Judi’s Hair Care in Naubinway has been recognized at the Business Neighbor of the Month for June through the Spotlight Recognition Program provided by United Way of the EUP. Judi’s Hair Care helps its community and surrounding communities by raising money and awareness for a Community Health Access Coalition (CHAC) fundraiser in the Naubinway area. It also supports many organizations and community programs, especially Engadine athletics. Pictured are Rachel Mitchell of CHAC (left) and Jennifer Lancour, owner of Judi’s Hair Care. (Photograph courtesy of Tara Amarose) What a wonderful weekend. The weather was perfect and the Fourth of July parades and fireworks were spectacular.

The Engadine Class of 1980 had a nice get-together in Engadine at Robert Montgomery's mother’s home Saturday, July 3. It was great seeing some of our classmates, whom we haven't seen in 30 years. There wasn't a large turnout, but many of them will be here for the all-class reunion coming up soon. We greatly appreciate Bob for putting this together. The food was great and the hospitality was the best.

There will be music in the Curtis Park Wednesday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m., sponsored by the Erickson Center for the Arts.

The Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium in Grand Marais will offer a kayaking symposium Thursday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18. All abilities are welcome. For more information, call (906) 494-2447.

The 14th Annual Crisp Point Lighthouse Conference and Picnic will be Saturday, July 17, at 10 a.m. Participants should meet at the Whitefish Township School in Paradise the day of the conference. Coffee, juice, and baked goods will be provided for breakfast. Everyone is welcome. An update on the happenings and future happenings at Crisp Point will be given. An auction will also be held. Lunch will be available at the school or the lighthouse. There will be a hot dog barbecue at the lighthouse, weather permitting. Cost is $10 per person. There is no charge for children age 12 and younger.

Engadine Consolidated Schools all-class reunion will be Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, at the Engadine school. There will be a Friday night fish fry at the VFW, and registration at the Township Hall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Many activities are planned for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a parade at noon.

Condo- lences to the family of Perry "Pete" Holmes, Sr., 63, a resident of Newberry since 1975, who passed away Saturday morning, July 3, at his residence following a long illness. Please keep his wife of 43 years, Linda, and their family in your thoughts and prayers. An obituary for Mr. Holmes is published in this issue of The St. Ignace News.

Condolences also to the family of Jean Brown of Curtis, who passed away Thursday afternoon, July 1. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. An obituary for Mrs. Brown is published in this issue of The St. Ignace News.

Happy birthday to Michelle Vallier, Jeffrey Bomber, and Hanna Bigelow July 9, Junior Shoemaker July 10, Leah Mason and Lester Livermore, Jr. July 11, Lindsay Robinson July 12, Rod Miller, Collin Reynolds, and Adam De- Menter July 13, and Linnea Ault, Conni Gouza, and Keith Butkovch July 14.

Happy anniversary to Gerry and Linda Kerbersky and Sean and Amber Feneley July 8, Jeffrey and Jomay Bomber July 9, Carl and Sally Frazier July 10, and Bob and Cindy Hartwig July 11.

Until next time, take care.