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

Where is the time going? It is hard to believe that one of the most celebrated of all holidays, the Fourth of July, is past. Everyone loves a parade, and the DeTour parade was spectacular. First place in the float contest was won by Bonnie Hughes. Second place winner was Mike Galarowic. Congratulation to those who constructed the Mark Twain float and to Emory and Verna Olmstead, who were selected to be the Grand Marshals.

Winners of the 50/50 raffle are: Donna Piche, $565; Rocky Woodward, $169.50; Larry Cross, $113; 42 people won prizes in the mini-raffle.

The children's carnival coordinated by Debbie Fountain was a success. The children enjoyed the cotton candy and the snow cones. The youngsters were kept busy at the pavilion with races officiated by Red Adams. All winners were happy to receive money for their participation. At the pavilion, adults enjoyed a reunion with friends who have returned to the area to help celebrate the holiday. The day ended with beautiful fireworks at the Botanical Gardens. The DeTour Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses donated prizes.

More events are on the agenda for this weekend. A Village-Wide Garage Sale will be held this Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14. The time is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps for the sale locations will be available at Sune's and the Shell Station. Last year's sale proved to be a popular event, and this year there will be more places to visit. What fun it is to browse and find some "treasure."

Acommunity reception will celebrate of the 70th wedding anniversary of Glen and Joan Shaw Sunday, July 15.

The annual DeTour Homemakers Bingo fundraiser which will be Tuesday, July 17. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

The annual Home Tour, Garden Walk, and Luncheon will be held Saturday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps and tickets will be available at the Botanical Gardens. In case of inclement weather, maps and tickets will be available at the Village Hall. Tickets for the luncheon, held in the gardens of the Wytiaz home, are just about sold out. Reservations are needed. For more information, contact Kris Kelly at (906) 297-5071 or Julie Rucker at (906) 297-2596.

A boaters safety course will be offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary to students 12 to 15 years old who are interested in obtaining a Department of Natural Resources boating safety certificate. If you are interested in taking this class, it will be held either the end of July or the first week of August, only if enough people are interested. This class is open to community members, summer residents, or vacationers. To enroll, call Sue Lehman, Consolidated Community Schools coordinator, at (906) 297- 2011, extension 8. Leave a message with your name, phone number, and age. If enough people are interested in taking this course, you will be contacted and the date and time will be set. For more information on specific laws and rules pertaining to Boating and Water Safety, you many contact a local Coast Guard Auxiliary instructor: Bob Jones, 297-5019, David Crockett, 484-3512, or Dewey Lopes, 484-2097.

Congratulations to Cory Hall and Jason Sherlund who were united in marriage July 7. The bride's parents are Linda and Alex Fisher of DeTour Village and Lyle and Sharon Sherlund of Cedarville. The ceremony took place at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cedarville, with the reception following at Clark Township Community Center.

Attendants for the bride included maid of honor Claire LaPlaunt, Sara Schmitz, Jamie Barrett, Nina Verdelli, Kathy Menard, Aimee Bennett, and Emily Bennet, flower girl. On the groom's side were best man Tyler Sherlund, with Melvin Bennett, Adam Bennett, Andrew Sherlund, Ryan Wilson, Ross Sherlund, and Talon Behnke, ring bearer.

Food for thought: Encouragement is like a peanut butter sandwich. The more you spread it around, the better things stick together.