The Editor:
With the flooding event that happened on July 10, unfortunately, we were some of the people who were affected and as a result, we lost our basement. Because of this, there are some very heartfelt thank you messages we have to share.
First, thanks to Gwen Skjerpen and Bob and Karen Wilhelm, who, without being asked, came to our side and helped haul, haul and haul some more until our basement was but a shell. Without you, we would probably still be hauling. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.
Thanks also to Kirk, Wayne and others at Peterson Construction. At the time of the flood they were in the process of repaving our street. It was blocked off, so they went above and beyond when we requested a large garbage bin from Regens Disposal. They co-ordinated the delivery, guided the truck in and with the help of their track hoe operator, set the bin on our driveway. When we were done, they helped Regens remove it. Without that bin being placed there, we didn’t know what we were going to do with all the damaged material. We thank you very much.
Also thanks to Regens Disposal. When we placed the call for the bin, they delivered without hesitation and hauled it away, on request. A life saver.
Last, but not least, we thank Johnson Plumbing and Heating because as a result of the flood, we lost our furnace and as everyone knew, it was extremely warm outside and after calling them we had a new furnace installed within two days. Thanks to Brad Johnson because our air conditioner broke down late at night, shortly after the furnace was installed. It was 10:30 p.m. I knew what the problem was but needed a certain part. I called Brad at his home and had the part in my hands within 20 minutes.
Everybody can say how small town Saskatchewan isn’t as great as a big city lifestyle, but after all the efforts of the people I have spoken about, I will take small town Saskatchewan anytime.
Again, thank you all.
Greg Curtis
Estevan
