As much as we hate to say farewell to summer, autumn is rolling in with a fantastic show of colour. It really is worth getting out and taking a drive. I think the most beautiful spots are on the Meeting Lake Park road, the Reserve Lake road and at the Cooperation Hill. I really wonder why we find so much to complain about when we can view this beauty right outside our door.
Harvest is on again off again depending on the weather. I have been told the yield for peas might be a little lower than hoped for but that the quality is high. We all wish a safe harvest time for the farmers.
A recent visitor said there had to be something in the water in Rabbit Lake and that he was going to start drinking it as medicine. On Sept. 13 Henry Konopelski became the third Rabbit Lake resident to turn 90 this summer.
Henry is an amazing gentleman, and I mean gentleman. No matter what the situation Henry is always positive and finds the good in everyone.
Henry was born in the Cooperation district just south of Rabbit Lake and he still lives on his home farm. After his father passed away, Henry began farming at the age of 14 and has farmed ever since. Is he still farming? Well he may not be doing it all but he is still involved with his son and nephew. This will be Henry鈥檚 76th harvest.
You can find Henry and his wife Mary in Rabbit Lake at the coffee shop or seniors鈥� centre every morning. Minus 40 degree weather and blowing snow have not yet stopped Henry and Mary from making the 15-mile trip each day. Everyone joins in saying 鈥渉appy birthday鈥� to Henry Konopelski.
Friends gathered at the seniors鈥� centre Sept. 14 for coffee and cake. Jeanette Krelow provided the cake.
Speaking of water, the village water system was thoroughly cleaned recently. With the distribution tank being cleaned and the water lines swabbed, we should have good water for the winter.
Last week I missed some Rabbit Lake kids who are attending school in Spiritwood. Good luck to Liam Aumack and Isaiah, Tasia, Brianna and Kreeson Pritchard.
