By: District Deputy 118 - Wed, Oct 4, 2023 9:14 PM

On October 3rd, District Deputy 118 Ron DePestel presented GK SK Michael Page and Our Lady on the River Council #856 in Algonac with the Star Council Award for the 2022 - 2023 Fraternal Year. 

This is the first time in 23 Years that they have earned Star Council! Grand Knight Michael had challenged his members that he would shave his beard if the council achieved Star Council!

By: Paul Thorn - Fri, Sep 8, 2023 9:00 AM

On September 5th, State Deputy Regional Representative Paul Thorn presented Grand Knight Michael Page of Our Lady on the River Council 856 with the Detroit East July Council of the Month Award.  The award was presented during their meeting at St. Catherine Church in Algonac.

The Council earned Star Council status for the first time in many years for the 2022 - 2023 Fraternal Year.  During the last Fraternal Year, GK Page promised to shave his beard if and when a Supreme Star Council Plaque was presented to him.  Rumor has it that his wife Christine is thrilled about the award but not too happy about him losing his beard.  Stay tuned for the upcoming Star Council Award Presentation.

Included in the picture are Council Chaplain Fr. Louis Lapeyre, Associate Pastor of Our Lady on the River Parish in Marine City and Supreme Council Insurance General Agent Don Wesley.  DD118 Ron DePestal shared the picture. 

Congratulations to Council 856!

Paul Thorn

State Deputy Regional Representative