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The True Reward of Prayer: Beyond Persistence and Performance

Last time, we began a series on the most recognized prayer in the world: “Our Father who art in heaven...”-the Lord’s prayer. Jesus gave it to his disciples in response to their question, “Lord, teach us to pray.” But they were not first graders asking their teacher to teach them to read. They filled their lives with prayer, much more than most of us. They wouldn’t need a lesson on prayer any more than a short-order cook needed a lesson on scrambled eggs.
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This Week In History

Sourced from the Digital Archive at the Munising Public Library~ consider checking out this wonderful resource for your own research and/or entertainment! 136 years ago - The Alger County Republican - July 7, 1888 What a Contrast! Mr. Editor: I have noticed that a large number of the people of Indiana are very much pleased that Gen.
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Bending trees of future/past

The Upper Peninsula has a rich history with and connection to trees, from its earliest days when forests were a vital resource, to the 19th century when logging began driving economic growth, to today’s sustainable forestry practices and recreation, with a goal of preservation for the future. From timber harvesting to maple syrup production and the pulp and paper industry, trees remain integral to the Upper Peninsula’s economy, culture, and environmental stewardship efforts.
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Munising Middle and High School Honor Roll 2nd Semester

12th Grade Jamisen Ake Margarette Beauchaine Toni Briggs Andrew Cain Frank Carlson Dylan Cornish Reece Cotey Emersyn Crisp Makalah Fishburn Alexandra Goss Logan Gould Jailen Hancock Angus Horne Robert Johns Joseph Kelley Paige Killips Nicholas Kulik Cody Lincoln Ervin Ludy Duray Murk Tyler Nelson Julia Prunick Carly Reffruschinni Sadie Rolfe Cienna Schultz Sabryna Smith Lucille Widner Cleo Witty Garrett Yager Riley Zortman 11th Grade Dayne Behning 10th Grade Samantha Cain Daniel Goss Carson Kienitz Savannah Lassila Kate Mattson Trevor Nolan Axl Richards Tessa Salo Cadence Schultz Jacob VanLandschoot Elizabeth Wing Jolie Ake Dimetri Balko Natalie Holmes-Niven Nathan Petersen Olivia Lester Bailey Corcoran Lauren Nelson Zachery Lindquist Michael Robinson II Karianna Virta Brooklynn Joyner Trevin Perry KayLynn Johnson Matthew Pokela Carter Deatsman Keegan Long Brody Gariepy Callie Britton Dylan Adkinson Sage Anderson Janey Bellinger Nolan Connaughton Olivia Cotey Tamryn Nolan Carter Rautanen Tristin Hauler Milo Landgraf Kristin Joyner Levi Westcomb Jackson Carlson Hayden Bayer Ava Tebear Ian McNally Sierra Dyer Wyatt Merryman Ember Morrison Hailee Coppock Bailey Tyner Matthew Bell Caiden Curtis 9th Grade Keira Albright Grace Geshrick Kaylen Kienitz Camdyn Schultz Natalia St.Amour William Wilson Carissa Deatsman Blake Lakosky Rylen Perry Ethan Petersen Owen Hildebrand Lilliana LeGrand Kinley Hall Ava Ludy Jenna Gurski Isaac Merryman Kylie Syers Victoria Butler Piper Grabowski Josiah Singer Elliot Dolaskie Connor Nelson Emily Kelley Kathlyn Richards Brody Johns Brandon Boyak Jack Nelson Nolan Dolaskie John Nord Nevaeh Trombly 8th Grade Adrian Bowerman Kelvin McNally Khloe Kortman Kenadie Perron Bailey St.Amour Bryce Kevern Ellie Bowerman Landon Smith Keira Curtis Gloria Johnson Spenser Murk Dennis Ramsey Jacob Coppock Atley Maxon Tysen DeVries-Johns Brynnlee Meyer Alison Hill Joy O’Neill Hazelynn Winsor 7th Grade Ella Johnson Dylan Krause Connor Robinson Sean Harmon Grace Klein Taylor LaFlamme Jeremy Willey Gordon Robare Jaris Goings Jersey Lassila Adrianna Radloff Brevin Connaughton Peyton Dyer Dawson Heyrman Miika Michelson Matthew Nord Sylvia Johnson Vera Nettleton Lyrik Rautanen Jocelyn Mendoza Zoey Grabowski Sahara Seymour Vincent Gramm Ramsey Cearley Abigale McNeely 6th Grade Natalie Brock Emma Conklin Madelyn Kulppi Ava Prunick Karter Goings Jackson Lasak Trey Mattson Andrew Uehlein Kasey Zalanskas Juliana Smith Mackenzie Daniels Rhys Montcalm Magdalen Gage Destiny Andrews Sophia Anderson Carianne Dolaskie Sullivan Ford Eiza Lee Emma Bowerman Payton Brey Evan Kelto Logan Oas Scarlett Ott Wyatt Gould Lia Kevern Grace Burley Braylin Calhoun John Goss Alexsandra McGee Lucas Smith Amber DeFrancesco .
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Boating, fishing outreach events to mark Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week June 30 – July 6

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Over 50 boat landing events are planned across the state to mark this year’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week, June 30 to July 6. Public awareness about the impacts of harmful, nonnative aquatic plants and animals is critical to protecting Michigan’s ecosystems, tourism, and economy.
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Latest DNR survey shows stable wolf population in Michigan

The 2024 winter wolf population survey estimate from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources found a minimum of 762 wolves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This year’s estimate showed an increase of 131 animals compared to the 2022 estimate of 631; however, the results demonstrate a continued trend of statistical stability in Michigan’s wolf population.
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