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Ava Prunick a sixth grade student at Munising Middle/High School, has been selected as this week's Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Tyreen and Ieremy Prunick. Ava is a great STUDENT. SHE HAS HAD ALL A'S THIS YEAR. SHE WORKS HARD IN ALL SHE DOES AND IS KIND AND ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP AVA IS ON THE HONOR ROLL. SHE PLAYS BASKETBALL. RUNS CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK. SHE IS MANAGER OF THE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM. AND SHE ALSO PLAYS SOFTBALL FOR 4'H IN THE

I had my concerns about the flimsy looking glasses my administration placed in my mailbox this morning. But, from what I witnessed during our eclipse observation whole school assembly today, the investment was very much worth it.

About eight years ago, the title of a book came to John Highlen, “Chasing Traver’s Magic.” Having read both “Trout Madness” and “Trout Magic”, books by illustrious Yooper, fly fisherman, and Michigan Supreme Court Justice John Voelker, John determined to write about his own adventures fly fishing. “John Voelker’s pen name was Robert Traver,” says John, and that’s where the title of the book came from.

Farms for Folks (FFF) is proud to announce its continued commitment to providing fresh, locally sourced food to Alger County residents through its expanded program in 2024. Since its inception in 2020, Farms for Folks has been dedicated to addressing food accessibility issues in the community, and this year, the program is set to serve even more households.

Love dogs and have the acting bug? We need you! We are seeking 8-10 volunteers to assist with evaluations for our canine teams and Team Leaders for Hope Animal-Assisted Crisis Response evaluations on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10:3011:30 am and 1:30-2:30 pm. The event will take place at the Marquette Township Fire and Rescue, 2801 Venture Drive, Marquette, Michigan. A simulated Red Cross shelter will be set up, following a disaster, and you will have the opportunity to portray various victims. This experience is beneficial for newcomers, and you’ll also have the chance to interact with some adorable dogs.

So just as we discussed last week, we all have the ability to become our healthiest self, and health can look different for everyone. For example, starting to pay attention more to nutrition and make healthier food choices could be health for someone who struggles with obesity, while loosening up on nutrition “control” and incorporating more types of food could be health for someone who has struggled with an eating disorder. Additionally, health is not just physical. It goes much deeper than exercise and nutrition; it includes our mindset and thoughts, outlook on life, relationships, and more. So, by shifting our actions and our thoughts, we can all achieve the healthiest version of ourselves.

All over the United States, different regions have their favorite fast food. Californians love In-N-Out Burger, the south can’t get enough Chickfil- a and the mid Atlantic rushes to Bojangles. But the favorite fast food in the Upper Peninsula isn’t from a chain restaurant. It is served from restaurants, roadside stands, grocery stores, and community groups, and has been around longer than any fast food chain. It’s the pasty, a filling and delicious meal that can be eaten on the go in sweet or savory versions, and every Yooper has their favorite.