Our community was saddened to hear that Army Specialist Christopher Griffin from Kincheloe, a 2004 graduate of Rudyard High School, died October 3 when militants attacked him and his fellow soldiers. Eight soldiers died in the attack. Kinross Township will honor Specialist Griffin’s memory by naming a street after him, and giving him a veterans memorial, cemetery plot, and a plaque.

Principal Mark Pavloski, who was Christopher’s algebra teacher a few years back, remarked on what a quiet and hardworking young man he was.

“Christopher was a Packers fan, and we would talk about that during down times,” Mr. Pavloski also recalled.

As a student, Christopher participated in junior varsity football and also wrestled for one year. He helped coach youth wrestling, and those who knew him have said he was just an all-around good young man. Services will be Wednesday, October 14, at 2 p.m. at the Rudyard school. Donations for the family are being accepted at Kinross Township Hall.

This sign will mark a Kinross Township street in memory of a local fallen soldier, Army Specialist Christopher Griffin. Mr. Griffin’s obituary and a related story are published in this issue of The St. Ignace News.

Upcoming school events include a chili cook-off and a play.

The booster club is still looking for people to make chili for the upcoming chili cook-off, now set for Friday, October 23, at the varsity football game. The competition will begin at 6 p.m. Participants can bring their chili to the concession stand to have it judged. Those interested may call Ryan Fountain at (906) 495-5533, or a booster club member. All proceeds will go to the booster club, and the winner will be awarded $25.

The Rudyard High School cast for this year's musical, “The Boy Friend,” has been selected and rehearsals are underway. The production will be presented Thursday, November 12, through Saturday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 15, at 2:30 p.m. in the Rudyard multi-use facility. Cast includes Gail Berkompas as Madame Dubonnet, Eric Davis as Percival Brown, Shana Trotter as Polly, Logan McMillan as Tony Brockhurst, Grace DeYoung as Masie, Andrew Otten as Bobby VanHusen, Marlee Rogers as Hortense, Joslyn Rizzo as Fay, Jacob McDonoff as Alphonse, Rebecca Malaski as Dulcie, Brittany Perkins as Nancy, Bill DeYoung as Lord Brockhurst, and Maranda MacMaster as Lady Brockhurst.

Singers and dancers include Alejandra DeMingo, Emily Hoolsema, Brenna George, Carrie Berkompas, Jessie Rye, Katrina Hoolsema, Samantha Peck, Isaac Suggitt, Adam Graber, Darin Schrovenwever, Alex Schrovenwever, Kirk Lehman, Lucas Meehan, Tyler Rice, Brett VanSloten, Jared Clark, and Davin Salo.

Jim Taylor is the director. Sandra Rathwell is choreographer/ musical director, and Cherie Sexton is costume designer.

Nick Oliver of St. Ignace, who became a level two assessor, will work with Kinross Township on all of its properties.

Get well wishes to Jacob Harrison, who is recovering from breaking his tailbone last week. Try to heal quickly.