St. Ignace
By Miriam Blair 643-7994

Several family members of the late Isabelle Hagen, and a total of 31 walkers, participated in the 5K walk Sunday, July 29, that honored the former registered nurse, who was one of three to serve the medical needs of the Mackinac Bridge construction crew in the 1950s. Pictured are Hagen family members (front, from left) Taylor Vaughn of Williamston, Carla McNamee of St. Ignace, Sally Valentine of St. Ignace, Theresa and Sydney Helsel of Cadillac; (back row) Jill Krentz of Rudyard, Robin Vaughn of Williamston, Rosemary Gustin of St. Ignace, Mimi Gustafson of St. Ignace, Sue Huffman of St. Ignace, Pauline Tyler of Clarkston, and Judy Orriss of St. Ignace. It was sponsored by A Woman's Perspective and the St. Ignace Kiwanis Club, and its $200 in proceeds were donated to the club. The walk will become an annual event. (Photograph by Susan Massaway)

Glancing back in our St. Ignace newspaper of 1970, I noticed Doc's Fish Fry on Friday evening in Moran cost $1.75. Wow, and that was all you could eat.

Michelle Thibault traveled from Chicago and spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Thibault.

Craig Skutt, an employee of Star Line, doesn't call himself a hero, even though he is. Just as the boat was about to dock on Mackinac Island, Saturday, August 18, a man struggled for his life in the water. Mr. Skutt, being a skilled diver, made an attempt to save the man, and he was successful. A "hero sandwich" was named after Mr. Skutt at Village Inn on Mackinac Island.

Family came together from across the country during the second week of August to help Marv Winkelman get an early start on the celebration of his 90th birthday. Large quantities of whitefish and chocolate were consumed by family and friends from Washington, California, Florida, Maryland, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Everyone enjoyed a good time.

Get well wishes to Hazel (nee Smith) Decker of Woodland, Pennsylvania, who had a short hospital stay. Friends may send cards to her at the following address: 392 Turkey Foot Road, Woodland, Pennsylvania 16881.

Get well wishes also to Jean Therrian, who is convalescing from an illness at a nursing home in Galesburg. She is expected to be home in about two weeks. Cards can be sent to Jean at The Laurels of Galesburg, 1080 North 35th Street, Galesburg, Michigan 49035. Friends can also call her, at (269) 665-7001.

Pat and Dave Ramsay celebrated their wedding anniversary August 24.

Mr. and Mrs. Cope will celebrate many happy years together August 28.

Happy birthday to Rae Tamlyn August 29.

Matt Stempki, son of Al and Laurie Stempki of St. Ignace, was graduated from Alma College with a chemistry degree. He plans on a teaching career.

Mr. and Mrs. Jay Tremble will celebrate their wedding anniversary August 29, and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Therrian will celebrate their wedding anniversary August 30.

Tabitha and Trever Blair enjoyed a fun day in Gaylord last Tuesday. They rode go carts with their aunt, Dawn Wilcox, of Cedarville.

The Farmer's Market continues on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the St. Ignace Marina.

Lia Goll, who recently relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, after being a St. Ignace resident for many years, spent two weeks this August renting Joe and Cheryl Matelski's cottage overlooking the Mackinac Bridge.

During her stay, she was accompanied by her grown children and their spouses, Libby and Michael Otis and Ted and Lindsay Goll. Lia and her family graciously received visitors at the cottage and enjoyed many meals in our local restaurants, gathering with Lia's good friends, who were happy and grateful to share this special time with them. Lia has returned to Jacksonville, where she lives near her daughter, Carol Lanfri.

The 16th annual St. Ignace Crop Walk sponsored by local churches will start at 1 p.m. Sunday, September 16, at the United Methodist Church, to raise money for people in need of food and clothing and of assistance with heating bills in the winter.

To register for the fundraiser, call Donna Pope at 643-8458, Patrice Mackin at 643-6273, or Mary Lou Krause at 643-8752, or register the day of the walk in Wesley Hall at the Methodist Church.

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