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Dear Reader...
I’ve been tossing around ideas for almost a month on what I should write about this time. I could rave about the baby lambs, share a bit more complaining and whining about the ‘big’ birthday that’s looming (I’ll save that for next time!), and now that I’ve got the paper all wrapped up and ready to send to the press I’m still staring at the blank spot on this last page, scolding myself for procrastinating!
The one thought that keeps coming to mind this time around is gratefulness to all of you - readers and advertisers alike - for making this job the best I’ve ever had. The comments and letters I receive from readers fuel my enthusiasm to make each issue better and more enjoyable. The press that prints this publication are a great bunch to work with. And then there’s the advertisers... without each of them there would be no Country Register.
This May/June issue marks the end of my first year of business, after taking over from Celia when she retired last summer. It has been a wonderful year, and all the angst and concerns I had about being able to continue on without her have not materialized (thank goodness!!). Over the years of working for Celia, and now on my own I have gotten to know many of you out there making some great friends in the process, and one of my goals in the coming years is to meet all of you personally.
There is nothing that inspires me more than going on road trips to meet the advertisers and I was able to take a few trips these past few months to visit advertisers in Okotoks, Calgary, Hwy. 16 east, and Drayton Valley. Whenever I visit the advertisers I’m proud that I can play a part in promoting them, and I’m extremely grateful that there are others out there - namely you readers - who feel the same way. Not only do you visit and support the businesses that advertise in The Country Register - you let them know you saw their ads.
Thank you to Celia for trusting in me to continue producing the great publication she began here in Alberta, thanks to my Sales Reps who make it possible for this paper to represent great businesses all over Alberta and beyond. Most of all, thank YOU readers and advertisers for your continued support of this little paper, and for making my first year at the helm such an enjoyable success!
- Ruth

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