June 20th, 2007 started as most weekdays do around here, cheerful good mornings as team members prepared for the workday. It ended as one of the wildest weather days in the history of Marquette, MI. Thunderstorms had been predicted but no one was prepared for what was about to happen. Around 2:30 p.m. the rains began as a bizarre feeling set in. When the winds picked up and hail started to fall, local folks knew this was something unlike anything Marquette has ever seen. Marble to quarter size hail shot down from the sky as the streets were painted in white. Pedestrians ran for cover as they were blasted with ice pellets from the clouds. Winds ripped through the trees tearing leaves off as if fall had came early. Then, as quickly as it arrived it was gone. Leaving in its wake a community that has some major cleaning up to do.

Thankfully no injuries have been reported. This reminds all of us that Mother Nature is still a force to be reckoned with.

The time of year is upon us when we honor that special guy that we call Dad. For most of us Dad has been a guiding and uplifting figure in our lives. We often take his services for granted and show little appreciation for his help. If you are like me, this day usually sneaks up and you rush out and find a quick gift or give him a call and tell him you owe him a dinner. Let’s change that this year. This year let’s show him we really care. Whether it is a gift he has been wanting or just spending the day with him, make sure you make the effort. Remember that regardless of what you do, he will appreciate it.

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