I would like to begin by sending condolences to the family of April Gouza, who passed away Thursday morning, August 24. April went to school in Engadine with our daughter. She was one of the nicest girls. It was always a pleasure to see her, and when we did, she always had a smile on her face and a hug to give. She will be deeply missed. Please keep the family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Here are a few upcoming events from around the area:

Head out to Kinross to the Chippewa County Fair, which is going on now through Monday, September 4.

St. Timothy's Catholic Church will have an all-you-can-eat fish fry Friday, September 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Curtis Community Building in Curtis. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children younger than 5. Carry-outs will be available. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Don't miss the Engadine VFW Post 8372 fish fry Friday, September 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Engadine. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children younger than 12, and free for children younger than 5.

There will a Marquette Kennel Club Dog Show, Friday, September 1, through Sunday, September 3, at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette. For more information, call (906) 346-3447.

Head to Whitefish Point Saturday, September 2, for the Fourth Annual Fish Boil.

Engadine Schools will begin the 2006-07 school year, Tuesday, September 5.

There will be a Tahquamenon Wilderness Canoe Race in Paradise Saturday, September 16. For more information, call (906) 492-3351.

Happy birthday to Jarrett Dailey August 31, Natasha King September 1, Lindsey Bell and Renee Sullivan September 2, Hugh Chaffin and Shannon Leveille September 3, Sandy Livermore September 4, John "Casey" Ketcher September 5, Andrew Davis and Mary Germain September 6, and Nicole Clark September 7.

Happy anniversary to John and Linda Buckholz September 1, Arnie and Julie Bell September 3, Merle and Bob Edwards September 5, and Chuck and Sue Butkovich and Stu and Barb Hobbs September 6.

Until next time, take care.