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Lessons from the Lighthouse: Embracing Humility and Wisdom

Through the pitch-black night, the Captain sees a light dead ahead on a collision course with his ship. He sends a signal: “Change your course 10 degrees east.” The light signals back: “Change yours, 10 degrees west.” Angry, the Captain sends: “I’m a Navy Captain! Change your course, sir!” “I’m a seaman, second class,” comes the reply. “Change your course, sir.” Now the Captain is furious. “I’m a battleship! I’m not changing course!” There is one last reply. “I’m a lighthouse. Your call.”
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Earth Fest 2024 a Success

Munising’s Earth Fest 2024 was held throughout the month of April with many community members attending. In its second year, Earth Fest’s partnership between Alger County Renewable Energy Solutions and Munising School Public Library expanded to include the Gallery Coffee Co. with sponsorship from the Michigan Environmental Council.
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906 SERA deadline May 5

State of Michigan retirees and their guests will meet for a luncheon at the Up North Events Center in Gwinn on Monday, May 13. The luncheon will begin at noon. Retirees and their guests need to make reservations with Edgar Sommers by calling 906-250-5560 no later than Sunday, May 5, 2024.
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Key Club Volunteers Shine Bright at Clear Lake Education Cleanup

Members of the Munising High School Key Club, along with their advisor Hilary Ludecke, participated in the annual Clear Lake Education cleanup project. Despite unpredictable weather - including a brief snowfall after sunshine - the group worked diligently to clean cabins, the nurse station, bathrooms, showers, haul wood, set up the dock, transport kayaks, and tend to yard work. Mimi Klotz graciously provided a delicious lunch for the hardworking volunteers. The Key Club’s efforts were supported by Kiwanians Jim Rodgers, Cathy Weisinger, Ken Theresa Struble, and Anne O’Neill. Proud parents are commended for their children’s dedication to community service.
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Ahead of gardening season, MDARD reminds public to help prevent the spread of invasive plant pests

It’s spring in Michigan and that means Michiganders are thinking about what they want to plant in their garden this year. As gardening season gets underway, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is asking people to learn about the risks posed by invasive plant pests, diseases, and harmful weeds and what they can do to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species.
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