My apologies for not doing any updates for several weeks.  My PC had a virus that locked out my e mail scanning capability and I didn’t want to risk sending out something nasty……It has been fixed and we are up and running now….
 
   I hate to say it but, everyone left by Labor Day and the weather has been stellar ever since….. Other than a bit of color in some of the trees, it might as well be August…It’s the first time that I’ve been warm all Summer.  Town has been busy with a lengthily Salmon season and the Lakes and beaches are all still used daily….Speaking of lakes,  two friends swam Crystal this Summer…Chris Rodes,pictured with Mom Judy, swam the length of the lake (9.5 miles) in about 6 1/2 hours.  While Cathy Walker, pictured with husband and coach, swam the 20 miles around the lake. She did it in 30 stages, totaling 20 hours.  Bruce kayaked along side as safety officer and guide…….Congratulations to both of you both, for having a goal and attaining it…
   The Fall Festival in Frankfort is coming up Oct 10…Great fun for all ages.    Get involved and volunteer for a few hours on Saturday the 10th.  Help is needed in all areas of the festival.  Contact Joanne or Donna at the Chamber for details  352-7251…(having a reason to go, is much more fun than just going)….
    The sunset cruises will end Sept 30, so you have a few days left to get in an evening jaunt.  The daily cruises continue until mid October..
    The Cougar question in Benzie Co has apparently finally been laid to rest…In the flesh…. A man in Thompsonville shot one and there are pictures…(follow up shortly)
 
  Be well,  Jay