Youth In Government students go to Lansing

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Youth In Government students go to Lansing
LAS YIG–students traveled to Lansing Feb. 16, 2022 to attend the Youth in Government Spring Conference. Students included, front row, l-r, Akira Koenig, Sophia Brunet, Julie Juntunen, Alyssa Kujansuu, Kayla Kujansuu, Kayleigh LaBerge and Kayla Hoffman; second row, l-r, Marta Huguet, Kierra Collins, Makenna Decker, Robbie Jacobs, Karissa Krajnak, Kaylee Lahti, Isabel Ostermeyer, Olivia Latella, Maria Santurino, Hollynd Makela, Advisor Paul Moore and Cassius Muszynski; and, third row, l-r, Dysean Allen, Eli Ostermeyer and Tyler Youngren.

by Melissa Newland

L’Anse Area School (LAS) High School Youth in Government (YIG) students recently traveled to Lansing for the Youth in Government Spring Conference. The event was held Feb. 16, 2022, and 21 students attended, partaking in mock government activities where they experienced different facets of government as delegates to the conference. Students attending the event included Akira Koenig, Sophia Brunet, Julie Juntunen, Alyssa Kujansuu, Kayla Kujansuu, Kayleigh LaBerge, Kayla Hoffman, Marta Huguet, Kierra Collins, Makenna
Decker, Robbie Jacobs, Karissa Krajnak, Kaylee Lahti, Isabel Ostermeyer, Olivia Latella,  Maria Santurino, Hollynd Makela, Cassius Muszynski, Dysean Allen, Eli Ostermeyer and Tyler Younggren. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

KBOCC has new Dean of Academic Affairs

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KBOCC has new Dean of Academic Affairs
NEW DEAN–Megan Haataja takes over as the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College’s Dean of Academic Affairs.

by Teri Rowe
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) welcomes Megan Haataja as the new
Dean of Academic Affairs. Since 2008, Haataja has worked various roles at KBOCC. Haataja’s education and work experience provides a knowledge of business concepts such as finance, management, marketing, and economics. It’s no surprise that she has been made Dean of Academic Affairs at KBOCC. “When this position became available, I weighed all my options,” Haataja said. “I decided to apply with the notion that if it didn’t work it, it wasn’t meant to be. I wholeheartedly believe in the College, our mission, and what we
provide the community.” “I have been a part of the KBOCC family since before we received accreditation. Since then, I have seen the College grow, receive full accreditation, expand our offerings, and move in to a big, beautiful new facility. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Lantern lit snowshoe hikers enjoy evening

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Lantern lit snowshoe hikers enjoy evening
WARM FLAMES–Two bonfires were blazing at the L’Anse Township trails for the lantern lit snowshoe hike this past weekend. Hikers could take a break at the intersection of the trails for a warm up. With freezing temps, the second bonfire was well received. Photo by Tracey Barrett.

by Melissa Newland
Attendance was down for this year’s lantern lit snowshoe hike through the L’Anse Township Trails, Cathy’s Path and Soup’s Loop, with temperatures hovering at zero this past weekend, but those who attended enjoyed the company along with the brightness of the moon and the lit trails, among other things. Members getting the night ready with lighting
up the trails, bonfire and setting out hot cocoa and marshmallows for those wishing to join in on the adventure included Linnea Prost, Karen Kautto, Georgia Selden, Nancy Soli, Linda Zimmer and Tracey Barrett along with two-year volunteer Diane LaForest and first-timer
Corie Saarinen. Prost noted attendance was down from last year with approximately 48 people attending the Saturday, Feb. 12 event. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Fundraisers bringing in help for Fogg family

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Fundraisers bringing in help for Fogg family

 

 

Leonidas and Christopher Fogg

by Melissa Newland
Much appreciated funds were raised for the Amelia Williams/Christopher Fogg family of Nisula to help pay for funeral expenses after a tragic fire took the life of Williams’ husband, Christopher Fogg, and son, Leonidas, age 5. The event took place at the Baraga High School during the Baraga/L’Anse basketball games Feb. 3, 2022. Three games were played that evening between the L’Anse and Baraga rivals, starting with the Girls Junior Varsity game at 4:30 p.m., the Boys Varsity game at 5:45 p.m. and culminating with the Girls Varsity game at 7:20 p.m. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

KBOCC Little Eagles learn to fish

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KBOCC Little Eagles learn to fish

 

GEARED UP–with fishing poles donated by Tammy Engelhardt of Indian Country Sports, the KBOCC Little Eagles, Migiziinsag, learned the techniques of ice fishing last Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from Elder Mr. Joseph Dowd.

