Hunters are looking at the skies and wondering if their deer stands are sinking. Fishermen should be able to fish out the back door or from their boat as they paddle to work.

It has always dried up, even after Noah. Most of those I visit with are ready for the drying to start. No rain is predicted for Saturday through Monday.

The Oney's Double O Charolais Ranch Fall Production Auction will be Saturday, with the meal starting at 11 a.m. and the sale at 1 p.m. Alton and David have some of the finest performing Charolais cattle anywhere in the country. They are efficient users of forage and have calving ease that will place a calf on the ground annually. You can see the cattle Friday and prior to sale time.

Travel off Loop 390 toward Harleton and watch for the ranch sign on the right side of the road. They are selling pounds with the calf crop. These Charolais will cross with your cow herd and wean heavy calves. Call 903-935-3554.

Marshall Lions Club had its 34th annual fund-raising barbecue Tuesday night at Marshall Civic Center. The "sit-down" attendance was off some, but carry-outs were at an all-time high.

Now we are ready for the Lions Pancake Supper.

"When you take responsibility for your own actions, you will get to the root of the problem," said Trey Talley of Team Impact. Team Impact will be at Waskom First Baptist Church Oct. 23 to 25.

The team will present a program for children and adults at 7 p.m. each day. These body builders and strength specialists will demonstrate what can be done with our body and "who" provides the power.

The team is led by Talley, who is the author of "Teenage Construction Zone." The book will direct lives of all ages. The programs are free and the content is priceless. The group will also host school assemblies. Call 903-687-3413 for more information. Bring a group and arrive early.

"Friends will either help you build your foundation for a lifetime of success or a lifetime of heartache."

The weather made no difference last Tuesday evening as the Waskom Volunteer Fire Department and EMS had their annual fish supper and auction. The weather could have been a factor, but not for the 260 who ate with us and those that paid a total of $5,368.50 at the auction. The proceeds go into the fireman's fund.

Teacakes (14) sold for $80 to more than $100 per group. A hoop of cheese went for $220, and gift certificates for $25 brought up to $35. People enjoyed themselves and helped the volunteer firefighters and their efforts. The elected officials were not just visiting and spending, but really supporting the community. Ask the next one you see if they were in attendance, as few missed.

"Look at life through the windshield, not the rear view mirror."

A Private Applicators Training Course will be presented at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the Harrison County Extension office (south side of square). This training will allow you to purchase and use restricted-use pesticides, herbicides and more. There is a manual available for $25, so go get one today and be ready for tomorrow's program.

This will be a positive and beneficial program, so don't miss it. It will be a good way to use up a rainy day. Call 903-935-8413.

If you are in the cattle business, there is an opportunity to add to the cow herd and improve your bull power Saturday at Hays Bros. Angus Ranch near Arcadia, La. They will auction 40 service-age bulls carrying the best of bloodlines and 500 Brangus-type bred commercial heifers either for fall or spring calving. They will be sold in small groups. These cattle were developed in our area — some in Harrison County — and are working females. Call Dusty Taylor at 318-245-8800 for more information.

Don't concern yourself with your garden or landscape — it will dry out and then we can start our good practices. With the impact of the moisture, cotton root rot can become a major problem for trees and bushes. There is no cure, so just hope it was not present in the soil.