This week’s bouquets go to:

From Joe Hinkson, Manistique Center ISD welding instructor:

The Delta-Schoolcraft ISD, Manistique Center, welding students would like to thank UP Paper and Fastenal for their generous donation to Mr. Hinkson’s welding classes. These companies donated welding hoods, grinding wheels, cut off wheels, markers, safety glasses, and gloves to the students. They also made sure that all 48 students, which includes three separate welding classes, had their own tape measures. This donation of equipment is a huge part of the students’ everyday tasks to help make them become a more successful and employable adults when they enter the workforce. It is support like this that helps make vocational programs more successful. Mr. Hinkson and all 48 students would like to say thank you to UP Paper and Fastenal. It is greatly appreciated. Dave Ekstrom from UP Paper has served on the Manistique Center welding advisory committee for the past three years. Dave saw a need for the students and worked with Brenda from Fastenal to put this donation together. Mr. Hinkson would also like to thank Brenda LeBoeuf from Fastenal, and Nicole Barker from UP Paper for helping to be a part of this donation as well. Their support for students being in trades classes was an important part of helping these students become successful.

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Each Saturday the Daily Press salutes individuals and groups from our area who have had a very positive impact on the way we live.

We identify our bouquet recipients in one of two ways: from Daily Press news pages and from nominations sent in by our readers.

Mail us a postcard or letter identifying your nomination and putting into detail what they’ve done. Include your name, address, and phone number. Send nominations to Saturday Bouquets, The Daily Press, 600 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829.

They may also be sent to us by going to our Web site, www.dailypress.net, and clicking on the submit news button. Once there, click on “Bouquets” and follow the simple instructions.