The weather December 1, 1956, was very snowy, cold, and blustery, just like today, December 1, 2008. That day, 52 years ago, Dave and I were married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brevort. After the ceremony, we plowed through more than a foot of snow to Allenville, to have dinner with Jake and Rose Ellen Weiss and other family members.

Pega Kennedy received a call from her friend, Beth (nee Sunderland) Logan, informing her that her mother, Marvel Sunderland, had passed away Tuesday, November 25. Mrs. Sunderland will be remembered as a teacher at Gros Cap School for many years. Beth and Rob cared for Marvel at their home in Prescott. She died at their summer home in Lake City. Mrs. Sunderland was 93 years old.

Joe and Sharon Chalmers spent Thanksgiving in Birmingham with 21 family members, including three-month-old Cameron and six-week-old Evalyn, both real entertainers.

Holly Engen and Mary Carney spent the holiday in Mount Pleasant with Mary's younger daughter and family.

When you're driving out around Brevort, you might notice a blue, lighted Christmas tree on a hill, south of the First Edition Book Store, placed there courtesy of Mary Carney and Warren Cunningham.

Jim and Ann Dyer's daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Steve Orlando, and their daughter, Jesse, of Dayton, Ohio, were home for Thanksgiving. They all had dinner at Dot Glashaw's home, along with Theresa, Derrick, and Jenna Jewel.

Gio and Betty Giordani's daughters, Crystal Giordani of Petoskey, and Sandra and her husband, Rhett, along with their children, Annabelle and Antone, of Elk Rapids enjoyed Thanks- giving together at Gio and Betty's home in Brevort.

The Gustafson family entertained friends and relatives at hunting camp for Thanksgiving. Guests were Mike, Lara, Kristi, and Morgan Gustafson, Nate and Ginger Gustafson, Jeff, Becky, Jeremy, and Hannah Siegle, and Pega and John Kennedy.

Jerri and Jim Rose spent the holiday with their daughter, Jenny, in Traverse City.

Paul and Tammy Shepard, with their children, Ethan and Dylan, of Sanger, California, were at the home of Jack and Thora Shepard for two weeks. During their stay, Barb Merchant and Jim Smith of Indian River and Bob and Linda Shepard of Batavia, New York, were callers. The fellows spent time at hunting camp near Hessel. Thora and Linda went shopping.

Mark and Brenda Spencer had dinner with Mark and Joan Spencer Thanksgiving Day.

Ray and Shari Baron had guests from Grayling at their table Thanksgiving Day. The weekend before, Ray and Shari were surprised by a visit from their daughter, Chris Belcher, and her children, Cameron and Nick, of Redford.

Denny and Jackie Rippett of Waterford spent a long weekend at their condominium in the village. They attended the winter carnival at Curtis Saturday, November 29, and visited with friends.

I telephoned Owen and Barb Jorgensen, former Brevort residents, who now live in Gaylord, and like it very much. They are doing well. Barb and Owen spent the holiday with Mike and Melanie Jorgensen of Shepard.

It was one year ago, December 4, that Suzie Pierson called me to ask if I had heard from Bob Flora. We eventually learned Bob had a fatal automobile accident just west of St. Ignace. We miss him. He was such a presence in our lives.

Dave and I had family members and friends sharing turkey with us this Thanksgiving, including Eric, Kelli, Amanda, and Zach Movalson of Howell, Glen and Claudia Wiseman of South Lyon, Gloria and Rick Weber of Brevort Lake, Jake and Mary Weiss of Gorman Road, Jake Weiss of Alma College, Don Lawson of St. Ignace, and Dave Jr. and Tracy Movalson. There was just enough snow for some serious sledding for Zach and Amanda. Glen brought a Yahtzee game that we all thoroughly enjoyed.

Birthday greetings to Jesse Rogers November 29, Charlie Movalson December 2, Lydia LaLonde December 3, and Joyce Gustafson and Holly Engen December 4.

Happy anniversary to Jake and Mary Weiss, who celebrated November 28, Eric and Marilee Barthelemy, who celebrated November 29, and Carol and Lynn Binger December 4.