Farewell Strathmore!

Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter

 

Saying goodbye brings with it mixed emotions, sadness at the thought of leaving this great town behind and excitement about the new realm of possibilities opening up.
As many of you know I have spent the last five years working as your community reporter at the Strathmore Times.
In that time I have had the opportunity to literally share in hundreds, if not thousands, of moments with all of you. I have cried with a lot of you – maybe more than I should have at times – as you trusted me to share your stories with the integrity and respect they deserved, and more often I have laughed and joined in on many celebrations year after year.
While clearing files off of my office computer I had a chance to look through some of the thousands of photos I have taken over the years, it was amazing to see a flashback of different events and faces.
I couldn’t even to begin to list off all of the memories I will be taking with me, from all of the articles written to events covered, each and every one different, and fun in its own way.
I’m moving on, which you have all guessed by now, but will continue to come back every once in awhile to visit, and to check out some of the events I don’t think I’ll ever be able to leave behind, like the rodeo.
My last official day in the office will be May 11, so if you get a chance and want to, come by and say goodbye. We will have a gathering between 4 – 6:30 p.m. refreshments at the Strathmore Times office.
Thanks for the memories Strathmore!