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If you planted new trees this spring or last fall, bring out the garden hose. A little water will keep those trees healthy and happy as Michigan’s dry spring progresses into summer.

Don’t forget to participate in the muskellunge angler survey to help Michigan Department of Natural Resources biologists obtain valuable data on this important sport fish. “Muskellunge are difficult to survey, so biologists are dependent upon information provided by anglers to help us manage this species, says DNR fisheries biologist Neal Godby in Gaylord.

Munising School Public Library will be closed on Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Apologies in advance for any inconveniences this may cause, and many thanks for understanding! Come down to the library and we can help direct you to some books that will aid in celebrating and better understanding this important freedom day.

On Memorial Day I remembered the fallen, and mourned the loss of human life, dignity, liberty, justice, and truth caused by war. As a Canadianborn American who joined the Washington Army National Guard in 2010, I knew nothing about history or geopolitics. Like many young men I wanted to protect people, to compete at a real- life game of skill, and to be an elite member of society.