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.

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.

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.

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.

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.