L’Anse Legion to hold 100th birthday celebration

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L’Anse Legion to hold 100th birthday celebration
A CELEBRATION–will be held at the L’Anse American Legion Post #144 Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 starting at 5 p.m. to commemorate the 100th birthday of its founding and the 50th birthday of the present L’Anse American Legion Post #144.

by Melissa Newland
The American Legion has had a long history here in Baraga County and the L’Anse American Legion Post #144 will be celebrating not only the 100th birthday of its founding, but also the 50th birthday of the present L’Anse American Legion Post #144.
The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at the Post starting with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. and a panel conversation program presented at 7 p.m. A panel of past post commanders and longtime leaders of Post #144 has been assembled for the
event and will lead a conversation about the history of the Post along with their experiences and memories covering the past 50 years. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Covid wastewater monitoring in L’Anse Village

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Covid wastewater monitoring in L’Anse Village
WASTEWATER TESTING–L-r, Erin Sprenkle, Lead Plant Operator and Jim Kempainen, Plant Operator, have been sample collectors for the COVID detection program at L’Anse WWT.

 

by Teri Rowe

Village of L’Anse Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) is taking part in a Covid-19 (SARS-Cov-2 virus) wastewater monitoring program funded by the State of Michigan. The Covid 19 virus goes through the human body and sheds through human waste, which is then treated via the wastewater treatment plant. According to Erin Sprenkle, Lead Operator of the Village of L’Anse WWTP, “Through this program, the virus can be detected (in waste water) 7 days before symptoms of the illness presents itself in a person. It is a great tool to see if the virus is trending before people become ill. “If a spike in Covid is detected, then hospitals,
schools, nursing homes, and colleges can be notified, and can prepare for the illness before confirmed cases show up at their doors”. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

 

All about the ‘Boo’ , ‘Howl’

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All about the ‘Boo’ , ‘Howl’
YOUNGSTERS GATHERED–for Boo on the Bay held Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in downtown L’Anse. Many activities were available to those attending including cider, horse-drawn wagon rides, inflatables and, of course, trick or treating at the local businesses downtown.

 

by Melissa Newland

Witches, zombies and sharks, oh my! Downtown L’Anse was filled with little monsters, along with a lot of pretty princesses, pigs, angels, devils and even a little dinosaur in a cage during Boo on the Bay. Sunny skies along with temps in the 70s made for a great day to hold Boo on the Bay last Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. The event, sponsored by the L’Anse Downtown Development Authority, went from 4-6 p.m. and drew a large assortment of
costumed-clad youngsters who enjoyed the activities. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

‘Virtual walk’ for KBIC’s annual Domestic Violence Awareness event

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‘Virtual walk’ for KBIC’s annual Domestic Violence Awareness event
CLEAR SKIES–were in the forecast for KBIC’s 12th annual Domestic Violence Awareness walk as those attending the event started out at the usual spot at the corner of McGillan and Lyons Street in Baraga, though people could “virtually” and physically walk any time that day.

by Melissa Newland
Walkers took to the pavement during the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s (KBIC) 12th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month walk in memory of Chelsey LaFernier and had beautiful weather to hasten their stride this past weekend. The walk was held Saturday,  Oct. 8, 2021 and was “virtual” this year, but started out at the usual spot at the corner of McGillan and Lyons Streets, though people could “virtually” and physically walk any time that day. The event is held in memory of Chelsey, a 23- year-old KBIC Tribal member and mother of two from Baraga who lost the battle against domestic violence at the hands of her domestic partner in January of 2009.

Point Abbaye project completes phase II

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Point Abbaye project completes phase II
Large handicap-accessible picnic area within feet of Pt. Abbaye parking lot.

by John Raffel
Baraga County clerk Wendy Goodreau and other county officials have been happy with progress made during the summer and 2021 construction season on bringing more  improvements for the countyowned park at Pt. Abbaye. Efforts continued at the 280 acres the county owns at the tip of the scenic point to provide user-friendly improvements to the rustic park. “The goal of the board is to be good stewards of that property,” Goodreau said.
“We want to make it accessible and user friendly but we have also put in measures to protect the natural resources that we have.” To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Stowe assumes duties at BCMH as new CEO

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Stowe assumes duties at BCMH as new CEO

by John Raffel
Rob Stowe has taken over as permanent CEO of Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
Stowe was named to the position in early July and started working at the hospital this  month. He was previously the executive director of Rural Hospital operations at MercyOne in Western Iowa. He managed the activities of four critical access hospitals. Stowe was in that position or a similar position for the same organization for eight years.

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Community pays tribute to Fred Dakota

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Community pays tribute to Fred Dakota
COMPACT SIGNING–Fred Dakota signing a compact with Governor John Engler. Photo was formerly displayed at the Ojibwa Casino Resort with pride. Photo is now with the family.

by John Raffel
Family, friends and the entire community said goodbye last weekend to Fred Dakota. But memories of the former Tribal Chairman and the extraordinary achievements he  accomplished in his lifetime are likely to be remembered for awhile. Dakota died on Sept. 13 and memorial services were conducted on Friday. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Larson, Hanson sail ‘America’s Great Loop’

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Larson, Hanson sail ‘America’s Great Loop’
MAINSHIP–Jeff Larson aboard his mainship Many Moons, ready to tackle the ‘Great Loop’.

by Teri Rowe Blog posts written by Mary Hanson
On July 30 two of the U.P,’s own– Jeff Larson and his partner, Mary Hanson–headed out on Mainship Many Moons to accomplish Larson’s lifelong dream—to sail The Great Loop via America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association’. According to the ‘Great Loop’ website; greatloop.org ; it is a 6,000 mile circumnavigation of the eastern portion of North America. The route is primarily made up of protected waterways covering 15-plus states and provinces including the Great Lakes, the Canadian Heritage Canals, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Chesapeake Bay, and the New York State Canals. The Great Loop participants also sail the inland rivers of America’s heartland, and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Ceremony marks 50th of ‘Jondreau Decision’

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Ceremony marks 50th of ‘Jondreau Decision’
FISHING RIGHTS–William Boyzie Jondreau, sometime in the late 1960s. Boyzie pressed a legal suit against the State of Michigan for Ojibwa fishing rights. Photo submitted by DeAnna Hadden and Evelyn Ravindran.

by Teri Rowe
On Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, a commemoration ceremony was held at the Ojibwa Campground marina to mark the 50th anniversary of the legal landmark win in the ‘Jondreau Decision’. The celebration opened with a song by Auddie Connor and drummers,
and a blessing was given by Howard Kimewon. An opening talk, given by Chris Swartz,  reminded everyone of the importance of continuing efforts to maintain Ojibwa treaty
rights and to continue to protect the land and the waters. A talk was also given by Evelyn Ravindran, Natural Resources Director, regarding the many efforts—tribal and nontribal—being made for the preservation of natural resources such as fish and wildlife here in the  UP as well as for future generations of people.

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‘Capturing Kids Hearts’ at schools

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‘Capturing Kids Hearts’ at schools
CAPTURING KID’S HEARTS–Training became quite emotional as administrators and staff connected with each other to help themselves connect with students. Photo credit Katey Tapani of KT Creative.

by Melissa Newland
As the new school year is soon to start, staff and faculty in schools around Upper Michigan have been preparing for their students to return to the classroom. With this preparation
came two days of professional development for some area schools, including L’Anse and Baraga, with teachers, support staff and administrators present as Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) Training showed them how to connect to their students and create better bonds. The training, which is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation (PHF), helps those working in the K-12 school environment and students build relationships of safety and trust. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

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