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William Duckwall: Pioneering Tourism in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
William Duckwall, affectionately known as “Uncle Ducky,” has left an indelible mark on the local tourism industry through his parent umbrella company, Uncle Ducky Outdoors. Under this banner, he oversees eight distinctive enterprises in Christmas, Michigan; Grand Island Cruises, Paddling Michigan, The Duck Pond Eatery & Beer Garden, Paddler’s Village Campground, Au Train Beach Campground, Picture Rocks Transportation, Paddler’s Inn, and his newest venture Pictured Rocks Yurts. Duckwall’s dedication to the community, his zeal for adventure, and his business prowess have reshaped the region’s recreational landscape.
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Opening Day Essentials: Cast with Care for Michigan’s Trout Season Michigan’s trout season kicks off April 27. Anglers, secure your license and review regulations.
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VA announces new program to help more than 40,000 veterans stay in their homes
On May 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will launch a new program — the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program — to help more than 40,000 veterans experiencing severe financial hardship avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.
Read MoreVA announces new program to help more than 40,000 veterans stay in their homesAlger County Chamber Honors Ramsey Companies: Let’s Celebrate Excellence in Hospitality
Ramsey Companies has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Excellence in Hospitality Award by the Alger County Chamber of Commerce. This acknowledgment recognizes Ramsey Companies’ exceptional dedication to providing outstanding hospitality services in the region.
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Rep. Jenn Hill will be at the library TOMORROW, Sat. Apr. 20th at 10:30 A.M. for the quarterly Coffee & Conversation with constituents. All are welcome to attend this update and Q & A. In honor of Earth Fest Week, Rep. Hill will address environmental concerns.
Read MoreMunising School Public Library NewsCity Commission Meeting Recap: April 15, 2024
The Munising City Commission held a scheduled meeting on April 15, 2024 at the City Hall. All but one Commissioner were present and nine residents attended. Several new business actions were taken. The appointment of Robin Pavase and DJ Raica to the Planning Commission was approved as was the proposed License Agreement for the Fourth of July committee. There was a presentation on the upcoming Earth Fest events to be held at Munising School Public Library beginning April 20 at 10:30 a.m.
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Each year for the past 12 years (except during Covid) the Munising Ecumenical Team has offered a “Soup and Service” event on the first five Wednesdays of Lent and Good Friday and Easter Vigil services during Holy week. All were open to the entire community. Each year one or two community service organizations are selected to receive the free will offerings from those events. This year The Community Food Pantry and Eden on the Bay Free store were selected recipients of the offerings. $1094.00 was raised in spite of two of the “Soup and Service” events being canceled due to uncooperative weather. The offering was shared equally. We are thankful for the community churches who cooperated in providing the suppers and services as well as the generosity of those who attended.
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Do you Remember the Day?
For those of you who are old enough, think back to Wednesday April 22, 1970. Do you remember the day? I was in ninth grade at Pennridge Central Junior High School located in Bucks County, PA, where George Washington crossed the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War. My school joined in with the other 20 million+ participants to celebrate the first Earth Day. In preparation for Earth Day, we learned about our Earth and the pollution it was facing at that time. Homeroom doors were decorated, and skits acted out by the students. On Earth Day, the whole school took part in a demonstration of support, with students coming together to line up to spell Earth Day. The school had two floors and we were able to look down, out of the windows, at the students outside and see Earth Day spelled out plain as day.
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