The cold October rains will be giving way all too soon to the November winds and snowfall. The quiet in the Upper Peninsula has settled upon us like a light blanket. For some, a respite from the hectic days of summer, and for others, a time to catch up on the jobs put aside for a less busy time, if there ever is one.

This past week saw all activities at Engadine Consolidated Schools come to a halt owing to the large number of students being ill. School is open again this week.

There will be a fish fry Friday, October 30, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Veterans Hall in Engadine to benefit the preschool program. It will feature fresh whitefish. Cost is by donation.

Continued get well wishes to Ben Maison, who had the misfortune of being under the pile of players at the football game against Rapid River Friday, October 16. Ben will be off his leg for quite some time.

Birthday wishes, many belated, to my sister-in-law, Kathy Livermore, Sharon French, and Morgan Cobe, all celebrating October 20, Bill Edwards October 22, friend and old classmate, Sally Schultz, October 23, my neighbor, Marge Weger, Jackie Formolo, and Evelyn Selby, all celebrating October 25, Larry Fultz October 28, Allan Spencer, Jr. October 29, Pastor Tim Miller October 30, Harry Stephenson October 31, Helen Fischer of Trout Lake November 1, and my niece, Brenda “Ladybug” Albrecht, November 2, who is enjoying her first year of college.

Anniversary wishes to John and Louella Snow, who celebrated October 20, and Ron and Tillie Frazier, who will celebrate October 31.