Chronological Index of Ensign Articles for March of 1999
Welcome To March Monday March 1, 1999 With fog about and all that it entails take a look at things from a lamb's point of view.	By the week February 28 to March 6 March 7 to 13 March 14 to 20 March 21 to 27 March 28 to April 3
March Light Tuesday March 2, 1999 Come along on a ride to Saskatoon and back on Monday afternoon, take in the sights and perhaps gain some insights.
It Looks Like Spring (February 98) Wednesday March 3, 1999 This photo essay was made on the second week of February last year. It is interesting to compare the scenes then and now.
The Limitations of Perceptual Reality Part 3 : Where is God? Thursday March 4, 1999 After considering how we preceive then what we preceive it is time to consider the ultimate perception. This exploration is conducted by Timothy W. Shire
Friday March 5, 1999 The snow storm the whipped around Southern Saskatchewan missed us and though it is cool at -21 and we have gusting winds this morning as you can see at 8:00 it promises to be a nice day. That is very thin cloud near the horizon that is giving us that fuzzy sunrise. Enjoy Friday, it only comes once a week.
Just A Little White Stuff Friday March 5, 1999 Mike Townsend fills us in with a couple of pictures on a surprise snowfall in Kamloops, British Columbia's desert valley.
Fritjof Capra: The Theory of Living Systems.Part 1 Saturday March 6, 1999 James deSantis tells us the story and explains the development of one of the most renown thinkers of our time. This is part one of a three part series, Part 2 will be seen on Monday and Part 3 on Tuesday.
Sunday a foggy morning Sunday March 7, 1999 The deep foggy of the night is quickly disappearing here but will linger in the South of the province until noon. A large number of upgrades have gone into the background of Ensign this morning We welcome James deSantis for the second time today this article appearing today is the first of three and parts 2 and 3 will appear tomorrow and Tuesday. Due to a server failure yesterday morning we were unable to upload yesterdays upgrades.
Systems Dynamics In Education: Constructivism and Knowing Thyself Sunday March 7, 1999 Mario deSantis practices what he preaches and he points out the impossiblity of separating education from its society. Keep in mind that Mario's endnotes are all dynamic and the meat of his article is in these references.
.Seed Companies - A Competitive Alternative Monday March 8, 1999 Small farm based seed farms make for a more competitive and alternative to the growth of the large scale grain handling companies.
Technological problems Monday March 8, 1999 Our appologies to you have been trying to get to this site, we are experiencing difficulties with the server or the network, perhaps both and access to Ensign has been slow for the past few days. Our E-mail is not functioning so if you have sent me e-mail Saturday or Sunday I have not and will not receive it unless you direct it to my alternate e-mail address ftl@sk.sympatico.ca. We do not know when these problems will be cleared up but it could take a full week or an hour, somewhere in there.
This Odd House - Over Grown Tuesday March 9, 1999 The trees have claimed the site of an aging crumbling farm house West of Melfort.
Horse Talk Tuesday March 9, 1999 An interview with three of Tisdale's biggest citizens.
Fritjof Capra: The Theory of Living Systems.Part 2 Wednesday March 10, 1999 James deSantis shares with us his second article discussing the implications of the work of Fritjof Capra.
Slidin' Wednesday March 10, 1999 We not be able to regain our childhood but four energetic girls let us enjoy their later afternoon fun.
Technical Problems Continue Wednesday March 10, 1999 Yesterday morning SaskTel's DNS server crashed before 8:00, by 10:30 it was functioning and only temporarily quiting, they booted it again at 4:00 and reported that by 5:30 it was functioning normally. However, the server we use for Ensign crashed Tuesday night and is running very slowly, efforts are being made to correct the problem so please hang in there with us. Due to the SaskTel problems I did not upload Tuesday's edition of Ensign until 9:40 in the evening. SaskTel's ragged performance lately is causing trouble for both our web server and the one in our office, let's hope they soon get their problems sorted out.
The Madison Thursday March 11, 1999 With spring on the way that building fever is setting in once again as Tisdale's housing boom carries over from last year with a new proposed condominium and more private homes on the way.
Fritjof Capra: The Theory of Living Systems.Part 3 Thursday March 11, 1999 James deSantis' third and final installment on the philosopher Fritjof Capra brings us to the conclusion. The uplifting and positive nature of this modern thinker gives us all something to work toward and realise that we can make things better.
51 Dodge Friday March 12, 1999 My favourite colour, blue and this blue beauty is an eye full. The owner has just taken it out of storage because he needed the room and this machine is for sale.
Best Value Opens Saturday Friday March 12, 1999 Zellers closes for good and the new store is getting ready for business with a full staff of part time workers.
Saturday March 13, 1999 Though the weatherman talks of warmer weather this is a slow spring largely because of the premature arrive of the season last year. Seems a little cool this morning and a sharp South East Wind.
The Best Saturday March 13, 1999 The first article on defining some of the best things in Tisdale.
Lack of Vision in Saskatchewan Education Sunday March 14, 1999 Mario deSantis points out in a short editorial the failure for education leaders within government to demonstrate the skills that students most need.
Red Eye Ball Hockey Sunday March 14, 1999 Beeland Coop holds its second annual street hockey tournament in its parking lot this weekend.
Temperatures Above Zero Sunday March 14, 1999 Take a look at a couple of pictures of water collecting on Tisdale streets on Saturday then check back to what it looked like a year ago.
Monday, The Ides of March, 1999 The picture at right was taken about two weeks ago when I interrupted this pair looking for a Taco place. Wild windy morning out there today.
Great Expectations Tuesday March 16, 1999 People of all ages life on a single concept and that is hope and the expectations of what is to come.
