  It is so nice to know how the paper has impacted and touched your lives.

   An even bigger THANK YOU to everyone who made donations.  Your support, as well as your trust and confidence in me, means more than I express in mere words.

   While the worst of the situation is hopefully behind me now (fingers crossed), I’m not completely out of the woods yet.  I paid to the end of May’s printing, but still owe for June, and now July’s.

   I haven’t heard yet if I qualify for the grant or not.  I did hear back that we had to make adjustments to my application as I ended up in the wrong category for being a sole proprietor.  Fingers crossed they accepted the changes and I’m still being considered for it.

   If you haven’t made a donation yet, there is still time.  If you are a business or organization who is unable to donate, please consider placing an ad in the paper.  Ad rates can be found below.

  Also, I am having a “Save the Chautauqua” Art Sale at 4910 47th St. in Mirror weekends in August from 10 AM - 4;30 PM.  For sale are original artworks, inspiration card decks, my two chapbooks and my music album, as well as other items.  Everyone welcome!

   This sale is a great chance for you to see what else I do with my time - when I’m not working on, or delivering, the paper.

   Again, I’d like to thank you for all your support - in the past, currently, and in the future.  You are all the reason I continue to publish The Chautauqua.  Thank you!  

Beth


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 Whether you've enjoyed reading The Chautauqua from the first issue 22+ years ago, are a brand new reader, or somewhere in between, I sincerely hope that The Chautauqua has enriched your life, as much as it has enriched mine publishing it.  If you would like to help ensure it continues to enrich others like yourself, I ask you to please consider making a donation to The Chautauqua. There are three methods available:   

Mail a cheque or money order (made out to Beth Richardson – Chautauqua) to Box 261 Mirror, AB T0B 3C0 

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   Your support and kindness is always greatly appreciated, and I look forward to continuing to bring joy and inspiration to you with each issue. Thank you so much and have a marvellous day!

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