Another harvest is almost in the bins! In casually talking to the farmers in this area most are done or very nearly done. After an exceptionally dry June and a lower than average rainfall in July and August, the harvest season has been wet. I am not a farmer, but I can only imagine the stress on the patience when the weather turns bad. I do, however, appreciate the contributions farmers make to our lifestyles.
Congratulations go to John and Arlene Hildebrand on the birth of Jacob John Hildebrand Sept 20. Jacob is a grandson for Marlene Hildebrand and a brother for Kaleb.
Congratulations also go to Irene Kuffert on celebrating her 80th birthday. All but one of Irene’s eight children was able to be together in Saskatoon Oct. 11 for the celebration. Although Irene now lives in Saskatoon she was a diligent community worker in Rabbit Lake for many years. All the best to you, Irene!
The Harvest Supper is a tradition for Thanksgiving Saturday here in Rabbit Lake. This year the Rabbit Lake Community Hall Board organized a supper that was enjoyed by about 200 people. Thanks to all who donated, worked at and supported this annual fundraiser.
Once again the Rabbit Lake and District Museum Board is working to preserve the past. Oct. 15 the teacherage that was formerly at Acton School and more recently in Ron and Joan Tomanek’s yard, settled onto new footings at the museum. According to Stella Ewanchuk, who taught at Acton, the little teacherage also served as a school. Apparently Acton School burned and Brada School was moved to Acton. During the time that arrangements could be made to do the move, classes continued in the teacherage. The museum board would be interested in knowing which teachers may have lived in the little house and any other interesting facts that might involve the teacherage.
Oct. 20 Wright Choice seed cleaning plant held a customer appreciation lunch and a seminar on molasses (animal feed) at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall. From the look of the number of cars on the street there must have been a good turn out.
The Rabbit Lake community sends its condolences to Phyllis Maloney and her family on the passing of her son and their brother, Norman Maloney and also to Ken and Donna Allchurch on the passing of Donna’s mother, Audrey Giesbrecht.
