The lazy, hazy days of summer are just that. Visitors, vacationers, and residents are thoroughly enjoying the weather in August. What a great time to be here in the beautiful Eastern Upper Peninsula.

The weather was great during the Salmon Derby, which ended Saturday, August 16. The proud winner of the first prize of $1,500 was Jerry Warner. He also won $50 for the largest catch of the day. Jerry's big catch weighed more than 22 pounds. The derby ended at the pavilion with a fish dinner, prepared by the Boy Scouts. All other prizes were awarded at that time.

Aside from the derby action, Diane Corcoran, a summer resident of Caribou Lake, called to report her catch of a walleye weighing 29.5 pounds, from Caribou Lake. Diane only "caught" on to the sport of fishing a couple of summers ago. Congratulations, Diane, keep those rods and reels busy.

The final performance of "Kitchen Witches" was Sunday, August 17. All performances went well, with a full house each time. Members of the cast were outstanding in their roles. This comedy left the audience smiling. It's always a great feeling to have a good laugh now and again. Special recognition to Dawn Hamelink, who made her debut as director. Olive Warner, first-time producer, was right on with all of her duties. The production crew for put forth their finest effort. Many others participated with willingness to help.

Diane Corcoran Everyone may attend the DeTour Passage Historical Museum's Community Appreciation Day open house Thursday, August 21, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All are invited to check out the new displays and items around the museum, and to enjoy refreshments. The new binoculars will be dedicated in the DeTour Chamber of Commerce Bob Jones Maritime Park, next to the museum. The binoculars, which were installed just before the Fourth of July, are given in memory of Jim Charles. In 1992, Bob Jones and Jim Charles began a project to bring maritime items to the DeTour Village area to preserve this important part of our history. Funds raised from the money paid to use the binoculars will be donated by the Chamber of Commerce to the museum. The binoculars are already being used every day.

The eighth annual Bob-O Classic golf classic will be Saturday, August 23, at The Rock on Drummond Island. All proceeds go to the Bobby Glasser Memorial Scholarship at DeTour High School. For information, call Alex or Linda Fisher at (906) 297-2101.

The DeTour Reef Light Preservation Society will hold its 10th anniversary celebration Saturday, August 30, with a dinner at the DeTour Cultural Center. Reservations are required. For more information regarding tickets, call Sandy Wytiaz at (906) 297-6801 or Jeri Baron Feltner at (313) 268- 6846.

Members of the E.U.P. Fine Arts Council will have a fall fashion show and luncheon Saturday, September 13. Cost is $15 per person. All proceeds will benefit the E.U.P. Council building restoration. Call (906) 297-2727 to reserve a seat.

Happy Apple Days Scarecrow Festival, Antique Fair and Flea Market will be Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in DeTour Village. Among some of the activities will be a vintage fashion show, antique appraisals, antique show and sales, and flea market crafts and vendors. Other activities include games, contests, entertainment, sidewalk sales at area businesses, and a community auction at 5:30 p.m. For more information, or to reserve a table, call (906) 297-5885 or (906) 297-3231. This affair is sponsored by DeTour Historical Society and DeTour Botanical Garden group.

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