Community

The Munising Beacon proudly presents, once a month, another “Artist Profile”, a series highlighting local artists and community members that have a passion for bringing beauty into Alger County. Have you ever ventured into the Gallery Coffee Company here in Munising and wondered who took the photographs that are displayed throughout the building? One of those artists, Patrick Hugener, owner of Head In The Clouds Photography, is the subject of this month’s “Artist Biography.”

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Julie Highlen, an artist from Deerton, has been selected to receive a $1,250 grant from the State of Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) for her upcoming artist-in-residency at Isle Royale National Park. Highlen, known for her artwork focusing on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior shorelines, aims to incorporate scenes from Isle Royale, based on her personal experiences on the island. This grant, a part of the MACC’s fiscal year 2024 funding, was awarded through a competitive peer review process. Highlen was among 711 applicants vying for the funds. The grant will enable her to spend approximately two weeks on Isle Royale in August 2024, where she plans to create a series of paintings on small wood block panels. These “mini moments” will capture various aspects of life on the island, from its natural beauty to its wildlife and historical landmarks, including the Edisen Fishery and the Rock Harbor Lighthouse. Highlen expressed her gratitude for the award, stating her commitment to making the most of this opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23rd AND Friday, Nov. 24th. We are still open the following Saturday, Nov. 25th from 10:00am 1:00pm. Thank you for your understanding!

The Superior Central after school ski club will have new equipment to use after a grant from Alger County Communities That Care (AC3). AC3 wrote a grant that covered the cost of 22 sets of skis, poles, and boots of various sizes through Munising’s South Bay Outfitters.

The Delta Chapter of the National Honor Society at Munising High School added 16 new members to its ranks at an induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 10 at Mather Auditorium. Joining the NHS were Jolie Ake, Dayne Behning, Samantha Cain, Bailey Corcoran, Alexandra Goss, Daniel Goss, Carson Kienitz, Savannah Lassila, Zachary Lindquist, Kate Mattson, Natalie Holmes-Niven, Trevor Nolan, Nathan Petersen, Tessa Salo, Jacob Vanlandschoot and Elizabeth Wing.