This is such a busy time of year for everyone, especially at the schools with the awards banquets, music programs, and the upcoming graduation of the Class of 2006, which will be Saturday, May 27, at 2 p.m. at the school. Hope you enjoy each and every activity you attend.

Attention square dancers, the Senior Citizens Club is once again having a square dance at the Village Hall Saturday, June 3, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The same professional caller will be there to call the "dosey-does." There is a slight fee to attend, to help with expenses. There will be refreshments available. The previous square dances have been a success. See you there.

The annual Blessing of the Bikes weekend will once again return to DeTour. The bike blessing event will be at The Mainsail Restaurant Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. It's always exciting to see the beautiful bikes lined up with perfection on Ontario Street.

The Athletic Awards Banquet was well attended by family and friends. DeTour residents can be proud of their young athletes. Corporal Fieger of the U.S. Army Reserve presented the National Scholar/Athlete Awards to Gary Kott and Jessie Tominac.

For varsity girls basketball, Coach David Miller presented trophies to: Most Improved Player, Kelley Tomlinson. Most Valuable Player, Pia Hoge. Kelley Callaghan Memorial Award, Amber Burton. All Conference Medals, First Team, Pia Hoge. All Conference Honorable Mention, Kelley Tomlinson and Amber Burton.

All Area Dream Team, Pia Hoge. All Area Defensive Team, Amber Burton. All Area Second Team, Kelley Tomlinson and Krystal Bosley. All Area Special Mention, Erin Worden. All U.P., Pia Hoge.

For junior varsity girls basketball, Coach Sarah Adams presented trophies to: Most Improved Player, Danielle Leazier. Most Valuable Player, Jessica McClellan. Most Valuable Player, Amanda Papke.

For junior varsity volleyball, Coach Misty Barbeaux presented trophies to: Most Improved Player, Laura Fussman. Captains Awards, Morgan Fierek. Captains Award, Jessica McClellan. Top Server Certificate, Morgan Fierek.

For varsity volleyball, Coach Sara Galarowic presented trophies to: Most Improved Player, Erin Worden. Captains Award, Janelle Klamerus and Leena LaPoint. Top Server Certificate, Kelley Tomlinson. All Conference Medals, Second Team, Janelle Klamerus. All Conference Honorable Mention, Missy Ellis, Kelley Tomlinson, and Leena LaPoint. All Area, Second Team, Janelle Klamerus. All Area Special Mention, Leena LaPoint, Missy Ellis, and Kelley Tomlinson.

For junior varsity boys basketball, Coach Dan Galarowic presented trophies to: Most Improved Player, Darrell Plont. Most Valuable Player, Thomas Worden.

For varsity boys basketball, Coach Josh Galarowic presented trophies to: Most Improved Player, Andy Dyal. Most Valuable Player, Nathan Klamerus. Dick Roan Hard Nosed Award, Tom Munro. All Conference Honorable Mention, Nathan Klamerus and Tom Munro. All Area Special Mention, Tom Munro, Craig Wasnich, and Nathan Klamerus.

Girls track Coach Jody Peterson presented trophies to: Most Improved Runner, Korin Goetz. Most Valuable Runner, Anne Goetz and Elizabeth Lehman.

Boys track Coach Matt Peterson presented trophies to: Most Improved Runner, Teryn Miller. Most Valuable Runner, Stan Stocking.

For boys golf, Coaches Mike Wasnich and Craig Hoffman presented trophies to: Most Improved Player, Zach Melvin. Most Valuable Player, Craig Wasnich.

For girls golf, trophies were presented to: Most Improved Player, Missy Ellis. Most Valuable Player, Angela Fought.

Golf Sportsmanship Award, Nathan Klamerus and Erin Worden.

Shula Giddens Award: Janelle Klamerus. Milton Gross Award: Alex Smith.

At the closing, letters and pins were distributed to the athletes. Several of the young students not only received trophies but medals as well throughout the season. Some athletes, especially in track, received as many as 10 medals each. Congratulations, and keep up the good work.

The women in the kitchen provided another delicious dinner at the banquet. The desserts were out of this world.

The DeTour Village Council held its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 17. Below are excerpts from that meeting.

Amotion was passed to approve the purchase of $500 worth of flowers for the Botanical Gardens. The annual Home and Garden Walk is scheduled for Saturday, July 29.

It was brought to the attention of Council that a guard rail should be installed at the end of Ontario Street. George Newell will obtain the supplies needed.

A public hearing was held Monday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. The purpose of this meeting was to pass a resolution for the establishment of an Industrial Development District within the Village of DeTour. The State of Michigan requires the establishment of such districts for local units of government to provide to businesses within these districts exemption from certain taxes. The committee is also getting bids to obtain a Wetlands Delineation. Wade-Trim has submitted two bids and Jason Fountain will contact another party that might be interested.

The Sims Street ditching project was the subject of a lengthy discussion. Neighbors are concerned that the water would be running down into their yards. One of the problems is the ditch being plugged. It was decided to purchase a 12-inch culvert, replacing the eight-inch culvert, to prevent problems in the future.

The proposed development at the corner of Ontario and Elizabeth streets by the company Diversified Developers was the topic of a lengthy discussion. It was the suggestion of Vern Fountain that a preapplication review meeting be set up with Diversified Developers and the Village Council. No decision was made at this time.

The above excerpts are as recorded by Linda Fisher, village clerk.

A thought: We all get heavier when we are older because there is more information in our heads.