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Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — A gift from Marquette pioneer Peter White’s great-granddaughter will set up a scholarship program at Northern Michigan University. The gift from Mrs. Lincoln Frazier of Marquette will create scholarships in the Walker L. Cisler College of Business. The gift will also be used to begin work on a U.P. Heritage Center around the Superior Dome concourse, and to complete the main Lounge in the Don H. Bottum University Center, which will be ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — Marquette water customers may let their water run for up to five hours a day to prevent water line freeze-ups, City Manager Dale Iman said. Iman suggested that residents let water run during the night when temperatures and water demand are the lowest. The stream of water should be regulated to not exceed a quart per minute. Utility customers will receive a 3-unit credit per month on both water and sewer bills, he said. The credit is ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago MARQUETTE – The Peninsula Waters Girl Scout Council is celebrating 25 years of service to leaders and Girl Scouts of the Upper Peninsula. March 6-12 is the week-long celebration of Girl Scout week and the birthday of Girl Scouting in the U.S. April 22 is Girl Scout Leaders Day, which is set aside for an appreciation of the leaders and volunteers who make the organization activities possible. 60 years ago MARQUETTE – The great event of the year for ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — The UP200 Sled Dog Championship has turned many Superiorland residents into avid mushing fans, including Stan Wittler of Chocolay Township. But unlike most people who help out with the race, Wittler pays less attention to the dogs than the race course itself. As the official trail boss for the popular championship, Wittler is responsible for making sure the course is groomed, marked and generally passable. This year, he said, the trail ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — Marquette Senior High School thespians will perform “Veronica’s Room” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Marquette Senior High Schools Little Theater as a fund-raiser for their upcoming trip to a state drama competition. “Veronica’s Room,” the MSHS entry directed by Shirley Smith, received a “superior” rating at the District High School Drama Competition Jan. 29 which was hosted by the Forest Roberts Theater at Northern Michigan University. The ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — The Marquette City Commission is expected to give initial approval to contracts for the construction of the Cinder Pond Marina Project. Bids were let Dec. 29 on the project’s three phases. The commission is scheduled to give the first reading on the awarding of contracts when it meets tonight. The marina, at the east end of Lower Harbor Park, eventually will have around 100 boat slips, an office, a fueling station and boater facilities including ...