All SCC softball awards
The Skyline Central Conference announced their all-conference teams for the 2023 season. Five players from Superior Central and Munising were named to the first, second and honorable mention designations.
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ABJ found alive in dramatic summer for world’s oldest loon
A recent spotting of the world’s oldest loon has calmed concerns over the health and safety of the bird after he split from his longtime mate and lost his preferred nesting location. According to Damon McCormick of Common Coast Research & Conservation: ABJ, who turns 36 this month, was last seen over a month ago, idling alone on H Pool after breaking the tip of his upper mandible. But on Sunday a visitor to the Refuge, Louis Good of Northern Michigan University, spotted him along the Marshland Wildlife Drive, superficially looking none the worse for wear, and suggesting that in his foraging strategies he has adapted to life with a damaged bill. Surprisingly, he was observed with a second loon, and in a location - the western end of E Pool that this spring was the established territory of another color-marked Seney male, a 16-year-old known as Blue Nevada. It is possible that, against expectation, ABJ has designs on more than just solitary feeding this season; we hope to know more soon.
LOLA LEE GOLLINGER
MUNISING - Lola Lee Gollinger, 89, of Munising died peacefully on Monday morning, January 2, 2023, at Munising Memorial Hospital where she was surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 15, 1933, in Munising to Everett and Adeline (Kaufman) Pangborn. Lola grew up in Munising and at a young age her father Everett died, leaving Addie to raise their three children. Addie later married Mearle “Mac” Disbrow and he stepped in their lives as a father. Lola attended Badger Business School in Green Bay, Wis. shortly after graduation from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1951. When her high school sweetheart, John “Jack” Gollinger, returned from the U.S. Navy, they were married on June 9, 1956, and together raised their six children. Lola became employed at Peoples State Bank when their youngest child Lisa started kindergarten. She worked there as a bookkeeper and was a member of the bank staff for over 20 years until her retirement. She and Jack were avid golfers and they were inaugural members of the Pictured Rocks Golf and Country Club. They loved golfing together, Friday night fish fries and couples league. To say Lola loved golf was an understatement! Her Wednesday league day was sacred, and her spirit was competitive. She earned the title of Ladies League champ at least eight times and earned PRG&CC’s first woman to ever ace a hole in one on June 6, 2000. She golfed until the age of 86, until when a broken arm ended her golfing career. She was a member of Ladies Tuesday night bowling league and the Legion shuffleboard league. Lola and Jack enjoyed time at Breezy Point on Mirror Lake with family and wintering in Panama City Beach, Fla. Her faith was important to her and she was a devout and faithful member of the Sacred Heart Church. To say Lola was a diehard Packer fan was also an understatement! Sunday football was a sacred day in the Gollinger household and she and Jack were there to cheer the Pack on! She made her last trip to Lambeau with her family
Michigan beef leaders looking to change federal guidelines
Michigan Beef Industry Commission (MBIC) Executive Director George Quackenbush has seen a lot of change in the landscape during his 18 years representing Michigan cattle producers. From farming techniques to technological changes in how the public gets information to rising pressure from anti-beef groups around the state and nation, very little of the landscape looks familiar since the day he went to work for Michigan’s beef producers back in 2005.
Quarfoot found not guilty
William J. Quarfoot was found not guilty of felonious assault in a one-day jury trial on Monday, June 12 in 11th Circuit Court at the Alger County Courthouse. The trial ends a nearly two-year case that started over an alleged threat of using gasoline and an ignition source as a weapon.
Watch for invasive species
It’s finally here, the long awaited spring in the U.P. has arrived, it may be the end of May but who’s counting? This month, I am going to change up the newsletter to something a little more personal rather than focus on a certain topic. For me, spring means getting out on my property and observing the changes from last season. I always look forward to seeing what plants are filling in the forest floor, which trees and shrubs survived our 219 inches of snowfall (for this year anyway), and any signs of wildlife. The robins and blue jays are back, I saw a yellow bellied sapsucker last week, the chipmunks are busy scurrying around and I heard a wood thrush in the woods last night as the sun was setting.
Briefs
The Alger Community Recycling Committee is organizing a free e-waste and freon appliance collection today and tomorrow, Friday and Saturday 16-17 at Munising Middle/High School. The event will allow Alger County residents a chance to dispose of various electronics ranging from radios to copy machines, video games to VCRs. Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners will also be accepted for UPPCO bill credits. A $5 fee will be required for televisions, CRT monitors and a $2 fee for flat screen monitors. Collection times are 4 p.m.-8 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday.
Hill helps kick off Financial Literacy Tour
Local State Representative Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) helped kick off a statewide Financial Literary Tour on Friday, June 2. The tour focuses on understanding and growing financial skills like personal financial management, budgeting and investing.
Fish kills may be more common during summer heat
With increasing temperatures across Michigan, anglers, boaters and lakefront property owners may discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that it is common — summer heat conditions can cause fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish to die.
Cogger, Beaupied honored by SC
Two Superior Central staff members were honored by the school staff and community for their efforts in the 2022-23 school year. Jacob Cogger was the recipient of the Innovator of the Year award.