DeTour Area
By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com

Spring has arrived in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. What a warm feeling it is to see the colorful spring flowers in bloom. Plans for the DeTour Botanical Garden are beginning to take place. Construction of a garden shed is about to begin; this project will be spearheaded by John Andree and Roger Norton. Other men in the community have volunteered their time to work on the shed project.

During the winter months, time was spent soliciting for items for the garden. The response was overwhelming, and the Garden Club now has a new wheelbarrow, a garden cart, hand gardening tools, trellises, bird baths, wrought-iron table and chairs, bushes, perennials, and many other items. Members of the Garden Club have ordered many new trees and shrubs, along with new perennials and annuals. Many people unselfishly donated the needed articles.

Garden work times are 9 a.m. to noon and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Memberships, donations, and volunteers are always needed to assist in maintaining the beauty of the gardens for the community and visitors. For more information, contact Kris Kelley at (906) 297-5071 or Norma Andree at (906) 297-5905.

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13. This is a special day to honor that very special person. A gift of flowers is always appreciated, as well as being treated to a meal outside of her kitchen. Another treat would be to invite her to the Kids Café performance of "Miss Edwina Jr." The performances will be Friday, May 11, Saturday, May 12, and a matinee Sunday, May 13. A dinner theater will be held Sunday before the performance starting at 2 p.m. Reservations are needed in advance. Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday performance starts at 3 p.m. "Edwina" is directed by Dave Rhinard. Have a wonderful Mother's Day.

Friends of the Library have announced the theme for the summer reading program at DeTour Library: "Get a Clue at Your Library." Patti Soule has volunteered to coordinate the program. If you're interested in helping with this program, call Patti at (906) 297-6390. The program is scheduled for six Tuesdays, from July 10 through August 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Daily activities will include stories read by the teacher, a craft, and a snack. Materials used will be appropriate for grades kindergarten through three, but preschoolers may also attend with an adult. Any parent or grandparent is welcome to stay to help with the crafts. Last summer, there was a record-breaking number of children attending. The staff is looking forward to their return, as well as new children to the program.

Stop by the library and check out new books and their authors. Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The DeTour Area Schools honors banquet was held last week. The multi-purpose room in the school was filled with students and parents. The kitchen staff and helpers served 300 people dinner.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients. From the National Honor Society, receiving gold cords, are Christie Adams, Krystal Bosley, Tim Burkey, Amber Burton, Melissa Ellis, Chris Fussman, Elizabeth Lehman, Kelley Tomlinson, and Erin Worden. Receiving a silver cord is Kezia Wise. Congratulations to all the high school and middle school students who are listed on the honor roll.

A list of students earning awards follows:

Awards for English 9 included: Jesse Kelleghan, Ashley LaPoint, Chase Livingston, Nicole Melcer, Sarah Reed, Abby Stocking, Brooke Tiefenbach. English 10: Jeffery Aldridge, Phillip Hartman, Thomas Worden, Teryn Miller, Jessica Bouwma, Vicky Mills. English 11/12: Krystal Bosley, Derrick Bouwma, Amber Burton, Missy Ellis, Lizzy Lehman, Kyle Tominac. Advanced Composition/ American Literature: Erin Worden, Max Peterson. British Literature: Christie Adams, Tim Burkey, Chris Fussman, Nathan Klamerus, Max Peterson, Kelley Tomlinson, Kezia Wise. Drama: Amber Burton, Missy Ellis, Sabrina Tomlinson, Brooke Tiefenbach. Photojournalism: Christie Adams, Amber Burton, Missy Ellis, Melissa Hammers, Brooke Tiefenbach, Sabrina Tomlinson. English Pin: Erin Worden and Krystal Bosley. Honorable Mention: Christie Adams.

