St.Ignace
By Miriam Blair 643-7994

Summer is in full swing as families enjoy spending time outdoors.

Cindy and Jim Nelson of Tucson, Arizona, are enjoying a few weeks in their hometown of St. Ignace.

Mark Higgins and his son, Will Higgins, of Three Rivers attended the St. Ignace Car Show for their fourth year in June, then continued their camping trip in the Grand Marais area, where they enjoyed many peaceful water falls and the Pictured Rocks.

A phone call came from Bill Demnon Monday, June 30, letting his friends know he arrived in Fairbanks, Alaska. Mr. Demnon traveled for 11 days on his new Harley Davidson, a dream of his for many months.

Pamela Blum, formerly of St. Ignace, was recently deployed by the National Red Cross to drive the emergency response vehicle and to aid victims of the floods in southern Wisconsin. Her duties consisted of bulk distribution, making food available, and disaster assessment.

Dr. Jeff Khaber and Christen Johns of Mount Pleasant enjoyed a visit in St. Ignace on their way north to Grand Marais. The couple are spending time at their summer cottage.

We'll see yachts moored at the St. Ignace Marina next week, as well as at Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City, for the 100th anniversary of the Chicago to Mackinac Yacht Race.

Jace Fenlon not only enjoyed his third birthday at a Detroit Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park Sunday, June 29, he also won a new battery-operated Hummer during a raffle for children. Pictured with him is his father, Mike (right), of St. Ignace, Paws, the Tigers' mascot, and a staff member of Comerica Park. The Fenlons were accompanied by Jace's grandfather, Jerry Fenlon, of St. Ignace. Jace also got the chance to run the bases with other children after the game. He wore a Tigers hat and a shirt that said "My first Tigers game," on the front, and, on the back, it read "and it's my birthday!" Jace and his parents, Mike and Angie Fenlon, live in Holland, Michigan. (Photograph by Jerry Fenlon)

Betty and Wayne Bell of Gobles enjoyed a visit with relatives and friends in St. Ignace last week.

Michael Smith along with his sons, Michael and Mason, of Grand Rapids were happy to be in St. Ignace over the July 4 holiday. Visits with friends and family including Mr. Smith's parents, Denise Smith and Henry Smith. They also spent time with grandmother Mary Edwards.

Bob Mowery (left), Worshipful Master of St. Ignace Masonic Lodge 369, awards a jacket to Ron Tamlyn, who is Mason of the Year 2008.

Bob Smith, owner of the Indian Village in St. Ignace, was a visitor last Wednesday in Grand Marais, where he entertained friends on his guitar with some old familiar tunes.

A "geocaching bash" at Straits State Park was well attended, drawing about 50 people, some from St. Ignace and some traveling from many other parts of the state, Saturday, July 12, reported participant Cheryl Schlehuber. In this event, people hunt for hidden "treasure" caches. Saturday's event also helped teach people how to use geocaching equipment.

Ann and Cleon Moss of Hessel reported they were happy to enter their 1982 Ford Escort station wagon in Antiques on the Bay and the 33rd annual St. Ignace Car Show in June. The local couple won Mayor's Choice in the post war category and received a beautiful plaque.

Jessica Massaway (from left), Erin Patti, and Brendon Steiner received $500 scholarships from the St. Ignace Masonic Lodge 369 Saturday, June 14. (Photographs courtesy of Ron Barry)

Our local growers are offering produce at the Farmers Market at the marina each Saturday morning. The market continues all summer.

Until next time, keep smiling.