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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 NEGAUNEE - “Hunting season is a very important part of my lifestyle. I have a responsibility to the wildlife and the wild ground. Man is part of nature just as a mountain lion or bear. I will not turn my back on nature and tolerate irresponsible waste. Wildlife management is a success story in the United States. Today there are more deer, turkey, antelope, and many other animal species because of intelligently managed resources that are funded by sportsmen and ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago NEGAUNEE — The lights are on again at the Negaunee Schools’ football field. Work was completed at 8 p.m. Wednesday to replace 70 of the 94 light bulbs at the field, said David Hallgren, Negaunee High School athletic director. The lights were apparently damaged by lightning and more than half the bulbs were burned out by a power surge,” Hallgren said. The damage was discovered during a football scrimmage against Westwood High School Aug. 26. 90 ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago HARVEY — Teachers at the new Cherry Creek Elementary School in Chocolay Township are especially excited about going back to school this year. “Coming to work will be like Christmas every day,” said third grade teacher Joann Hakala. “It’s so exciting- everything is brand new. New desks, new carpeting, a beautiful library, a computer lab — everything we ever wanted.” An open house runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday with a dedication ...

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 has been asked to adopt a resolution to ensure the protection of Presque Isle Park. The Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee proposed and drafted the resolution, asking that the city authorize a 12-person committee to advise the commission on activities, construction or projects which may be proposed for the park in the future. “Because of its large number of admirers, we feel [Presque Isle] is very ...

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 County Habitat for Humanity will celebrate the dedication of its first house beginning at 2 p.m. today at 1963 N. Wilkinson St. in Marquette. At 2:30 p.m., Marquette Mayor Charles Coffey and members of the Habitat board of directors will join the Rev. Larry Lange, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Champion, in a dedication ceremony. The two-bedroom home will officially be handed over to Cliff, Vivian and Joseph Ogea ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MUNISING — The Forest Service is considering improvements to four campgrounds in the Munising District of the Hiawatha National Forest, said Assistant Ranger Dick Anderson. The four campgrounds are Bay Furnace, Island Lake and Widewaters, all in Alger County, and Pete’s Lake in western Schoolcraft County. Possible improvements to Bay Furnace include adding electricity to some campsites, installing flush toilets and showers, and building a picnic ...