Independent Reading Awards were presented to: 6th Grade: first, Devin Livingston; second, Mary Firack; third, Kaden Barbeaux. 7th Grade: first, Chelsea Stocking; second, Sam Peterson; third, Stephanie Leazier. 8th Grade: first, Ashlyn Bosley; second, Matt Tiefenbach, third, Bailey Miller. Reading 6: Devin Livingston. Writing 6: Devin Livington, Stephen Pack. English 8: Bailey Miller, Matt Tiefenbach, Katie Tominac. Reading 7: Sydnie Michelson, Logan Pardee, Sam Peterson, Shane Viilo, Darci Wilson. Writing 7: Sydnie Mickelson, Logan Pardee, Sam Peterson, Shane Viilo, Darci Wilson. Life Planning 6: Mary Firack, Devin Livingston, Stephen Pack. Life Planning 8: Bailey Miller, Matt Tiefenbach, Katie Tominac. Spanish I: Laura Fussman, Korin Goetz, Chase Livingston, Nichole Melcer, Abby Stocking, Brooke Tiefenbach.

Awards were presented to Samantha Burtt and Danielle Leazier for Algebra IA. For Calculus: Erin Worden, Kelley Tomlinson. Mr. Peterson presented Algebra awards to Ashley LaPoint and Abby Stocking. Geometry: Tyler Anderson, Jessica Bouwma, Laura Fussman, Nicole Melcer, Sarah Reed, Brooke Tiefenbach. FST (Advance Class): Tim Burkey, Chris Fussman, Nathan Klamerus, Max Peterson. Algebra II: Tyler Anderson, Korin Goetz, Sarah Reed, J.J. Aldrich. Physics/ Astronomy: Nathan Klamerus, Kelley Tomlinson, Tom Worden, Erin Worden. Math Pin: Erin Worden.

AMath 7 award was presented to Shane Viilo. Math 8: Bailey Miller. Science 6: Devin Livingston. Math 6: Devin Livingston. Social Studies 6: Devin Livingston. Middle School Physical Education: Ashley Bosley, Jennifer Brady, Jon Brady, Ian Burton, Brandon Kurkierewicz, Deryk Lazarz, Devin Livingston, Jenna McClellan, Brandon Melcer, Logan Pardee, Sam Peterson, Paul Stocking, Matt Tiefenbach, Katie Tominac, Jordan Warner, Andrew Wiltse.

Awards for Science 8 were presented to: Bailey Miller, Matt Tiefenbach, Katie Tominac. Bio II: Derrick Bouwma, Korin Goetz, Nathan Klamerus, Amanda Papke, Max Peterson, Kyle Tominac. Biology: Jeffery Aldridge, Jessica Bouwma, Phillip Harman, Tom Worden. Environmental Science: Morgan Fierek, Danielle Leazier, Craig Wasnich, Danielle Weiman. Earth Science: Tyler Anderson, Sarah Reed, Nicole Melcer, Abby Stocking, Brooke Tiefenbach. Physical Education: Teryn Miller, Tyler Anderson, Craig Wasnich, Vicki Mills. Science Pin: Erin Worden.

Awards in American History were presented to: Krystal Bosley, Amber Burton, Nicole Melcer, Sarah Reed, Brooke Tiefenbach, Kelley Tomlinson. Business Technology: Jessica Bouwma, Laura Fussman, Jesse Kelleghan, Abby Stocking, Brooke Tiefenbach. World History: Jeffery Aldridge, Krystal Bosley, Morgan Fierek, Phillip Harman, Abby Stocking, Thomas Worden. Social Studies 8: Katie Tominac, Bailey Miller. Computer Multimedia: Morgan Fierek, Amanda Papke, Kyle Tominac. Government: Nathan Klamerus, Max Peterson, Kyle Tominac, Morgan Fierek. Economics: Kyle Tominac, Derrick Bouwma, Morgan Fierek, Max Peterson, Nathan Klamerus. Social Studies Pin: Krystal Bosley.

Awards presented for 7th grade Science: Derek Lazarz, J.D. Melvin, Sydnie Mickelson, Logan Pardee, Sam Peterson, Julie Reed, Shane Viilo. Advanced Art Award: Missy Ellis, Shelby Thomas, Max Peterson, Chris Fussman, Fawn Hamilton, Danielle Weiman, Kaley Barbeaux. Basic Art Award: Vicky Mills, Ashley LaPoint, B.J. Pardee, Jesse Kelleghan, Nicole Melcer, Phil Hartman. 8th Grade Computer: Emma Andrews, Ashlyn Bosley, Jonathon Brady, Ian Burton, Jenna McClellan, Brandon Melcer, Katie Tominac, Bailey Miller, Matthew Tiefenbach, Andrew Wilste. 6th Grade Art: Mary Firack, Gerald Folsum, Devin Livingston, Stephen Pack, Kirk Peffers; 7th Grade Art: Alysan Bosley, Jennifer Brady, Kyle Kostoff, Deryk Lazarz, Stephanie Leazier, J.D. Melvin, Sydnie Mickelson, Logan Pardee, Sam Peterson, Julie Reed, Chelsea Stocking, Shane Viilo, Jordan Warner, Darci Wilson. Art Pin: Melissa Ellis.

