October 2024

Big Picture Forests

Every now and then, I get a bug up my butt to drive long distances. Part of the motivation is to see forest types that I don’t normally get to see in the Lake States. Forest management varies from region to region, as our great North American forests change.
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The Where of Prayer

“In the end, prayer grants us the quiet confidence that we are seen, known, and loved by a God who is always present. We will see how this connects with the most performed and persistent prayer we know…” Our Father, who art in Heaven….” When we were in Chicago for twenty years, we developed close relationships.
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The Upper Peninsula: Michigan’s Hidden Auto Legacy

When people think of the automotive industry in Michigan, they often focus on Detroit. After all, it is the “Motor City”. But the history of auto manufacturing is deeply intertwined with the entire state’s culture, economy, and identity, including the often-overlooked Upper Peninsula, where mining, labor, and transportation developments helped shape the industry we know today.
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MEDICAL, continued

his immediate goal is to improve communication between medical providers, ensuring that concerns are better addressed. Jim Parker, CEO of Munising Memorial Hospital, praised Dr.
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Robert “Bob” Belfry

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Robert “Bob” Belfry passed peacefully in his home after a lengthy battle with his health. A memorial gathering for family and friends of Bob will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 at Bowerman Funeral Home. Bob’s obituary and tribute wall may be found at bowermanfuneralhome. net.
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