30 years ago

MARQUETTE – Six Northern Michigan University students re-enacted the lives of people who were at Copper Harbor’s Fort Wilkins in the late 17th century. The students were assisted by NMU faculty and staff as they prepared for work as living history interns throughout the summer at Fort Wilkins State Park. The group consists of Dr. Jean Kinnear, NMU Outdoor Recreation professor; NMU student Matt Zyble of Harbor Springs; NMU student Jerry Benson, son of Janet and Albin Benson of Marquette; NMU student Amanda Leat of Brighton; NMU student Paul Garber of Marshall; NMU student Tina Bell, daughter of Amos and Gayle Bell of Marquette; NMU student Mike Erickson, son of Milton and Myrna Erickson of Skandia; Chuck Howe, NMU Outdoor Recreation instructor; Dr. Judith DeMark, NMU history professor and intern program director; and Marianne Kronk, an NMU undergraduate student assistant.

60 years ago

MUNISING – Sixteen members of the State Senate and House of Representatives pledged their full support for the promotion of the proposed Pictured Rocks national lakeshore area upon their return from a boat cruise to the area. The lawmakers and their families were guests of Alger County residents on their visit to the city. A luncheon for the group was held in the Forest Inn Supper Club. During a brief program, they were welcomed to the city by Mayor Leo Gariepy and given a short resume of the importance of the Pictured Rocks lakeshore area to the Upper Peninsula economy by City Manager Richard Larsen who acted as toastmaster. Jerry Kinnunen, manager of the Munising-Alger Chamber of Commerce, thanked members of the House of Representatives for passing House Resolution No. 84, endorsing the park proposal and urged members of the Senate to take similar action. Kinnunen said, “Tourism is the second largest industry in Alger County.” Other speakers at the luncheon were Don Froberg, Christmas, and Harold Dunklee of Munising.