EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library.

30 years ago

COPPER HARBOR — The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board has approved a funding package of $1.85 million to buy park property near the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The trust fund board approves an annual list of projects to be included in the program, which in addition to land acquisition, also provides for development grants like one totaling $60,000 recommended for Ishpeming. This year, the grant would pay for the development of a swimming beach on Lake Teal. Of the 61 projects state-wide, the U.P. has six totaling $6.72 million. Of note is the Fork Wilkins State Park project, which involves acquiring 2,000 acres, which would significantly change the parks boundaries.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE — A proposal for the establishment of an Institute of Human Relations in Marquette has been recommended by the Marquette-Alger Mental Health Planning Committee. The committee’s plan is a comprehensive guide for the future of total mental health coverage to meet the needs of the locals and implement long term planning programs. Services would include in patient care, counseling, outpatient care, rehabilitation, public information and outreach, research, and more. The main care of the regional facilities would reach across demographics, from elder patient care, to child delinquency, to alcohol abuse. The institute would operate under a budget of no less than $175,000 annually, this would include professional staff, maintenance, and other costs.