Lila Massey, a lifelong resident of St. Ignace, is doing great. She keeps busy and looks forward to hearing from family and friends.

Doug St. Andrew was a patient in Traverse City last week, where he underwent hip surgery.

The United Methodist Church of St. Ignace will host its 93rd annual turkey dinner Thursday, November 6, at LaSalle High School. Call Donna Pope at 643- 8458 if you would be interested in becoming a volunteer.

Elizabeth Colegrove, daughter of Lisa and Ron Colegrove, will turn four years old October 22. She is enjoying Head Start this year, but still wonders why the bus doesn't come on the weekends.

Jack and Shirley Matthews, St. Ignace residents for many years, will make their home in Traverse City. Mr. Matthews retired from the U.S. Forest Service, and spent 11 years employed at Boyne Mountain. He figures it's time to retire and relax. Both of their daughters, Michelle and Nicole, are graduates of LaSalle High School.

Nick Montie, son of Brenda and Kevin Montie, was home from Adrian College for the weekend to enjoy the homecoming festivities. Nick says he misses playing high school football, and enjoys playing for the Bulldogs at Adrian. Even though the Saints were defeated, he was proud to see his brother, Nate, suited up for the varsity team.

LaSalle High School students celebrated homecoming Friday, October 10, with a Mock Olympics during the school day. Here, a team of seniors (right) compete against the juniors in a game of tug-of-war, with the seniors winning. Pictured are (from left) Rob Robinson, Amanda Coveyou, Anthony Lester, Emily Sposito, Kayla Gustin, Marcie Rickley, Stefan Saffian, Tyler Oja, Gerrit Mortensen, Christi Therrian, Danielle Ford, Katie Garries, Samantha Radecki, Evan Everson, and Kevin Guilliard. The homecoming football game was Friday night. (Photograph by Betsy Wheeler) There will be an arts and crafts show at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in St. Ignace Thursday, November 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, November 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Andrea Tamlyn at 643-8177.

Birthday greetings to Kerry Sheber October 16, Mary Pope October 18, Matthew Beaudoin October 21, and Joe Matelski October 22.

The Saints marching band members include (from left) cheerleader Jordan Grogan, football players Louis Radecki-88, Grant Simmons-76, and cross country runner Page Paul. "The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything they have." - Sonja Turner

Tonee Therrian of St. Ignace introduces the topic of differences by using a puppet to present ideas to fifth through eighth grade students at Gros Cap School. The classroom visits promoted a 4-H puppetry program that took place Thursday, October 9, at the St. Ignace Public Library. (Photograph by Julie Moore)