Dutch Elm Warfare Wednesday March 17, 1999 The battle to save the Elm tree in Tisdale and in Saskatchewan as a whole is limb to limb street warfare.
Shelter Belt Cleanup Thursday March 18, 1999 Here is a farmer knocking down some older trees to give a better view of his farm yard and clear away the trees that are nearing the end of their cycle.
Faster Than Light Communications Installs New Computers at Red Earth Thursday March 18, 1999 FTLComm installs new machines at Red Earth and lets you have a look at the new computer lab fitted out with a mix of Macintosh and Acer computers.
John William Head Memorial Education Centre Work Nearing Completion Thursday March 18, 1999 This is an update on the renovations to Red Earth's high school with some insight in to life in the community and the role played by the school.
Spirit Week At John William Head Memorial Education Centre Thursday March 18, 1999 Meet some of Red Earth's super kids who are celebrating the end of winter with some activities this week.
Technology Vs People Friday March 19, 1999 Best Value installs shoplifting technology across its entrance as it intends to operate store with low work force.
Friday March 19, 1999 Three grade seven guys on their way to school (8:40) on this dull Friday morning. For two this year's hockey season is over but the tall guy reports that his team still has a tournament to play in Saskatoon. Yesterday these fellows were among the grade sevens who put on the great heritage day display in the RecPlex theatre as a part of education week. Sorry I was to late getting there to show you any pictures of the great event. Today is the second day of the six team Open Master's Men's Curling championship we should have pictures in tomorrow's edition of this event.
Saturday March 20, 1999 That early morning cloud cover will disappear shortly and it looks like it going to be a fine spring day. Sorry we did not get some pictures of the Masters Tournament I tried to get some of the banquet but just did not connect.
Rash Developing In Our Back Yard Saturday March 20, 1999 Interesting development in our back yard and upon looking around it looks like the plague is spreading.
System Dynamics In Education: Failures of the Current System Sunday March 21, 1999 Mario deSantis explains how the current approach in our school's is crippling our students and reducing their chances to be creative problem solvers.
How A Laser Printer Works? Sunday March 21, 1999 After repairing a couple of laser printers here is an understandable explanation as to how these useful mechanisms work.
Watch Out For The Fine Print At Burger King Monday March 22, 1999 Reversing a "tip" Ensign takes back its recommendation about Burger King.
Short Lines Monday March 22. 1999 Canadian National and Canadian Pacific have begun the process of divesting themselves of branch lines and are being replaced by US companies willing to take over the short line operations.
Patterson Welding Builds New Facility Tuesday March 23, 1999 Established welding and repair company is building a new shop on the West side of town.
Closely Watched Trains Tuesday March 23, 1999 Reflecting on the movement of trains and how this relates to the global economy and prospects of change to economic conditions.
"Conscience Doth Make Cowards Of Us All" Wednesday March 24, 1999 A brief explanation of the history of Yugoslavia and the situation that has lead to today's bombing in the area. (Photo at right from Canadian aircraft archive.)
We Have A Problem Wednesday March 24, 1999 A close look at soil conditions in the Tisdale area as it relates to moisture content and what that means for this year's planting.
Education Facing Overwhelming Challenge Thursday March 25, 1999 Our Education system has the money, the people and need but those elements will not come together without the acceptance of responsibility to find local solutions.
32 Fowl Weather Friends Thursday March 25, 1999 The first of the summer flock have returned from their winter vacation.
Yard Sale Season Returns Friday March 26, 1999 Meet one of our neighbours as he sets out his yard sale sign as the season of private marketing begins.
A Touch of Virga Friday March 26, 1999 There is a certain dampness in the morning clouds, this picture was taken at 0800 this morning. For more images of these spring clouds click on the picture.
Saturday March 27, 1999 What a wind, it is howling out here this morning. You will notice that therash that developed last week continues to spread so that only that little line of snow is left in the back yard. Work continues on the Ensign Index, it is a good way to find things on this site but it is still only about 25% of the material and will have to see each letter of the alphabet get its own page shortly as the size is slowing the loading of the page. I would appreciate any feedback you might have on the index or anything you see in Ensign.
Sunday March 28, 1999 The picture above is from sunset Saturday night.
Transitions Sunday March 28, 1999 Here is a look at Tisdale's golf course as it sits awaiting the changes the season brings. There is a QuickTime VR panorama at the end of the page that takes a few moments to load.
System Dynamics In Education: Commonality of Structure and Behaviour Monday March 29, 1999 Mario deSantis explains the way using a system could not only stream line education but how it would enrich the stutent's experience by permitting the exploration of a wider range of topics with competent techniques.
Melissa Virus Uses Microsoft Applications Tuesday March 30, 1999 The poor design and unsecure nature of Microsoft applications make it vunerable to the sort of thing that Melissa can do.
63 Ford Hard Top Wednesday March 31, 1999 Here are some pictures of a car that is thirty-six years old. I have touched up the rust spots on it and the chrome of the sixties lives again on the pages of Ensign.
Never Enough Money For SAHO Wednesday March 31, 1999 When is $50,000,000 not enough money? When SAHO wants to fix the year 2000 problem. ($50 million would buy 19,230 brand new business type Macintosh Computer systems or 33,333 Windows 98 computers 366Mhz 64Mb 6GB)
Wednesday March 31, 1999 With definitely cooler temperatures and a chance of snow coming with today's North wind we are declaring March going out like a Lion, albeit a gentle Puma type Lion, but still a Lion. ( This morning's photograph is actually our street at 8:00 this morning with the enhancement of the Cougar. Mountain Lion portion of the picture from Donna's Cougar Page.)