Happenings
By Carolyn Adriaansen (926.4436)

OCTOBER 21, 1938 - School Notes - Ernest Purdy enjoyed a trip around Canandaigua Lake last Sunday. Richard Witter is very proud of his five little puppies which were born last week. We are very sorry that fire destroyed the kitchen of Elsie Hermanet's home on Monday of this week. Tuesday, October 18th, was the first day this month that our group has had perfect attendance. We hope that most of the farm work is done now so that our boys will not have to stay home to work.

October birthstone - Opal - The 'Precious opal' was highly rated; and the Romans classed it second only to the emerald. Its name is probably derived from the Sanskrit term upala, meaning 'precious stone.' From this it may be assumed that the gem was first introduced to Europeans from India. The stone is definitely different from all others; and it is impossible to create a synthetic one. The color changes in an opal are the most striking thing seen in modern jewelry. (alternate October birthstone - Tourmaline)

In October, the fur of a snowshoe hare changes from brown to white - a more appropriate camouflage for the snowy weather to come.

Wayne County Antique Dealers Association 27th Fall Harvest Antique Show & Sale is October 29 & 30, 2005; Saturday 10-5 p.m. & Sunday 10-4 p.m. at the Williamson High School.

Cookies, cookies, everywhere! Remember the open house at the Leaning Barn on Nov. 4, 5 and 6.

St. Anne - St. Gregory Cluster is having a Harvest Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the St. Anne's Church Hall. There will be 2 seatings; 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Take-outs are available. Pre-sold tickets only.

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