Just when harvest was progressing so well, we experienced a heavy rain today. With shorter days, drying will be slow even though the forecast tells us that fine weather will prevail for the rest of the week. We hope that it lasts while.
Antonyna Ottison and daughter Anastatia returned recently from a month spent visiting relatives and friends in Ukraine. Wayne Ottison travelled to Ukraine as well, spending the last week with Antonyna and Anastatia. Their trip was uneventful and they thoroughly enjoyed their visit.
 Ken and Sheila Hawkins of Victoria, B.C., are once again enjoying the harvest season with Keith and Debbie Pike. Ken and Debbie are cousins. When visiting during this season Ken and Sheila get involved in all the farm activities.
A belated happy 91st birthday to Florence Pike who celebrated her special day Oct. 11 with visits from many members of her family, who enjoyed birthday cake with her. We wish her all the best in the year to come.
Harvest service will be held in St. Paul's Church, Forest Bank, Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend this Thanksgiving service.
A big thank you to Becky Doig of Battlefords Publishing who hosted a very enjoyable noon luncheon for the correspondents of the Regional Optimist Oct. 8. Besides a delicious meal, there is an opportunity to visit with other correspondents. Helena Pike and Vic Hult were pleased to attend.
Gully Gus says, "You are never fully dressed until you wear a smile."
