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Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center 125th Anniversary Celebration

Michigan State University’s Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center (MSU-UPREC) will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with an open house. The event will take place on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time) at the UPREC South Farm, E3774 University Dr., Chatham, MI 49816. This free event is open to the public and will include educational programming on the history and impact of UPREC, a lunch featuring local agricultural products, and tours of both the UPREC North and South Farms.
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Forest Lake Dam: “This is not normal”

The recent heavy rains have had a significant impact on water systems in Alger County. Forest Lake Dam, which regulates outflow from Forest Lake into the Au Train River, is experiencing increased pressure due to rising water levels. When water levels rise, dams must handle the increased inflow, potentially leading to overflow and structural damage if not managed properly.
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Retired Munising Public Schools Art Teacher John Evans’ Landscapes Highlight Upper Peninsula’s Splendor

John Evans, a cherished retired art teacher from Munising Public Schools, is set to showcase his remarkable oil paintings at the Waterfront Gallery at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, Michigan on July 17. Evans, who dedicated 34 years to teaching art, is one of two artists selected for the Northern Exposure: Visions between the Lakes exhibit, featuring works that capture the enchanting landscapes of Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula.
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Michigan’s Cherry Legacy: From Orchard to Festival

When reaching for a cherry for drying, baking, juicing, or making jam, experts recommend a tart (or sour) cherry. Fortunately, Michiganders don’t need to go far to find them, as 70% of the nation’s tart are cherries grown in the state. For snacking, sweet cherries are preferred, and while most are grown on the West Coast, Michigan comes in a close second. Native to Europe and Western Asia, cherries first arrived in North America around 1600 but wasn’t introduced to Michigan until the mid-19th century.
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21st Annual Rotary Sunset Cruise Fundraiser Featuring Kiwanis Club Collaboration

The Munising Rotary Club will host their 21st Annual Rotary Sunset Cruise around Grand Island! This year, Alger Kiwanis Club is joining in on the fundraiser. When you register using the link below, you have 2 options. Sign up under “The Rotary Club Fundraiser” (100 seats) or “Kiwanis Club Fundraiser” (40 seats). All ticket sale proceeds will go to help support local community children/youth activities!
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Going with the flow.

Picture it: you have plans to do something that you’ve been excited about for a while, and then at the last minute, something comes up - your flight gets canceled or the weather is interfering in some way. Alternatively, there is an accident or construction on your way to work, and you know you’re going to arrive super late. In either of these situations, most people would have a rather negative reaction. Whether that reaction includes sadness, frustration, or even anger, it is almost always a negative reaction in some way.
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Celebrating Excellence in Education: JessicaBowerman Kelto Honored as MunisingPublic Schools First “Teacher of the Year”

Jessica Bowerman Kelto, a dedicated and compassionate fourthgrade teacher, has been awarded the inaugural “Teacher of the Year” title at Munising Public Schools, an honor anonymously voted on by district staff. This recognition, made possible through a $500 grant secured by Nicole Lasak, aims to acknowledge the exceptional contributions of educators and support staff within the district.
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UP Dementia Caregiver Workshop

Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on Thursdays, July 25, and August 1 and 8, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm (EST) via Zoom. Participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address dementia related behaviors, and learn strategies and benefits of self-care.
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