Fall flung open the door and blew in with a vengeance, with cold rain, trees bending down in a graceful bow, and temperatures dipping to “fire up the wood stove mode,” all during the first week of October. One can only imagine what lies ahead.

The 2010 senior class will have a fish fry fundraiser Friday, October 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Veterans Hall in Engadine. Cost is by donation.

Cliff and Linda Bellant had as weekend guests their daughter, Barbara Wright, and Barb’s friend, Sharon Johnstone, both of Waterford.

Laura Bellant, daughter of Cliff and Linda Bellant, will marry Josh Brown Tuesday, October 20, in a ceremony at Battle Creek. Congratulations to the couple.

A reminder of the “Dig Pink” volleyball game scheduled between the Engadine Eagles and Newberry Indians Thursday, October 8, in the Engadine High School gymnasium beginning with the junior varsity game at 6 p.m. and the varsity game to follow.

It was nice to see Debbie Bulloch, who was home for the weekend from her work in Jackson.

Birthday wishes to Grayson Hood and my sister- and brother-inlaw, twins Fran Berry and Frank Livermore, all celebrating October 5, Lester Livermore III October 6, Darcy Bigelow and Wil Cobe October 8, and our grandson, Alexzander Livermore, and Louie Oberle October 10.

Anniversary wishes to Larry and Barb Kerridge October 6, Louie and Krystal Oberle October 7, our daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Charlie Fosdick, October 8, Bill and Mary Edwards October 10, and Harold and Peggy Benoit October 11.

Continued get well wishes to Harold Derusha, who has had an extended stay at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital.

Congratulations to Emily Outwater on the arrival of her daughter, Ava Beth, born Monday, September 28, at 10:14 p.m., weighing at 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 19.5 inches in length.

Thought for the day: However good or bad a situation is, it will change.