There's a big sea rolling on Lake Michigan this Friday morning, September 19. Maybe it will wash all the ugly, smelly, green stuff off the beach.

Fred and Terry Green of Dearborn are spending a week at the Green compound on Shore Road.

The Red Hat Societies from Cedarville, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Epoufette met Tuesday evening, September 16, at the home of Shari Baron, on the Pine River. A fire was burning in the fire pit. An array of food was laid out, while burgers and hot-dogs cooked on the grill. A short meeting was held afterward, touching on the flea market to be held in October; more news on that event at a later date.

It was a fine time to get together. We all casually introduced ourselves, and meeting the lady sitting next to me was a very pleasant surprise, because I learned I had meet her long before. More than 40 years ago, Connie Baldwin and her husband, Paul, broke down on the road, a little west of the Cut River Bridge. Paul walked back to Brevort to the service station Dave and I owned. Dave towed the disabled Opal Caravan back to Brevort, with Connie and their five young sons. Connie's parents were called from Escanaba to come and pick them up. In the meantime, the family was made comfortable in our home and a meal was prepared. In all honesty, I don't remember this occasion. There were many times Dave and I "entertained" stranded travelers during our time at the Marathon in downtown Brevort. It was fun having it recounted to me by this nice lady. Her husband, Paul, coached the swim team at Sault High, and my friend Lorie Quigley was on the swim team. It's a small world. Connie also worked with Lee Quigley, when Lee taught at the Sault High School.

As I left the gathering, I said to Helen Shoberg, The St. Ignace News Les Cheneaux correspondent, "Happy writing," to which she replied, "Watch what you write." It was a very nice party. I also met a lady, Mary Crockett, and no kidding, she said her husband's name is Davie.

Denny Rippett left for Waterford Friday morning, September 19, and Jackie followed Saturday, September 20. They will return over the Christmas holidays. Jackie and Denny hosted many friends this past week, including Dave, Tracy, and me, Bob and Ellen Berry, and Roy and Linda Ragland. Friday Denny and Jackie called on their neighbors, Frank and Mary Lou Hogan. Jackie called on Hilda Watson in Sault Ste. Marie this past week.

Mark Spencer, the elder, Mark Spencer, the younger, and Matt Humphrey attended the trappers convention in Kinross last weekend.

Jamal, Kari, and Kaden Ksar of Troy spent last weekend with Kaden's grandparents, Brian and Jeanne Rose of Shore Road. Kaden is an active 10-month-old.

Kathy Reid reports the nuthatches, doves, and chickadees are dining at the birdfeeders. I saw cedar waxwings in the chokecherry trees on the beach road.

Jaime, Brent, and baby John Strauss of Crested Butte, Colorado, enjoyed a visit with Jaime's parents, Jim and Jackie Rogers. Last Friday was the scene of games, a potluck dinner, live music, and a bonfire for all of the guests to enjoy. Saturday morning was breakfast, and clean-up. Many hands make light work.

The corn is ripening, and beans are ready to pick, as are the watermelon and other vegetables at the Rogers' farm.

Jim Rose and Rick Weiss spoke to 24 inmates at the prison in Newberry last weekend.

Kenny Smith is home from Argentina.

Bob Berry is recovering from a severe case of poison ivy. Bob and Ellen's daughter, Leah, is spending time in Brevort between courses. She will be entering school soon to become a radiation therapist. Bob and Ellen entertained their granddaughter, Maggie, while Maggie's parents, Joe and Kate Urban, attended a seminar on Mackinac Island last weekend. There is also a mini dachshund by the name of "Franklin" in residence.

Susie Nesberg noticed two partridge chicks crossing the road on her way home. Maybe it's a third hatch, as they were little. The Nesbergs have put new windows in the Whitetail restaurant and also in the motel. Those new windows will be a blessing this winter.

Joe Stewart flew back to Fort Myers, Florida, last week and will return to Brevort in two weeks. Lorie Quigley spent a few days last week visiting friends in Sault Ste. Marie.

Visitors at Jack and Thora Shepard's home last week were Dick, Jay, and Terri Madison. The Madison brothers and Thora grew up as neighbors on Portage Street in St. Ignace. Jay and his wife, Terri, had to deal with the problems of Hurricane Ike to get flights from their home in Louisiana. Dick, who lives in Houghton, met them in Pellston, and they all enjoyed visiting with friends in the area.

Lee Foster has reported in by cell phone that as of Thursday afternoon, September 18, at 4 p.m., he officially completed his 160-mile wilderness trek on the Continental Divide Trail in Montana. He started just south of Glacier National Park and finished near the town of Augusta. He was able to keep his family and others who were tracking his progress aware of his location via satellite, using a global positioning system, which sent a message to designated e-mails twice a day, stating that he was okay. Had he needed help, the device has the capability of sending a distress call using the same technology. Lee was on vacation from his job at the Boundary Country Trekker, on the Gunflint Trail in Minnesota.

Belated birthday greetings to Marilyn DuMond September 1, Joan Spencer September 7, Patty Truman and Helena Shepard September 16, Andy Movalson, Herb Kitzman, and Matt Humphrey September 18, and Paul Shepard, Ed Heenan, and Rebecca Weiss September 19.

Happy belated anniversary wishes to Sharon and Ken Smith September 3, Joe and Sharon Chalmers September 5, and Eric and Kelli Movalson September 7.