Congratulations to the Oktoberfest Ladysmith Committee and the volunteers for organizing another successful event this past weekend.

Happy belated birthday to Joe (Jerry) Picard who turned 94 on Tues. Oct. 8. Best wishes from family and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers for the McGuire family on the loss of Michael on Sept. 29, at the age of 66. Michael was the husband of Faye and the father of Amy, Jennifer and Michael Jr.

Our deepest condolences to the Dagenais family on the loss of Gordon on Oct. 1, at the age of 70. He was the husband of Nicole and the father of Clarisse and Scotty.

Happy birthday to Erin Barber, Gina Gregory and Louise Gregory, these ladies are all celebrating their birthdays on Oct. 10.

Thanksgiving Monday is on Oct. 14. Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday since 1957. It is an opportunity for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.