Alger Women of Honor 2014

Date: August 7, 2014
Contact: Mary Jo Cook, 906-387-2607, ext. 213

Alger Women of Honor Observance will be Thursday, August 21

MUNISING, Mich.The public is invited to attend the twentieth annual Alger Women of Honor Observance to be held Thursday, August 21.Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is sponsoring the event.

The program will be held at the Alger County Heritage Center located at 1496 Washington Street in Munising.A social half-hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 6 p.m.

The roll of honor recognizes Alger County women who have lead enriched lives whether through work, hobby, volunteerism or everyday living.At this year's event, three women will be honored.

The honorees are Linda Balko, Deanna Boyak, and Mary Jo Cook of Munising.

The Women of Honor Observance celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.The theme of this year's observance is, "Women of Courage, Character and Commitment."

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