2024 Pictured Rocks Golf Course Standing
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June 2024
Munising golf wraps up season at UP finals
The Munising golf team put the finishing touches on their season on Wednesday, May 29. The Mustangs were taking part in the Division 2 UP Finals meet, held at Young’s Golf Course in Iron River. Munising had both their boys’ and girls’ teams finish in fifth place.
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A Disturbing Truth
As forests age, increases in natural mortality and subsequent disturbance events happen. Michigan forests are growing older and natural mortality is, indeed, on the rise. For the past several years, natural mortality volumes have exceeded harvest volumes.
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Yearly plant sale a success
Last Thursday morning, Munising Baptist Church members unloaded a trailer filled with a variety of plants from Red Barn Greenhouse in Centerville, Michigan. Over the last 15 years, the greenhouse has brought an impressive assortment of vegetable plants as well as beautiful decorative annuals and perennials to Munising for a yearly plant sale to benefit the youth of Munising Baptist Church and School.
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Staying Bear Aware on Grand Island
With summer approaching, visitors are heading to Grand Island National Recreation Area, a popular destination for campers and day-trippers alike. Ferry service began last Friday, May 24. The Island is known for its breathtaking overlooks, pristine beaches, deep hardwoods, and fascinating cultural sites. It offers numerous recreation opportunities including campsites, day sites, hiking and biking trails, beaches, and rental cabins.
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Munising, MICHIGAN — On the evening of Wednesday, May 29th, recovery efforts were completed near the Coves Campground for the body of a 45-year-old male. United States Park Rangers at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore received a call that the individual had fallen unconscious after exhibiting signs of distress while hiking towards Spray Falls. Alger County Sheriff’s Office deployed a marine response vessel to the area while additional personnel responded on foot. The individual, identified as Steven Poppema of Holland, Michigan, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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136 years ago - The Alger County Republican - June 3rd, 1888. The Modest Blacksmith A son of Vulcan— and his right Good arm it wielded power’s might; His throne the forge; the anvil’s note Resounded rhythms while he smote There in the fire’s rosy glows, The brazen thing with sturdy blows.
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Q: With the hotter-than-usual weather expected for this summer, I am wondering if there are any simple ways to help stay cool. I’m particularly concerned about my elderly relatives, who have various medical problems, and my 16-year-old son, who will be starting football practice in about six or seven weeks in hot, and often humid, conditions.
Read MoreHow can we stay cool in hot temperatures?The incredible power of Mindfulness
Have you ever heard the saying, “be where your feet are”? Some of us may chuckle when we hear that and think it’s unrealistic given the busy pace of the world we live in. But the idea behind it is worth taking seriously.
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