There seemed to be quite a few hunters traveling along US-2 this past week. Dave and I journeyed south, to hunt at the Movalson farm north of Howell. Charlie, Andy, Dave, and Eric Movalson all hunted opening day, in a steady, cold drizzle. The next morning afforded the hunters better weather, as a soft snow was falling, with no wind. Dave was the lucky hunter, bagging an eight-point buck. I enjoyed time with the grandchildren, Amanda and Zachary. Kelli and I had time to visit. On our trip home, we had decent roads until about 25 miles south of Grayling, where all of the wicked weather usually occurs, and it did. There were lots of trucks and cars in the ditch, some overturned.

Pega Kennedy attended the funeral of a friend and neighbor in Cheboygan Saturday, November 15.

Megan Gustafson was home from Michigan State University this past weekend, staying with her parents, Richard and Patsy Gustafson. Megan is majoring in elementary education.

Dot Glashaw, Pega Kennedy, Sharon Smith, Sharon Chalmers, and Joyce Gustafson all went to the craft fair in Pickford Friday, November 14, and Dot, Pega, Sharon, and Joyce shopped in Sault Ste. Marie Sunday, November 16.

Beatrice and John Zak have sold their house in Plainsville, Ohio, and have moved into their new home on Spring Street in St. Ignace. Welcome home.

Kathy Reid says she hasn't many birds at the feeders this week. She did have a pileated woodpecker in the backyard, busy pecking away for insects in the trees. Kathy and Bob are saving energy by buying new Christmas lights.

Friends of Jamica Diamond shot a 250-pound black bear and gave Gary Revord the skin to tan. They plan to mount the skin on a blanket, to use as a bed covering. Jamica is making miniature Indian teepees to sell next summer.

Happy belated birthday to Charlie Lamoreaux November 14 and Jim Dyer, who celebrated his 80th birthday, November 15. Happy birthday to Jim Rogers November 19, Cheryl Matelski November 20, Sharkey Movalson November 21, and Jake Weiss November 22.

Happy anniversary to Anne and Sharkey Movalson November 24.

Pastor Tari and Kurt Stage- Harvey, along with Hannah, Sofia, and Elijah, have returned from Juneau, Alaska, after an interview at a Lutheran church in that city.