Professor Emeritus, Lorana A. Jinkerson, writes children’s bookBook

NMU Professor Emeritus, Lorana A. Jinkerson, recently penned “Nettie Does the NCT: North Country Trail,” centered around the section of the North Country Trail right here in Marquette and a young girl’s adventures along the trail. Jinkerson said she came up with the idea for the book after becoming involved in the North Country Trail Association and the local chapter North Country Trail Hikers after retiring.



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WallemanAs a young man Mike Walleman always dreamed of playing in the NHL but as reality set in he began to look for something where he could be physical, use his head, and contribute to the community. Police work satisfied each of these desires. 

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