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If you are not absolutely delighted in the weather we have been having, then you need to take off the blinders. What an awesome display of fall in all of the various shades of greens, orange, red, and yellow. Pure U.P. for all to enjoy.

The big bird landed safely and coming through the gate were two grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, who arrived from Germany via Detroit Metro airport while their dad, husband, and our son, Dave, does another tour of duty in Iraq. Needless to say, this mom will be more than happy when the discontent and unrest is set aside and all of our soldiers can come home.

The phone call I received from the Jones family stated they just did not know where to begin to thank all the many folks who were involved in the fundraiser to help their family through this difficult time. It is safe to say that all of the kitchen help, clean up help, folks who donated in all the various ways, knew without saying how much the Jones appreciate all that was done. Small towns have a way of bringing out the best in people in the worst of times.

With a group bigger than expected, Chairman Arnie Miller of the newly formed Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Naubinway Elders group expressed his desire that next month the group would grow even more.

The group is scheduled to meet monthly at the Naubinway Pavilion meeting hall on the last Wednesday of the month.

How do you surprise a 70 year old? With careful planning and a lot of “please don’t tell” and “be there early” and in the case of John Snow, it worked. His wife, Louella, planned and executed a great party from the first “surprise!” to the last piece of cake. It was enjoyed by all who attended. Making the evening more special were John’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson, who traveled here from John’s hometown in New York, along with regularly scheduled happy birthday calls from various Marine buddies around the country.

The two Lees, as they are affectionately called, have returned from their five-week trip to the great state of Alaska. Taking their time and enjoying the scenery as only that part of the country can offer they embarked on their hunting trip. They were joined by former Trout Lake residents Russ Jorda and Leo Schweisinger, who each got a moose and while they were busy scouting for antlers, the female part of the Kerridge duo was bird hunting along the Alaskan pipeline.

While there, some of the most breathtaking scenery was at Kluane National Park in the Yukon, which is by Sheep Mountain. Also, the aqua green water of Toad River left them in awe of their surroundings.

A new voice to be heard in the world arrived Friday, September 23, at Marquette General Hospital. Trevin Tucker Masters weighed in at 8 pounds, 9.6 ounces, and was 21.6 inches long. Delighted grandparents are Mike and Sally Houghton of Engadine, and great-grandpa is Junior Hood of Rexton. Welcome, little one.

Sunday afternoon visitors at our home were Mary Ellen Stephenson and her daughter, Mary Jane Cook, who, along with her sister, Cathy Kolomitz, were here from Rochester Hills and Lake Orion, respectively. The activities in the neighborhood are at an all-time high. There is much building and remodeling going on, as well as bear hunting, four wheeling, and raking leaves, all which required energy.

Birthday wishes for the early part of October include John Snow and Jeannie Donovan October 2, Grayson Hood October 5, and Darcy Bigelow and Will Cobe October 8.

Anniversary wishes to Larry and Barb Kerridge October 6 and to our daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Charlie Fosdick, October 8.

Our tiny towns were saddened by the passing of Dick Cross, a fine gentleman who was well known and liked by everyone he came in contact with. Our condolences to his wife, Ann.