Parks hosting full house this summer

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L’ANSE TWP. PARK–has been very busy since opening. “The phone is non-stop,” said Steve Foucault. “90 percent are not local–more than usual.” This Monday KBIC Head Start booked the pavilion for a belated graduation and family fun party, above. Kids, teachers and families enjoyed a picnic, activities and a chance to reunite outside.

by Nancy Besonen

Business is booming at the Baraga State Park this summer. “I’ve worked here (Baraga State Park) for 20 years, and this is one of the busiest I can remember,” said WOC Unit Supervisor Kelly Somero. “We’re full all the time.” The park opened June 22, 2020. It typically opens at the end of April or beginning of June, Somero said, but the camping season was delayed by restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus. The Baraga State Park usually closes up shop at the end of October. Based on the steady stream of traffic since the season finally started, the camping public would appear to be making up for lost time. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Summersetts, Treadeaus grateful for support

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HEAVY DAMAGE–Roofs were ripped off two adjacent homes on Ford Road, Pequaming, in the early morning storm July 19, 2020. Pelkie was severely damaged, too. Wind estimated at around 100 miles per hour hit the Mark and Barb Summersett home.

Editor’s note: Next door neighbors Barb and Mark Summersett and Jackie and Joe Treadeau suffered heavy home damage in the July 19, 2020, wind and rain storm. Each couple responded with their stories and sincere thanks to the community.  Summersetts: I wanted to share a few pictures from our home, and a story following the storm on July 19. There are plenty more pictures between ours and our next door neighbors, Joe and Jackie Treadeau. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Pelkie hard-hit by storm

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STRONG STORM–Rain, lightning and strong wind hit many areas early Sunday morning, July 19. 2020. Dowd residence on Pelkie Road, downtown shows flattened truck. Alston-Nisula and First and Second Sand and Pequaming also had downed trees and power lines. Rower outages lasted for hours. Photos by Gale Eilola.

by Nancy Besonen

Areas of Baraga County are still reeling from a blow that caused substantial damage early Sunday morning, July 19, 2020. Pelkie, Pequaming, Alston-Nisula and Keweenaw Bay were the hardest hit by the rainstorm that was accompanied in areas by straight line winds. Buildings were damaged, trees uprooted and snapped and a nursery was flattened at Hulkkonen’s farm in Nisula before the storm moved out before daybreak. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Bayside testing negative

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READY TO RETURN?-Baraga students file out on the last day of in-class education last spring. Districts are working to develop plans to reopen, but there are many uncertainties and COVID is increasing.

by Melissa Newland

Baraga Area School (BAS) is still a  couple of weeks out in determining the start of school, but hopes to have in-person classrooms for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. According to BAS Superintendent Rich Sarau, right now BAS is in the process of making a committee to include members from the school board, community, teachers, and Sarau, which will be deriving a plan for this fall and the return o students to in-person or virtual classrooms. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

COVID cases at Bayside; Health department reports a fifth positive in county

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Serene Gauthier, Environmental Response Program Specialist, at Ojibwa Campground

 

Bayside Village Nursing Home in L’Anse announced last week that three employees have tested positive for COVID-19.The facility recently performed base-line testing of all residents and staff as required under new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) regulations. Employees were tested on Monday and Tuesday, June 22 and 23, and residents were tested on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Hospital again offers surgeries, procedures; COVID precautions cost $2 million since March

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COVID TESTING—BCMH’s lab staff can test for COVID-19 and anti-bodies. As of last week 224 tests had been conducted. Results are available in about 45 minutes. Lab staff includes, l-r, Susan Copley, Jennie Haataja, Holly Barnett, Tristan Leaf, Maddy Clisch, Amanda Furr and Katelyn Nauh. With the return of many procedures and elective surgeries the lab staff is also handling routine blood work, etc.

by Barry Drue

Baraga County Memorial Hospital is slowly resuming normal operations, but “normal” is nothing like it was prior to Coronavirus. An abundance of caution is in place to protect staff, patients and the community. Baraga County has recorded only one COVID-19 case, now considered recovered. That person was not treated at BCMH. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Outdoor graduation for L ’Anse

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GRAND STAND–LAS graduating class of 2020 with seniors in the bleachers to follow social distancing guidelines during. The unique outdoor commencement program was held on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Each graduate was provided up to eight tickets for family to attend.

by Melissa Newland

After finalizing plans for an outdoor  graduation ceremony for L’Anse Area School (LAS) graduating class of 2020 , forty-five seniors walked onto Volunteer Field to receive their diplomas. The graduation ceremony was held on June 11, 2020 at 7 p.m. amidst sun and  a brisk breeze, with each graduate inviting up to eight guests to the celebration with  social distancing guidelines in place. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Drive-up ceremony at SHS

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FAMILIES CELEBRATE–Sacred Heart School families celebrated completion of Young 5 and kindergarten graduation with a special program on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Families drove up to the school and stayed at their vehicles as the students received diplomas. Photos by Carrie Rich.

The drive-up ceremony took place on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Receiving diplomas for kindergarten graduation were Caleb Callejas, Thomas Carmody, Blaise Hoehn and Wllie Weijola. Completing Young 5 were Alivia Brennan, Madison Griffin, Darylyn  Marinich, Braylon Simonsen and Tei Scott. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Baraga celebrates unique outdoor graduation

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UNFORGETTABLE–Baraga Class of 2020 as they celebrate receiving diplomas in what has been a historic school year.

 

by Barry Drue
In a unique commencement ceremony Friday, May 29, 2020, Baraga’s graduates stepped into their future before a small crowd of family social distancing outside on the football field. Twenty graduates paraded through town and then around the track at the field as family vehicles entered from the west end of the field (near the locker room) and parked on the field. Chairs were reserved for the graduates and parents and family. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Meyers seeks withdrawal of murder plea

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APPEAL PROCESS–Genevieve Lynn Meyers, center, is serving a 22.5-40 year prison sentence for Second Degree Murder. She is seeking to have her no contest plea withdrawn. Meyers is pictured here with Public Defender Dave Gemignani, left, and Prosecuting Attorney Joseph O’Leary, right, at a preliminary exam hearing in 97th District Court on Feb. 12, 2020.

 

by Barry Drue
Judge Tim Brennan will consider a motion to withdraw a plea in the murder case of Genevieve Lynn Meyers. The matter was scheduled remotely in Baraga County Circuit Court via Zoom on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Brennan set aside an hour for consideration of the motion, although there is no time limit in court. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

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