Mary Ann and Richard McKenzie on their wedding day (left) and today. Richard and Mary Ann Mc- Kenzie of St. Ignace celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, November 2, 2008. They were married in Saint Joseph's Church in Newport, Rhode Island.

The bride's uncle, Manuel Moitoza, and her sister, Barbara Andrews, were the attendants.

Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie have four children, Debra of Racine, Wisconsin, Deanna of San Diego, California, Richard Jr. of St. Ignace, and Brian of Kenosha, Wisconsin. They have six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

The couple have resided in Newport, Brunswick, Maine, and Racine, prior to owning and operating the River Bend Resort near St. Ignace for the past 25 years.

An open house for family and friends will be Saturday, November 29, at their home on Mackinac Trail.