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October 9, 2008 / Social

Engaged

Demske, Harmon

Irene Fenlon of St. Ignace announces the engagement of her grandson, Mike Demske of Stevensville, to Lindsay Harmon of Iron River. Miss Harmon is the daughter of Jerry and Julie Harmon of Iron River. More...

Rudyard Students Learn Bus Safety

The kindergarten class at Turner-Howson Elementary School in Rudyard participated in bus safety day Thursday, September 25. Pictured getting on the bus is Rebecca Leask. (Photograph courtesy of Kathy Fountain) More...

Infant/Toddler Play Group Meets Saturday

An infant and toddler play group will meet Saturday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at the Engadine Library. There will be stories and games. The event is free and open to the public. More...

Girl Scout Registration Will Take Place October 15 in St. Ignace

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes will host registration for all girls in grades kindergarten through 12 Wednesday, October 15, from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. More...

Library Plans Open House To Launch 'St. Ignace' History Book

An open house is planned at the St. Ignace Public Library to celebrate the release of a new pictorial history book about St. Ignace Thursday, October 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The paperback book, "St. More...

Birth

Joseph Lembo

Joseph Vincent Lembo II and Kara (nee Scherer) Lembo of Clinton Township announce the birth of their son, Joseph Vincent Lembo III, born at Crittendon Hospital in Rochester April 23, 2008. More...

Local Crop Walk Raises $5,473 for Hunger Relief

Volunteers participating in the St. Ignace Crop Walk September 14 raised $5,473 for hunger relief. One fourth of that money, about $1,300, will be used to help fund the St. More...

Mayors Visit St. Ignace, Mackinac Island

Downstate city leaders were given a tour of the St. Ignace Public Library Wednesday, October 1, before catching a boat to Mackinac Island to attend the Michigan Municipal League Annual Conference. More...

St. Ignace Businesses Compete in Fall Fest Scarecrow Contest

Judy Fenlon of Harrington's brought her Halloween display curbside. Her yellow Labrador, Daisy, who is known to greet store visitors, was on hand during the project. More...

Missoula Children's Theatre Presents The Little Mermaid

The Missoula Children's Theatre production of "The Little Mermaid" will be Saturday, October 11, at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Opera House in Cheboygan. Up to 60 local students will perform in the show. More...

New Play Group Formed in Kinross

A new infant and toddler play group began meeting in Kinross Thursday, October 2. The group will now meet every Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Kinross Recreation Center. Children from birth to 3 years of age are invited to attend. More...

Historical Society's 'French Frog Feast' Will Be October 17

A French Frog Feast will be Friday, October 17, at the Fort de Buade Museum and the Galley Restaurant in St. Ignace. The feast is hosted by the Michilimackinac Historical Society. An open house will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. More...

Annual Fort Fright Will Be at Colonial Michilimackinac

Families are invited to enjoy a spooky night at Colonial Michilimackinac for the third annual "Fort Fright" in Mackinaw City Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, as the colonial fort will be transformed into a village inhabited by scary ch More...

St. Ignace Cub Scout Round Up Will Be Held October 13

Cub Scout Pack 127 will host an organizational meeting for boys in grades one through five Monday, October 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Ignace Elementary School. More...

Preschool Parent Meeting Will Be Held October 9 in Pickford

Great Start is sponsoring a meeting for preschool parents Thursday, October 9, at 6 p.m. at Pickford Public Schools. Dinner and child care will be provided. Parents may bring a dessert or chips for the dinner. More...

Mackinac Bridge Tower Tour Drawing Is November 1

A drawing is being offered for a trip to the top of the Mackinac Bridge, for one person and a guest, by the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce and the Welcome Center. More...

Mackinaw City Library To Host Historic Lighthouse Program

A program about the purchase of the historic McGulpin Point Lighthouse will be presented to the Mackinaw Area Historical Society and the public Monday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mackinaw Area Public Library in Mackinaw City. More...

Salo Is Awarded Scholarship

Trent Salo of Rudyard was awarded the Presidential Scholarship from Calvin College. The scholarship of up to $6,000 is available for up to five years if the recipient maintains a 3.5 grade point average. More...

LaSalle Class of 1988 Enjoys Reunion

Members of the LaSalle Class of 1988 enjoyed a reunion August 23 at Kewadin Shores Casino in St. Ignace. More...

American Red Cross To Host Blood Drives

An American Red Cross blood drive will be Tuesday, October 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at LaSalle High School in St. Ignace. A second blood drive will take place Friday, October 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. More...

Severance Takes 4-point Buck

Taylor Severance, 12, of St. Ignace shot her first deer, a four-point buck, September 29 in Ionia County during the youth hunt. She is the daughter of Ray and Vickie Severance. (Severance family photograph) More...

Families Celebrate Season With Fall Fest

Tracci Thomas brought her two riding horses to Little Bear East Arena to offer free rides. Pictured are St. Ignace residents (from left) Caleb Brown, 6, Ms. Thomas, Anne Penner, 1, her father, Tom Penner, and Bill Amacher. More...

St. Ignace Library Hosts Movie Night

Movie night will feature "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" (rated G) Thursday, October 16, at 6:15 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. There is no charge to attend. Refreshments will be provided. More...

Family Fun Night To Be October 16

A Family Fun Night will be Thursday, October 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Head Start facility in St. Ignace. Each child will receive a free book and participate in activities. More...