Elections started Sunday with the advance poll and next will be Election Day and we will find out who our mayors, councillors and warden are.
I see that someone is restoring the log house near the old train station in Campbell’s Bay. I’m so glad that someone is finally doing it.
I also noticed that the old general store is getting a facelift or should I say a small demolition and restoration. I’m happy to see such a great improvement and that they’re doing so well in their business.

There were a lot of Halloween parties held on Saturday night. I wasn’t able to attend any of them because I had company. I had invited my aunt Betty Mayhew, cousin Heather Boyd, girlfriend Sharon Crawford and my second cousin Cheryl Mayhew and her boyfriend Dennis O’Connor over. We enjoyed our evening of games and reminiscing and as usual it always ends too quickly.
On Oct. 28, Betty Mayhew’s grandson Quinton Mayhew married Tao Cassiday in a private ceremony at his parent’s (Mariella and Ricks) cottage in Manitoba. This was a shocker to the rest of the family because it was a surprise. Quinton’s brother-in-law Wesley, was actually the officiator. Tao and Quinton are both shy and wanted to have a very small wedding. I’m happy for both of you and I wish you a long and happy marriage.
Okay, now we’re getting the rainy season and even rainier season. We have had an absolutely ugly fall with the worst display of autumn leaves I’ve ever seen in this area. This year the leaves were not brilliant and bright like they usually are. On the other hand, I was talking to my sister Lynn who lives in Chilliwack, B.C. and she said that this is the nicest year they’ve ever had for colours and they usually don’t get any colour.
Just want to remind everyone to dig out all your flower bulbs that need to be dug out for the winter and put them away safely in your basements. Now it’s time to clean out the old garage again and make room for the truck to get in there to get out of the snow.
Time to mow your lawn, hopefully for the last time and do the maintenance on your machines and put them to bed for the winter. A lot of people have been telling me we’re supposed to have a lot of snow this winter so I guess we better be prepared.
It is also time to change all your batteries in your clocks, fire alarms and flashlights. Also clean out the chimneys, check the stove pipes, change all the filters and do any maintenance on your furnaces. When you own a house there is no end to the maintenance. Every month brings a different challenge.
Tuesday was Halloween and I’m sorry I was not at home but I had to work. I just love seeing the kids coming and looking at their faces because they’re so happy to get the treats. Next year I will be at home though because I am going to retire and I’ll be able to enjoy all the Halloweeners.
I would like to wish the following people a very happy birthday: Tim Frost and Lynn Graveline on Nov. 1, Chris Holland on Nov. 2, Jamie Sparling on Nov. 3, Jason Larivière on Nov. 4, Adam Frost on Nov. 5, Amy Crawford Jessica Frost and Barbara Sparling on Nov. 6 and Margaret Ann Mousseau on Nov. 7.
I would also like to wish Julie and Robert Bertrand a happy anniversary on Nov. 1.