SHS honors Robillard’s life of service

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SHS HONOREE–Judy Robillard, center, is the Sacred Heart School Distinguished Graduate of the Year. She is flanked by SHS Principal Christy Miron, left, and Fr. Corey Litzner at right.

L’Anse resident Judy Robillard was recently recognized by Sacred Heart School as their Distinguished Graduate of the Year. Robillard is the daughter of Joseph and Georgiana Robillard and has been a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Church in L’Anse. She is a graduate of Sacred Heart School and of L’Anse High School. Robillard’s life has been one of service. After graduation she babysat for Ed and Judy VanderZanden until all the children started school. She then was a nurse’s aide at Baraga County Memorial Hospital for many years. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

County pursues land purchase; 1,100 acres in Covington Township

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WILD, SCENIC RIVERS–run through the land Baraga County is working toward purchasing. Application is being made for an MDNR Trust Fund Grant, and the seller is willing to pay the 25 percent match resulting in no purchase cost to the county.

The Baraga County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 Monday, March 8, 2021, to put the wheels into motion for a grant-funded purchase of 1,100 acres of wild and scenic river land in Covington township. Offer to purchase and conserve the land on the Sturgeon and Rock rivers was made by the owner first to Covington Township, and now to Baraga County. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Eagle Mine donates two rigs to LFD

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SWEET FLEET–The L’Anse Fire Department’s fleet has grown by two rescue rigs, thanks to Eagle Mine’s donation of the Polaris ATV mini-ambulance and 40’ trailer shown above.

by Nancy Besonen

Eagle Mine is helping the L’Anse Fire Depart-ment (LFD) get the job done. The company has donated a 40-foot disaster response trailer and a Polaris ATV mini-ambulance to the department. The ATV has already proven its mettle in the rescue of an injured snowmobiler. The trailer is destined for regional use as a disaster response control center. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Annual fish tourney for good cause

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TOURNEY MAR. 13–Proceeds from the annual Dale Hollon-Michelle Martinac fish tourney off the Skanee Park will benefit Cassie Collins and family. Cassie is battling breast cancer. Cassie and husband Jesse are with their children, son William and daughter Allison.

by Melissa Newland

The Skanee Park will again be the designated fishing area for this year’s 10th annual Dale Hollon/ Michelle “Mickey” Martinac Memorial Fishing Tournament, with proceeds from the event going to a very worthy cause. The event will take place Mar. 13, 2021 with registration going from 7 a.m. until noon for a fee of $10 per person. Fishing will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 1 p.m., with everyone fishing in the same area off the Skanee Park. State of Michigan fishing rules will apply. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Legislative reps visit L’Anse; Hear from constituents, local officials

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CHECKING IN–State Senator Ed McBroom, right, met with local officials Friday at the county administration building. He and State Rep. Greg Markkanen heard concerns about election integrity and county acreage that generates very little tax revenue, among issues. With McBroom are, l-r, his rep. Jake Putala, County Clerk Wendy Goodreau and L’Anse Manager Bob LaFave.

 

by Barry Drue

UP 38th District State Senator Ed McBroom and 110th District State Representative Greg Markkanen visited L’Anse Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. The lawmakers met with constituents and separately with local elected officials.The legislators traveled with staff to the Copper Country following the local meetings Friday morning. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Little Brothers volunteers step up for elders

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UP SECURITY–Donated firewood brings warmth and security to senior citizen George in Calumet. Little Brothers organizes logging companies and volunteers to provide wood to elderly folks in need. Food and companionship are offered and appreciated in this extended pandemic and time of isolation for many senior citizens.

by Barry Drue

Nearly a year after the COVID-19 virus has disrupted life for all, and isolated senior citizens in particular, there are volunteers and agencies who have continued to reach out to elderly residents of the Copper Country. Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly headquartered in Hancock continues to work around COVID precautions to maintain contact with vulnerable and often-times lonely senior citizens. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Pro-Life advocates gather in L’Anse for prayer

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LEADING PRAYER–Participants at Friday’s pro-life event in L’Anse recited the Sorrowful Mysteries and prayed the Rosary.

by Barry Drue

A group of about 30 people gathered in downtown L’Anse on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021,to celebrate its pro-life, anti-abortion commitment. Representing the Life Outreach program, St. Vincent de Paul and the local Catholic community, participants assembled at 11 a.m. for a half-hour in front of the SVdP food pantry on Broad Street. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Past is present at historic Whirl-I-Gig ; Restoration preserves Gig’s colorful history

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FAMILY BUSINESS–Ron at left, Mike, center, and Fran Whitman have been invested in the Whirl-I-Gig since their childhood, working with and alongside their dad, Frank Whitman.

by Nancy Besonen

History repeats itself every day Ron Whitman opens up the Whirl-I-Gig in Zeba. The banquet hall and bowling alley have been opening for business since 1933 and 1946, respectively. Preferring restoration over renovation, Whitman has preserved a piece of both his family’s and the community’s past that plays well with the present. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Vaccine appointments fill fast

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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. When time and staffing permit, BCMH has been fitting in appointments on a drive-up basis.

by Barry Drue

Interest in COVID-19 vaccines is undeniably high in the area. Baraga County Memorial Hospital opened its vaccine hotline number last Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, and quickly received 820 requests to schedule vaccine appointments. CEO Margie Hale said by Friday the appointment list had swelled to over 1,100. Last week and weekend a break in the schedule enabled nursing staff to offer vacinations on a drive-through basis. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Restaurants laying plans for reopening

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OUTDOOR?DINING–is a rare sight in the UP?in January, but Mt. Shasta in?Michigamme is doing it in style with its outdoor domed seating, or igloos, erected beside the restaurant for compliance with COVID-19 restictions. Manager Tiffany Soeltner said each igloo seats up to six members of the same household, and it’s proving a popular option with diners.

 

by Nancy Besonen
and Melissa Newland

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service’s (MDHHS) order to restrict indoor dining due to COVID-19 ends Jan. 15, 2021. After having been under restrictions since Nov. 18, 2020, area bar and restaurant owners are looking forward with mixed emotions to getting back to some semblance of business as usual. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

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