Firearm deer hunting season is upon us once again. Hunters are getting their hunting clothes ready, sighting in their rifles, and checking their deer blinds one last time. Good luck to all our hunters.

Jackie and Denny Rippett are settled in their new condominium at last. We received a call from them in Waterford that they have their phone connected and now feel a bit more at home. They've assured me that whenever a party or get-together is planned, they will be here. Denny is not one to miss out on a

Brevort happening. Coming up, of course, is the progressive dinner. The date is not yet firm.

A correction: Sally Conklin had, in fact, arthroscopy surgery on one knee and plans a knee replacement on the other. Sorry for the misinformation, Sally. We're thinking of you.

Jim and Ann Dyer and Jerri Rose of Trinity Lutheran Church attended a seminar Saturday on the new Lutheran book of worship in Gaylord. Each one brought a new red hymnal back with them. The rest of the books will arrive after the first of the year.

Mary Ann First will be a firsttime rifle season deer hunter this year. Her husband, Larry, has been urging her for years to take up the sport. Good luck, Mary Ann, shoot a trophy. Deer hunting is not the only sport the Firsts enjoy, as they're avid Detroit Lions fans and love NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is their favorite driver. They have a new wide-screen television to view the sport of their choice.

Tom Coffey called on Dave and I while he was in town during the elections. Tom is very political, as shown by the dozens of signs he had posted at his home along US-2 at the west end of Brevort. He also had the signs all down and tucked away the very next morning. Way to go, Tom.

Prayer concerns for a few people we care about, Jack Dyer of Spring Lake and Pat and Ted Lebutzki of Brevort. Ted is anticipating cancer surgery, hopefully December 5, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Pat is dealing with fibromyalgia, the disease that is so hard to diagnose and harder to treat for pain relief. Chrissy Movalson continues to deal with the effects of diabetes. Her eyesight is such that she cannot drive, but the prognosis is good that it will improve with time.

Beatrice Gustafson Zak of Plainville, Ohio, has received good reports following cancer treatment.

Shari Baron and Jerri Rose worked on bookmarks for the prison ministry. Jim Rose of Trinity is a part of the program.

Thora and Jack Shepard have adopted two new kittens, Calli Rose and Spencer Lee, from Spencer's Gypsy Rose Farm on Worth Road, a little distance from the village.

Lee Foster will be leaving for the Gun Flint Lodge, 43 miles northwest of Grand Marais, Minnesota, where he will be employed for the winter season.

It is the season for renovations, with the ongoing work at Bob Flora's residence, and now Tom and Joyce Gustafson are expanding their living room. We'll have to have a parade of homes soon.

Jared Cece and Morgan Gustafson entered an art contest sponsored by Lands' End of Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Their artwork is featured on www.landsend.com/kids art.

Kayley Lasley celebrated her 21st birthday with her family Saturday, November 11.

Happy birthday to Mary Beth Jazmund November 14, Linda Dotts and Jim Dyer November 15, Jim Rogers November 19, and Cheryl Matelski November 20.

Pat Smith of Neenah, Wisconsin, is making his second trip to China for his company, Georgia-Pacific. Tracy Movalson continues with her studies for nursing school - and training Chippie to sit and stay.