In the Community

The fine weather, very much like summer, has made it possible for great progress in harvesting. The last few days have seen many fields emptied and several farmers completing their harvest.

Harvest is still chugging along with great seasonal temperatures aiding the process. And of course the absence of Jack Frost, so far, is also helpful. Delta Co-op has discovered the Riders are coming to their location Oct. 1.

I am writing in remembrance of my dad, who passed away Sept. 11, 1993. His birthday was Aug. 15, 1924. He was a champion violin player. I overheard him one time saying he used to play fiddle with Don Messer. He taught me how to play a bit of guitar.

Vivacious Vivaldi, boisterous Bach, folk songs English and Irish, even some quirky Cuban compositions were on the program for the first concert of season three of Music for the Soul.

The Borden Threshermen's Club cut their wheat field Sept. 15, in preparation for their annual Threshing Day Sept. 29.

Glenburn Regional Park is closing down for the season. Thanks to all the management and staff who worked so hard this summer to keep the park up and running. It was a great summer, only the odd weekend not so nice.

September is upon us, and the first day back to school. Our school system delayed starting up the last week of August until Sept. 4, after the last big holiday of summer, Labour Day. Irene Greer is back to driving the local Baljennie school bus.

The first day of kindergarten was Sept. 5, and found 10 young students eagerly joining the others at H. Hardcastle School.

A few months ago an article in the Regional Optimist advised the public as to what takes place in our small Resort Village of Aquadeo. At that time, the headline read: "Something is always happening.

No, Sonningdale has not disappeared off the map. We haven't even been sleeping. Well some of us have, but farmers, probably not too much. The usual tasks are in full swing as expected.