The Week of October 17 to 23, 1999

Sunday October 17, 1999 This is how the daylight portion of Saturday ended. The low cloud lit with a shaft of sunlight after a day of overcast and dull gray. This morning is more of the same only now there are small amounts of precipitation available, so far its just rain but with such low temperatures it could easily become snow.

The Saga of Health Reform:Pat Atkinson Wants Fewer Health Boards and Fully Appointed Boards Sunday October 17, 1999 Mario deSantis presents a compelling argument for us to reevaluate government thinking as it relates to health care reform.

Machinery Operators Wanted Sunday October 17, 1999 Today we consider a "what if" scenario as our way of life continues to change what will things be like in the years to come on the prairies.

Will It Matter At All If There Is Spring? Monday October 18, 1999 This picture was taken at 0900 this morning looking into the wind to the North North West provokes some thoughts on location.

Halloween Decorations Monday October 18, 1999 Here are some pictures taken this morning of a house and yard fully decorated for Halloween.

Tuesday October 19, 1999 Its a sad commentary on reality but after so many days of it being overcast it seemed perfectly appropriate to take a picture of a little shaft of sunlight that glinted through this morning's sky at 0800.

DVD Tuesday October 19, 1999 Time to find out about this technology and consider how it will become part of our technical and entertainment world.

Wednesday October 20, 1999 It was exciting, yes exciting to see the sun once again this morning. With temperature up and that South West wind, this looks like a great fall day. This morning's picture was taken looking up in our back yard at 9:40 to the wispy windy clouds associated with upper winds from the South. When you go out today stop for a moment and appreciate the warmth of the sun.

Pass The Potatoes Wednesday October 20, 1999 A nostalgic look at sharing food together in a community setting, in keeping with the "fall supper" season.

Coop Cardlock Fuel Stop Progresses Thursday October 21, 1999 Coop's new truck fuel stop is taking shape but most of the project, so far has been "ground work."

The Pace of Life Thursday October 21, 1999 How are we doing, frantic, laid back, taking life as it comes. This short article discusses the issues involved.

What Do You See? Friday October 22, 1999 This is the sun's morning greeting here in Tisdale at 0810 with frozen dew on the football field and the stabbing low angle of the fall morning light. So how do we interpret images like this one and several others.

Junior Girls Soccer Friday October 22, 1999 Carrot River pays a visit and enjoys a great late afternoon of soccer with the grade six to nine Tisdale girl's team Thursday.

Health Reform:Digging Holes in the Ground Friday October 22, 1999 Only in Ensign will you see such remarkable and insightful criticism and in-depth explanation of issues in Saskatchewan health care. Today's article by Mario deSantis reveals the foolishness of "short-term management confusion.

Saturday October 23, 1999 Much anticipation for today's contest at 1:00 with Hudson Bay. The TMSS guys have had an excellent season and though Hudson Bay roughed them up last week the team is anxious to set thing right today. This picture was taken Friday night as the field was being prepared by Professor Zorn and the guys.