Highway US-2 is somewhat quieter until that time the leaf peepers start coming up to enjoy fall’s glorious color show. We’ll take this warm weather for awhile longer.

Warren Cunningham, along with Mary Carney’s son and grandson, are in northern Ontario on a fishing trip this week.

Pat and Jeff Cranson hosted the second annual fish boil for friends and neighbors at their home on Wildwood Lane over the Labor Day weekend. Ernie Gustafson was the “boiler of fish.”

Tracy Movalson attended seminars in Chicago Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12.

Ed and Megan Eicker and their sons, Austin and Owen, joined Megan’s father, Ed Heenan, at the Movalson lake house on Lake Michigan for a warm Labor Day weekend. Ed will remain at the lake house until later in September, then he will return to his home in Austin, Texas.

Sandy Sharp spotted a deer with especially long spikes while traveling along I-75 last week. Russ and Susie Nesberg have seen a covey of partridge in their travels north of the village.

Joe Stewart left for Fort Myers, Florida, from the Chippewa County Airport Sunday afternoon, September 13. Kay Allott of Sault Ste. Marie is visiting with Lorie Quigley.

There is a new dog on the beach by the name of “Tyson.” He belongs to Fred and Terry Green of Dearborn. Fred and Terry are the last of the Green family to vacation at the Green cottage on Shore Road for the summer.

Jim and Jerri Rose conducted services at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday, September 13. Pastor Paul Rappennau will be in charge Sunday, September 20, and the Bishop’s assistant, Pastor Jennifer Johnson Wrege, will be there Sunday, September 27.

Kayley Lasley and Jason Lyons were united in marriage Saturday, September 5, at Boyne Mountain. Congratulations to the young couple.

Alfred and Rhonda Mundt of Mio were guests of Thora and Jack Sheppard this past week. Berry picking was on the agenda for the weekend. Jim Smith and Barbara Merchant of Indian River joined the group for a long weekend at the cottage in Trout Lake. Lee Foster of the Boundary Country Trekkers was featured in the summer issue of Minnesota Trails.

Mark Spencer the younger and Mark Spencer the elder will attend the Northern Great Lakes Fur Harvesters convention Thursday, September 17, through Saturday, September 19, at the Kinross fairgrounds.

John and Carol Faye Watson have returned to their home near Kansas City, Missouri, after spending the summer at their cottage in Brevort.

Get well wishes to Normie Smith after a heart procedure. Get well soon to Lisa Smith of Tucson, Arizona.

Dave, Tracy, and I attended a football game Saturday, September 12, cheering on the Howell Highlanders. Zach was the team captain that day and played the safety position. He surely can execute a meaningful tackle, meaning the opposing player doesn’t get up too quickly. Good game, Zach. Amanda Movalson cheers for players in a higher grade at a different location. The Highlanders won the game handily. It was a great day with the grandchildren.

Sunday afternoon, September 13, family members attended a baby shower for Lisa Movalson. She and Andy are expecting their first child November 5. Pam Movalson of Howell and Chrissy Movalson of East Lansing hosted the shower at the home of Charlie and Pam Movalson.

Ellen and Bob Berry hiked 14 miles Sunday, September 13, around the back roads north of Brevort. After hiking seven miles, Bob informed Ellen it was time to turn back; all the while Ellen thought they were making a loop and the hike was just about done. Bob is now associated with Doud’s Market on Mackinac Island. Ellen still works at Fort Michilimackinac.

Joe Stewart and Kay Allott threw a “double nickel” birthday party for Lorie Quigley Thursday, September 10. Guests joining the celebration were Tom and Taffy Coffey, Dave, Lois, and Tracy Movalson, and Ed Heenan.

Happy birthday to Joanna Laughlin and Patty Truman September 11, Helena Shepard September 16, Andy Movalson, Herb Kitzman, and Matt Humphrey September 18, and Paul Shepard, Ed Heenan, and Rebecca Weiss September 19.