Members of the LaSalle High School band, directed by Jason Byma, attended marching band camp at the school Wednesday, August 25, and Thursday, August 26. A few new songs were introduced in preparation for a busy marching season.

Angela Litzner and Donna Dutcher report the folks who attend the Take Five program at Community Action Agency like to make various projects, and the most recent one was making dog treats.

Ben Bingham underwent surgery Monday, August 30. Please keep Ben in your prayers.

Goldie Blair is now residing in Traverse City, having moved there from East Lansing.

A St. Ignace band, “Aisle Eight,” entertained folks in Hessel Saturday, August 28. The oldies but goodies music consists of a fivemember group, including Vicki Hough on keyboards, Mike Hough on drums, and three guitarists, Ron Belonga, Kim St. Andrew, and Ed Olson.

Catholic Girls Gone Bad will perform Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m. at the marina. The outdoor concerts are free of charge.

Above: The Earl and Olive Adams family reunion was Saturday, July 31, in the Kewadin Casino tent in St. Ignace. Family members came from Michigan, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Minnesota, and California. Dave Frank, grandson of Lorraine Adams Dulecki, served as the master of ceremonies, directing everyone to the games, talent show, and food. Pictured are (from left) Marian Adams King, Lorraine Adams Dulecki, Earlene Adams Carlisle, Bob Adams, and Don Adams. (Adams family photograph) Arts and Crafts Dockside will be Saturday, September 4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in St. Ignace.

The 53rd annual Mackinac Bridge Walk will be Monday, September 6.

The Chippewa County Fair is in progress. Many families will visit for a day of fun.

At right: St. Ignace Girl Scouts Annemarie Horn (left) and Andrea Perry served with Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard Troop #609 for the Scout Service Camp August 7 through August 15. It is Miss Horn's fourth year as a member of the Honor Guard and Miss Perry's first. Miss Horn is the daughter of Susan and Gary Horn and Miss Perry is the daughter of Deb and Gene Perry, all of St. Ignace. The girls perform flag duties, work as guides at the Mackinac State Historic Parks buildings, and perform community service duties on the Island during their week of service camp. Both Girl Scouts are members of Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes Council Troop 5340. (Photograph by Susan Horn) The Dafter Mud Run will be Saturday, September 4, at 7 p.m.

Anniversary wishes to Dick and Cindy Oliver and Steve and Judy Reber September 2 and Peg and Don Sutton September 7.

Belated birthday wishes to Madeline Smith of St. Ignace. Happy birthday to Katie Schlehuber September 2, Dorothy “Sis” Brown, Mandy Fenlon, Judy Fenlon, and Jerry Fenlon September 4, Vern Faleris September 5, Steve Reber September 6, John Mundt and Elaine MacDonald September 7, Shelly Eifler September 8, Kevin Matson, Darlene Goudreau, and Russ Caskey, Jr. September 9, Gertrude Dunn, Joe Decker, Parker Tracy, who will be nine years old, Rilla Halberg, and Henry Dean Smith, all celebrating September 11.