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.

L’Anse Mfg. hosts governor

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L’Anse Mfg. hosts governor
WHITMER IN L’ANSE–Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in L’Anse on Aug. 18, 2021, as part of her U.P economic tour. L-r, Quentin Messer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO; Mark Massicotte, L’Anse Manufacturing; Governor Whitmer, Phil Knapp, L’Anse Manufacturing and Mary Myers, Lake Superior Community Partnership.

by John Raffel
A stop at L’Anse Manufacturing on Wednesday afternoon was a part of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s three-day Upper Peninsula tour which her office said was intended to highlight the state’s strong economic jumpstart. It was billed as a threeday ’UP Jobs Tour’ across the Upper Peninsula to showcase Michigan’s Economic Jumpstart plan. Her office said the Governor’s plan includes $1 billion to jump start Michigan’s economy by investing in  businesses, workers, and organizations across the state. Mark Massicotte, president of L’Anse Manufacturing, and board chairman, of the Baraga County Economic Development
Corporation, said he and his staff had a chance to show Whitmer what was being accomplished at L’Anse Manufacturing. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Hunter’s Safety Instructors pass on knowledge

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PRACTICE–is the key when learning hunting safety for rifles, as those attending the program learned this past weekend. According to Lead Instructor Mike Roth at the end of the day 25 people got their hunter safety certificates and everyone passed the written test.

by Melissa Newland
Instructors gathered together this past weekend at the Ottawa Sportsmen Club (OSC) to pass on their knowledge of safe firearm handling to new hunters. The Hunter Safety event happened  Saturday, Aug. 15, 2021, with the help of Lead Instructor Mike Roth, Archery and Muzzleloader Instructor Jerry Glisson, Shotgun Instructor Chad Grentz, Firearm Safety Instructors Tonia Friisvall and Cathy Schjoth, Rifle Instructor Roy Lyberg and Navigation and First Aid Instructor Russ Weisinger. The OSC sponsors the program every year and provides participants with the use of the facilities, equipment (rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, etc.) and ammunition. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

County fair brings laughter, fun

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BOUNCY FUN–Youngsters enjoy the bouncy houses at the Baraga County Fair, Aug. 7 and 8. Youth shrieks of excitement and laughter are always a sound dancing through the fairgrounds.

by Breanna Hoffman

The Baraga County Fair kicked off this past Friday bringing members of the Baraga County Community and beyond to the Pelkie fair grounds for the event. Fair goers were able to experience some  of the best the county has to offer in multiple categories including art, talent, farm animals, bounce house fun and more. The fair ran from Friday Aug. 6 to Sunday, Aug. 8 and was packed  with events that were fun for the whole family. The first day of the fair was full of awards and the arrival of 4- H animal exhibits. Queen candidates gathered for the awarding of the crowns and special awards for Progressive Farmer, Pioneer Farmer, Friends of the Fair and Senior Citizen of the Year were handed out as well. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

New BCMH board trustees ready for challenge

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by John Raffel
William Menge and Jayne Walbridge were recently appointed to fill two vacancies on the Baraga County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. They have already had their first meeting as trustees and are ready to take on the challenges that come with the positions. They will be filling the seats formerly held by Dr. Harold Ripple and Courtney Clisch. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Over 6000 attend Pow Wow

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HEAD VETERAN–Dancer, Rodney Loonsfoot, led the Grand Entries at the 43rd Annual KBIC Maawanj’iding held at the Ojibwa Campgrounds on US-41 in Baraga this past weekend, July 23-25. Over 6000 spectators showed up for the threeday event, coming in from Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and other surrounding states.

by Melissa Newland
It was a spectacular experience for those attending the 43rd Annual Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s (KBIC) Maawanj’iding (Pow Wow) at the Ojibwa Campgrounds on US-41 in Baraga this  past weekend. With sunny skies, tasty food and the beautiful array of color and talent exhibited by those participating in the event, those attending were able to share in and learn a part of tribal traditions and culture. According to Committee members, over 6,000 spectators attended and over 500 dancers registered during the free admittance three-day gala, which began on Friday, July 23, 2021, welcoming in the public with the Grand Entry at 7 p.m. and ended on Sunday with the final Grand Entry at 1 p.m. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

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