The beaches have been popular as temperatures in the 80s with high humidity were evident last week.

Brian and Eve Baumguard of Lansing visited the St. Ignace area recently, where they enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and scenery.

Mark Vonderwerth and I recently shared memories of the annual fair at Allenville, in which his motherin law, LaVerne Shimkovitz, was very active.

Tom and Barbara Alkire hosted the Alkire family reunion Saturday, August 7, at their home on Boulevard Drive, with 30 people in attendance. They included Vern and Pat Alkire with children and grandchildren of Houghton, Brenda and Paul Nelson of California, Mary Alkire with daughter and grandchild, Mark Alkire, Sanky Rickley, Howard Alkire, and Travis Alkire, all of St. Ignace and Nathan Alkire. Everyone had a great time.

Happy anniversary to Scott and Diggy Clement August 20, Charlie and Karen Fowler August 21, Terry and Sharon Smith August 25, and Jim and Colleen Horn August 27. Hope you all have a good day.M

Mike Wilkins (left) was named Lion of the Year for his service to the club by Past King Lion Fred Strich. oose Lodge 999 hosts a fish fry each Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cooks are Ron Wartella and Jim Sayles, and dishwasher is Roger Childers. Volunteers are always appreciated.

Arletta Pope had a 60th surprise birthday party in Paradise Thursday, August 5. Attending the party were Bill and Angie Fraser with their daughters, Jillian and Jayde, Kellie Langley, Jake and Jordan of Traverse City, and Tom and Stephanie Pope of Omaha.

Bud and Betty Closs of Grand Haven camped in their hometown of St. Ignace for a few days. They will return in a few weeks for the memorial service for sister Diane Closs.

David and Fidele Potter, lifetime St. Ignace residents, are in a long term care facility in Grand Haven. Fidele’s birthday was August 17 and David will celebrate his birthday August 21.

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Special Olympics received a dona- tion of $1,226 from the St. Ignace Knights of Columbus Monday, August 9. The money was raised from the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive. Pictured are Vi Paquin of St. Ignace, Christina Paquin of St. Ignace, and Dave Schmidt, Grand Knight of the St. Ignace Knights of Columbus. Birthday wishes to Shirley Bentgen August 21, Joceline Sayles and Peggy Brown August 23, Lola Davis August 24, Don Closs, Rose Huskey, Robert St. Onge, Doug Goudreau, and Cara Mason August 25, and Bob Brown August 26.

Bob Nelson reports his sisterin law, Marian Nelson, is now receiving care in Sault Ste. Marie and will soon be transfered to Mackinac Straits Health System. Ms. Nelson recently experienced a fall at her home, breaking her wrist.

New officers were installed at the St. Ignace Lions Club Banquet June 8, with guest speaker Past District Governor Don Meyers of Sault Ste. Marie. They are (front, from left) George Ford, second vicepresident; Don Meyers; Mary Kay Tamlyn, Lion King; John Schieding, first vice-president; (back) Elgie Dow, director; Mike Wilkins, secretary; Fred Strich, past king; Don Gustafson, treasurer; Jim Mattson, Tail Twister; and Kayla Nixon, Lion Tamer. Missing from photograph are Dan Litzner, third vice-president; and Tom Hamel, director. (Photographs courtesy of Ivan Wilde) Isabelle, better known as Billie, Pelon is still recuperating from a recent fall at home. She is hoping to be out driving soon and being able to visit her dear friends. Ms. Pelon is spry at 95 years old.

Happiness is receiving a piece of art from a young child such as a neighbor, Riley Kita.