Next week’s paper is a big one! Lots of interesting reading and plenty of photos too. Here’s a sampling of what to expect:

• with next week – October 6 to 12 – being Fire Prevention Week, tributes to the volunteer firefighters in Unity and Wilkie;
• photos and a report of a gruelling bike trek through the Rockies, all to aid the women of Rwanda – Dr. Linda Bloem was one of the bikers and Jim and Noella Chase were roadies;
• a wrap on this year’s farmers markets in Unity, along with looking ahead to next year;
• and on page 7, some perspective on benefits of shopping locally.

And as always, don’t forget to check out the ads — we have some wonderful entertainment coming up in several communities!

On the shopping local note, here’s a photo from the latest Shop Mob hit on a Unity store. These ladies were checking out gifts for grandchildren. See the October 7 Press-Herald for the details on Unity shop mobs.