Advanced Woods award winners are: Derrick Bouwma, Melissa Ellis, Theodore Geisler, Phillip Hartman, Nathan Klamerus, Elizabeth Lehman, Brian Pardee, Kyle Tominac. Welding/ Power Mechanics: Brandon Barrette, Andrew Dyal, Cody Marcoux, Daniel Parris. Bench Woods: Kaleb Barbeaux, Morgan Fierek, Ashley LaPoint, Zachary Melvin, Teryn Miller, Sarah Reed, Harry Reinfelder, Josh Wilson. Drafting: Jessica Bouwma, Laura Fussman. Theodore Geisler, Phillip Hartman, Brianna Kuiper, Ashley LaPoint, Shelby Thomas. Cad: Derrick Bouwma, Andy Dyal, Zachary Melvin, B.J. Pardee, Kyle Tominac.

7th Grade Social Studies: Julie Reed, Shane Viilo. 8th Grade Technology: Emma Andrews, Ashlyn Bosley, Ian Burton, Brandon Melcer. 7th Grade Technology: Alysan Bosley, Jennifer Brady, Brandi Clark, Tyler Davis, Wally Geisler, David Hokenson, Kyle Kostoff, Deryk Lazarz, Stephanie Leazier, Jessica Lytle, Sydnie Mickelson, Shawnee Mills, Logan Pardee, Chelsea Plowman, Julie Reed, Chelsea Stocking, Nathan VanAlstine, Shane Viilo, Jordan Warner, Darci Wilson. Industrial Arts Pin: Craig Wasnich.

In the Music Department, a Most Improved award was given to: Abby Stocking. Outstanding Musician ship: Korin Goetz, Elizabeth Lehman, Brad Wirgau, Sarah Reed, Breanna Sullivan, Harry Reinfelder, Kezia Wise. Most Valuable: Brad Wirgau. Sousa Award: Elizabeth Lehman. Most Improved Middle School: Stephanie Leazier, Julie Reed. Most Valuable: Bailey Miller. Outstanding Musicianship: Bailey Miller, Sydnie Mickelson, Shane Viilo, Darci Wilson, Alysan Bosley, Bret Warner.

French ITV awards went to: Sabrina Tomlinson, Krystal Bosley. Spanish ITV: Spanish II: Christie Adams, Victoria Mills. Spanish III: Erin Worden, Kelley Tomlinson, Krystal Bosley.

Scholarships: U.S. Marine Scholar Athlete: Chris Fussman, Erin Worden. Beverly Firack Memorial ($200): Elizabeth Lehman. Mynor Wallace Seaman ($500): Christie Adams.

Alex and Linda Fisher were able to present five scholarships from the proceeds of the annual Bob-O Classicto : $1,500, Amber Burton; $1,000, Lizzie Lehman; $1,000, Krystal Bosley; $1,000, Christie Adams; $1,000, Craig Wasnich.

National Office Products: $500, Kezia Wise. Michigan Works: Andy Picknik. Michigan Competitive: Chris Fussman, Kelley Tomlinson, Erin Worden. Drummond Island Moose Lodge: Krystal Bosley. Drummond Island Homemakers: $250, Tim Burkey, Andrew Picknik. Drummond Island Lions: $600, Melissa Ellis. DeTour Donor Scholarship: $1,000 each: Christie Adams, Elizabeth Lehman.

A special memorial scholarship of $1,000 was presented to Elizabeth Lehman from the Hudak family in memory of student D.J. Hudack, who passed away in November 2006.

Two affairs to mark on the calendar: Tuesday, May 15, the annual school Fine Arts Fair from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the annual Bob-O Classic on Labor Day weekend.