In the last few weeks, there have been few days where the wind has not been howling from the east. Several trees have snapped off or uprooted causing minor structure damage all around the lake. Many trees are leaning and will soon go down. Take care walking in the woods! The warm temperatures brought by the wind are extending the summer work well into Fall. Several residents have been successfully working on outdoor painting projects that would otherwise have been left for next spring. Although windy conditions are not ideal for fall burning, there has obviously been some logging slash burning in the area, evidenced by heavy smoke on Oct. 29, one of the few calm days this month. Hopefully the snow will hold off long enough to allow residents to clean up and burn the many scattered branches and trees in yards, the unsightly aftermath of these strong winds.
