Thrift Store welcomes new supervisor

By Joan Janzen
joanjanzen@yahoo.com

There’s a new face at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Kindersley. Eddy Diehl has been working as the Thrift Store’s supervisor for a little over three weeks now and is keeping extremely busy.

Eddy and her husband moved to Kindersley twelve years ago and have been operating businesses since their arrival. She comes equipped with years of experience that will prove beneficial in her new position.

“Every job I’ve had has been in a management position,” Eddy said. And even though the job is a huge change from her past occupations, she feels like she is a good fit for the Thrift Store. “I like to be busy. I can’t be idle; I like to fill any slow times. Everybody tells me I’m just like a hurricane,” she laughed.

She also describes herself as a team player. “But I don’t expect anything from my staff that I wouldn’t do myself,” she said.

Eddy has made the most of her time at the Thrift Store, so much so that you may not even see her when you visit. That’s because she is hidden away, working in the back, going through donations. After each donation is brought in, it’s put in a bin, cleaned, sorted and priced before being placed on a shelf.

Every donation is appreciated and helps to provide services for people in the community, such as food hampers for those who haven’t already received a hamper from the local food bank. The Salvation Army works closely with the Crisis Centre, food bank and other organizations in Kindersley.

Thrift store staff loves receiving quality, good reusable donations but unfortunately can’t accept mattresses, baby furniture and garbage. Any donations can be dropped off at the store during working hours only, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

More than anything, Eddy wants to continue to provide the best service, merchandise and prices, accompanied by a friendly atmosphere where customers feel welcome. It seems to be working because the thrift store has been bustling, and sales have been good as well. The staff keeps adding new items every day, which is an added attraction.

Additional upcoming attractions include regular sales, a Christmas in July sale and a new look for the store. There will also be a guest book at the front where customers can leave a positive comment.

Along with your comments, take a minute to wish Eddy a warm welcome to the Thrift Store.

Eddy Diehl