On a gray day such as Monday, January 25, a telephone call can make the day seem much brighter. I had one such call this morning from Billy Milford of St. Ignace. Billy has been taking strong chemotherapy, and the most recent tests show the treatment was a success. We wish Billy continued good health. If you would like to send him a card or note, his address is as follows: P.O. Box 754, St. Ignace, MI 49781.

Matt and Michelle Telligin have purchased the residence of Randy and Helen Haas in Brevort. Brook Franz is renovating the unit. Michelle plans to spend a good part of the summer here while Matt will enjoy long weekends here, until they retire to the area.

Joyce Gustafson, Sharon Chalmers, Pega Kennedy, and Dot Glashaw were in Cheboygan Saturday, January 23, to enjoy a day out.

Dot Glashaw enjoyed the free skating Friday, January 22, at Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace. This is an event that occurs every third Friday at the arena. Complimentary hot dogs, chips, and a beverage are also offered as are the ice skates. Michael North complimented Dot on her skating prowess, as she didn’t fall once, although Dot said she was skating with her arms and hands in the air most of the time.

Joyce and Tom Gustafson are having renovations done to the lower level of their home in Brevort. Joe Matelski and Mort Becker are in charge of the improvements.

The Trinity Lutheran Church luncheon was well attended Friday, January 22. The next luncheon will be Friday, January 29, at noon.

Jeff and Pat Cranson are the proud grandparents of two grandchildren born this past week.

Denny Rippett went golfing this past weekend in the Tampa, Florida, area. His son, Brian Rippett, won a golf outing with Phil Esposito and his brother, Tony. Brian and his brother, Colin, would travel to Sault Ste. Marie when they were young boys to take part in the two-week hockey camp put on by the Esposito brothers years ago.

Jerri and Jim Rose observed a coyote walking through their front yard this week. The Brittanys, Penny and Maggie, sounded the alarm as they watched the coyote from the back door.

Lisa Chalmers, her cousin, Diana Turner, and Diana’s twomonth old daughter, Mary Penelope, are visiting with Joe and Sharon Chalmers this week. No one has more fun than Sharon with little babies.

Thora Shepard had successful hip replacement surgery Tuesday morning, January 19, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was discharged Wednesday, January 20. Melissa Foster is home to care for her mother for a week.

Tom and Taffy Coffey enjoyed breakfast in St. Ignace Monday morning, January 25.

Helen Bos of Cadillac recently phoned Dave Movalson to inquire about Thora Shepard. Helen lived across the street from Thora’s parents, Irv and Loretta Hagen, and can remember the day Thora was born.

There are reports of chickadees, hairy woodpeckers, gold finches, and doves around Brevort.