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Munising Smear League

Week 11 – 03/19/24 Jennifer Lincoln 1,525 Deane Pokela 1,517 John Carlson 1,495 Anita Nelson 1,482 Neil Carlson 1,478 Roger Carlson 1,476 Liz Thompson 1,472 Sharon Seaberg 1,466 Jim Seaberg 1,463 Rob Gartner 1,456 Sarah Pierson 1,452 Tom Kusmirek 1,449 Ken Rzanca 1,448 Bill Spencer 1,447 Tim Hall 1,440 Greg Murk 1,434 Tim Colburn 1,431 Mark Wilson 1,397 Barry Macurio 1,393 Chuck Nebel 1,391 Linda Trzeciak 1,382 Kelly Hall 1,367 Larry Gould 1,364 Gary Robbins 1,330 Mary Nebel 1,328 Steve Nebel 1,324 Sue Tongusi 1,276 Billie Lindquist 1,261

Camping Season Just Around the Corner

Summer planning is underway on the Hiawatha National Forest as staff and members of the public prepare for the camping season. With a variety of options available, both developed and rustic, along with four cabins, there is plenty to explore in these Northwoods.

Robert James Hughes, Sr.

Robert James Hughes, Sr., age 90, of Grand Marais, Michigan, passed away at his home, in the loving care of his wife, Nancy, on March 20, 2024. Bob was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 11, 1933, to John Henry and Dora (Preston) Hughes, Jr.

Allen Frances Boutilier

Allen Frances Boutilier, age 78, of Moran, Michigan, died at his home on March 16, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1945, in Saline, Michigan, to Hartley and Katherine (Butler) Boutilier. Allen grew up in Taylor, Michigan. He met Catherine Brandly, and they married on July 18, 1964. They moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 1971 and settled in Munising, Michigan. In 1982, Allen opened his own business, Northern Michigan Log Homes, and then opened Boutilier &Son Building Company in 1985 with his son Timothy. He loved building beautiful log homes, and built several in the Munising Bay Area, as well as 16 Mile Lake. He took great pride in his work and was well known for his beautiful craftsmanship.

Earth Fest 2024 Expands

Munising’s second Earth Fest partnership between Alger County Renewable Energy Solutions and Munising School Public Library, has expanded to include the Gallery Coffee Co. with sponsorship from the Michigan Environmental Council. This year’s events will include weekly Armchair Trips to explore the Earth’s flora and fauna through film media. Nature movies will be screened, one a week, at the Gallery Coffee Co. located at 120 Elm Ave, Munising. They are scheduled on Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 23 beginning at 10 AM.