Leave it to Weaver: Time flies when you’re having fun

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TAYLOR WEAVER

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I’m fairly certain I’ve used this headline in a previous column, but it sure rings true today.

Inspiration for this writing came after looking at today’s date and realizing summer has almost come and gone.

As many readers know, Lloyd can turn into somewhat of a

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2017 ghost town on weekends during the summer with many going to the lake, but that doesn’t mean there’s lack of excitement.

This past weekend, Chels and I were two of said lake people as we booked a tent site at Sandy Beach for a couple nights to enjoy some of the great outdoors and play a round of golf.

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Re: Leeway from Lloyd: How safe are city bike paths?

Iwant to commend the City of Lloydminster for adopting a trail and sidewalk master plan in 2022. I was able to participate in two focus groups during the process and feel heard.

It is encouraging to see new trails being constructed, and I have already noticed people using the trail south of 44 St / Highway 17 between 40 Ave and 45 Ave.

However, with the popularity of cycling and e-bike technology developments, I’d like to suggest that the City adopt a formal and on-going engagement process.

My proposal is the creation of a City of Lloydminster Cycling

Advisory committee - meeting as needed. I think this committee would have the most impact being part of the City’s governance structure.

Some projects that this committee could be involved with include:

• An inventory and assessment of bike racks at public and institutional locations throughout the community.

• Provide perspective on bicycle access and parking for specific projects such as the Cenovus Energy Hub.

• Collaborate with the transportation, planning and land development departments on the creation of a bicycle parking and infrastructure design guide relevant to Lloydminster.

The committee would also be a sounding board with matters such as e-bike technology, safety concerns, bicycle theft, and special events.

In closing, I want to say thank you to Mayor Aalbers and the City’s Recreation department for their essential roles in two successful “Bike with the Mayor” events in 2019 and 2022.

Cycling is almost always fun but going for a ride with fellow community members is even more joy-filled.

- Ben Harrison

Border Banter

Benoit-Leipert: They don’t make ‘em like they used to

purely literal, unfortunately.

I hate to air my dirty laundry, especially at a new workplace.

Don’t get me wrong … I’ve been working here at the Meridian Source for nearly a month now, and it’s been great!

When I say airing my dirty laundry, I’m being

Back in mid-June, our washer quit draining. I have a 15-yearold and a 13-year-old in soccer, so that’s not ideal, but socks can be washed quite effectively in a stainless steel sink with detergent and rubber gloves.

Wring, wring, wring! It’s bad luck on the other line.

I’m no stranger to adversity. A broken washer is better than a broken driving foot, which is what I was dealing with a year ago today.

But believe it or not, we were also dealing with a broken washer just over a year ago. The washer was about 8 years old and had been moved from house to house. It washed clothing, sheets and towels in a house with two adults, five kids and two dogs. So, I understand why it was tired.

What I don’t understand is why, when we were finally able to afford a new laundry pair, the integral machine quits so soon.

Meanwhile, my mom gives me the news she and dad just retired their washer of nearly 25 years. Yes, they bought it when I was 14.

Our saving grace is the one-year warranty. But we’ve had someone into our home to fix it three times now.

Each time he comes he changes a new part and leaves me disappointed and heading to my parents’ house, the laundromat or a friend’s place. Too bad the warranty doesn’t cover mileage.

I’m not blaming the repairman, but I’ll say for a fact that appliances and their parts aren’t made like they were 20 years ago. Maybe I should try to find an older used one ... it might be more trustworthy than the one we bought less than a year ago.