Originally published in Chinook Region newletter

On Monday, September 30^th, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or more commonly known as “Orange Shirt Day.”  September 30^th is the day that indigenous children were typically taken from their homes to attend residential school....

On September 17^th my Dad celebrated his 94^th birthday.  That’s old!  He and my mother still live in the home they’ve shared since 1970.  I must confess there are times I wish they were in a senior’s residence so someone could keep an eye on them, but that is not what they want, so we stand by trusting all will be well....

September is such a busy month!  I used to think that when my children were grown, September would be a breeze!  But alas, Churchland is just like school and September brings all the hustle and bustle of a back to school season!

First an update on the Tent Trailer. I think it’s going to be okay! The roof was secured, the tires were changed. I’m feeling much better about my purchase. (We’ll see what I think after we take it out in August!)