by Melissa Newland
The Little Eagles, Migiziinsag, were flying high last week with
excitement as Elder Mr. Joseph Dowd visited their classroom to discuss ice fishing. The Little Eagles, which is a GSRP State-funded Kindergarten Readiness program associated with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community College (KBOCC) and located on Louis Street in L’Anse, is visited
twice a week by Dowd who teaches the children about their Native American culture. “The children have learned stories, songs, animals, and short phrases, said teachers Melissa Paulson and Kim Swanson. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Martin Luther King celebrated at Arvon School

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Martin Luther King celebrated at Arvon School
CELEBRATING–Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and using big words after reading “Martin’s Big Words,” Arvon Township School students show of their work. L-r are Avery Kahkonen, Bettylou Griffith, Brooke Waara, Carter Wiseman and Blaisen Wabanimkee.

 

by Melissa Newland and ATS students

In remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Arvon Township School (ATS) students read the popular book called “Martin’s Big Words,” and wrote their own big words to celebrate his life. This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., written by Doreen Rappaport, “brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words.” In the book, Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of King’s most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct
way. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

L’Anse VFW building sold to local businessman

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VFW BUILDING—on Front Street in L’Anse was recently purchased by local entrepreneur/businessman Scott Krajnak, current owner of The Finns Bar & Grill in Skanee and Krajnak Construction.

by Melissa Newland
The L’Anse Post #3897 VFW building on Front Street in L’Anse has a new owner after club officers recently made the decision to sell due to the unavailability of funds to keep the
business open. “It is unfortunate that the building had to be sold, but during COVID  shutdowns the club had to close and was unable to pay bills,” said Post Commander Kristina Waara. Waara noted that there were a number of other factors that led to the decision, including the lack of an official auxiliary to help with fundraising and new
members/volunteers to help with pasty sales. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

KBIC elects new Tribal President

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SWEARING IN–Council member Doreen Blaker swears in newly elected members, including, l-r, Susan LaFernier (INC), Kim Klopstein (INC), Liz Julio and Suzie Elmblad at the reorganizational meeting.

by Melissa Newland
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) General Election results were officially certified this past weekend, bringing two new council members to the table along with two incumbents and an incumbent Judge and also saying goodbye to long-time councilman and President Warren “Chris” Swartz along with council member Dale Goodreau. Election Board Chair Diana Chaudier was on hand at the Jan. 8, 2022 meeting to give the official results of the election to the council. After the council approved the results, Treasurer Doreen Blaker recognized Swartz and Goodreau for their service with a statement and parting gifts before swearing in newly elected council members. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

KB Fire Dept. visits 911, receives new truck

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911 VISIT–Three Keweenaw Bay Fire Department firefighters shadowed 911 dispatchers at the Negaunee Regional Communication Center (NRCC) last Thursday. Pictured above are, back l-r, NRCC Dispatcher Adam Holloway, KBFD Captain Jake Putala, NRCC Dispatcher David Neuffer and, front l-r, KBFD Chief Diane Morin and KBFD Assistant Chief Garrick Lamb.

The Keweenaw Bay Fire Department (KBFD) was busy last week shadowing dispatchers at the Negaunee Regional Communication Center and acquiring a new truck for the fleet.
Three KBFD firefighters shadowed 911 dispatchers at the Negaunee Regional  Communication Center (NRCC) last Thursday. KBFD Chief Diane Morin, Assistant Chief Garrick Lamb and Captain Jake Putala, who also serve as Baraga Fire Department (BFD) firefighters, spent several hours at the NRCC to learn about its operations. The NRCC answers 911 calls and dispatches police, EMS, and fire agencies in Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon, and Schoolcraft counties. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Looking back to early 2021

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DRIVE-THROUGH–Tom and Ruthy Brown of L’Anse at the drive up COVID vaccine clinic at Baraga County Memorial Hospital last January. RETIRED–Rick Johnson retired as Sheriff of Baraga County after a long, rewarding career in law enforcement.

by Teri Rowe
At this time of year, the Sentinel offers a recap of the past year to its readers. Here are the important stories from January to June 2021. The year 2021 was better than 2020, albeit everyone moved cautiously with COVID 19 precautions. It seems to be the new normal.  Here are some of the stories from January through June, 2021. January- Baraga and L’Anse Area Schools welcomed their full student bodies back to school. Class resumed
Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 to the start of a new year. Hopefully, this marked the end of the order issued Nov. 15, by the MDHHS, calling for a halt to in-person attendance at high school and colleges. During a 3- week period, COVID-19 cases were on the rise. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

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