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Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — It’s not often the guest of honor does all the cooking. But then, most honorees don’t prepare meals as magnificently as Don Durley. Durley won Chef of the Year honors from the Upper Michigan Chapter of the American Culinary Federation, one of 226 chapters from throughout the United States. The new Chef of the Year prepared an exquisite meal for federation members, including Mussels with Pesto, Seafood Ravioli Alfredo and Phyllo Wrapped Smoked ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago SAWYER AIR FORCE BASE - The 3R Team from K.I. Sawyer Elementary School worked with teacher, Ragene Henry, to write the book “Who is K.I. Sawyer and Why Should We Care?” by researching interesting facts about the man for whom the local Air Force Base was named, Kenneth Ingalls Sawyer. Upper elementary students, Sean Higgins, Michael Johnston, Lydia Edwards, Mark Anderson, Bryan Bell, Melissa Vloedman, Kelly Anderson, and Shannon Hodum, researched their book ...

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — Marquette Lions formally installed new officers recently. Sharon Olsen succeeded Sara Doubledee as president. Doubledee presented Lion patches to board members and a special award banner to the club. President-elect is Dr. Douglas Shearer; 2nd vice president, Bill Zerbel; 3rd vice president, Art Anderson; secretary, Joe Baczkowski; treasurer, Sandra A. Yohe; Lion Tamer, Charles Gabel; and Tail Twister, Clark Parker. Board members also ...

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago ISHPEMING — Westwood High School’s Natural Resources/Future Foresters of America Club attended the state forestry skills competition at Michigan State University. Four teams of students from Negaunee and Westwood placed first, third, fourth, and fifth in the state in a field of 28. Justin Oster, Brad Pepin, Eric Hill, Joe Perry, Steve Waara, Jesse Kaikkonen, Chris Moffatt, Brad Perry, Sam Richards, Mike Sivula, Justin Baxter, and Missy Piirainen ...

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 — When it opens Saturday, the Fifth Annual All-Michigan Show will showcase some of the best artists in the Upper Peninsula and the state. The juried exhibit attracted 35 entries this year, competing for a $300 Best in Show Prize, two $100 Honorable Mentions, and five People’s Choice Awards. “The show started at the Oasis Gallery,” said Lee Hall director Wayne Francis, “then it was spread all over town.” As the exhibit grew, the ...

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 — After more than a month of controversy over fire protection, a committee has formed to study whether there’s a need for a new fire hall in the north or west part of the city. The group, “Citizens for Fire Safety,” hopes to determine the fire safety needs of Marquette citizens, Co-Chairman Dan Cook said. The City Commission voted May 11th to cut the 80-year-old Fire Station No. 2 from the budget after deciding it didn’t add much ...