Cheers:
Cheers to the volunteers who were part of the United Way Estevan’s Day of Caring last week. Those who benefitted from a Day of Caring project were very appreciative. The Sunshine Bags were a welcome treat, too.
Cheers to everybody who supported the Radiothon for Life for the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. It’s pretty incredible that the community could raise $159,000 in 12 hours.
Cheers to the people who donated empty cans and bottles to Team McIntyre’s fundraising efforts for the virtual Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History. Team McIntyre had their best year yet thanks to everybody’s support.
Cheers to the provincial government for finally easing restrictions on outdoor team sports, and allowing baseball, softball, soccer, football, field lacrosse and other athletes to enjoy some competition.
Cheers to the teachers in southeast Saskatchewan for the way in which they have persevered through this school year. It’s been particularly tough during the past two months with the frequent changes between in-person and remote learning.
Cheers to everybody who has purchased tickets for the Chase the Ace Draw in Oxbow. The money will make a big difference for recreation facilities in Oxbow.
Jeers:
Jeers to those who think that COVID-19 is strictly about a one per cent death rate. The percentage of people who survive, but with permanent lung, heart, kidney or liver damage, or with cognitive or mental health problems, is much higher.
Jeers to the motorists who have been speeding through the detour areas now that the 800-block of Fourth Street is closed to the public. If you’re driving on Third Street, please remember it’s a residential road.
Jeers to those who take their frustrations on COVID restrictions out on staff members at local businesses. They aren’t the ones who set the regulations.
