BHS grads step into future

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MAGIC MOMENT–After 12 years of schooling the long anticipated moment arrives for the Baraga Class of 2019. Graduates celebrate with brand new diplomas in hand as the balloons drop from the ceiling on Friday, May 31, 2019. This year’s class is small with 21 graduates. One graduate from the L’Anse-Baraga Community Schools walked with the Baraga class last Friday.by Barry Drue
Baraga’s Class of 2019 walked out of high school and into the future at the 128th Baraga High School commencement on Friday, May 31, 2019. Twenty-one BHS graduates and one from L’Anse-Baraga Community Schools received diplomas. The class was led by Valedictorian Ryan DesRochers and Salutatorian Martina Jahfetson. Speaker was 2001 Baraga graduate Dr. Thomas Stark, a cardiovascular surgeon. The Baraga middle/high school band opened the program with the traditional processional, followed by an honor song from the KBIC Woodland Singers. The Baraga High School Choir under the direction of Hillary Arundel, sang “Ocean & Stars”. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

L’Anse graduates Class of 2019

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CLASS OF 2019–celebrates as commencement comes to an end by throwing their caps into the air. The gymnasium was packed as a total of sixty-one students from the LAS Class of 2019 recieved their diplomas. Graduation was celebrated on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

by Melissa Newland
L’Anse Area School’s (LAS) gymnasium was packed as 61 seniors took their last walk to receive their diplomas during graduation. The ceremony was held Thursday, May 23, 2019 starting at 7 p.m., with LAS Band Director Aaron Poniatowski starting off the night with James D. Ployhar’s “Fanfare & Processional.” Senior Class President Star Edwards then led the crowd in reciting “The Pledge of Allegiance,” followed by a short welcome. LAS Principal Melissa Scroggs made opening statements, introducing both Salutatorian and Valedictorian Sarah Mills and Mandy Gransell. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Baraga NHS welcomes five

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PHOENIX CHAPTER–of the National Honor Society welcomed five new members at last Tuesday’s induction ceremony at Baraga High School. Members, top row, l-r, Makenna Miller, Martina Jahfetson, Ryan DesRochers, Jenna Messer and Jonathan Mantila welcomed bottom row, l-r, Natalie Geer, Cameron Goodreau, Holly Rogers, Justin Smith and Madelyn Turpeinen.

 

by Nancy Besonen
Baraga Area Schools and the Phoenix Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) welcomed five new members in a ceremony held at the school Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Honorees included Natalie Geer, Cameron Goodreau, Holly Rogers, Justin Smith and Madelyn Turpeinen. Welcoming them onboard were current members Ryan DesRochers, Martina Jahfetson, Jonathan Mantila, Jenna Messer and Makenna Miller. The New Member Induction Night took place in the band room with proud family members, friends and staff joining in. Christina Gallup, Baraga High School math teacher and also an NHS member, served as guest speaker for the event. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Scholarship, leadership, character and service

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NHS–New members were inducted into the National Honor Society at L’Anse Area Schools. Above, back lr are old members, Sarah Mills, Jessica Wickstrom, Peyton Holma, Abby LaForest, Star Edwards, Mandy Gransell, Camryn Hahn, Payton Hulkkonen, Alexa Stafford and Kyle Usimaki, New members include, front l-r, Darien Francois, Nathaniel Gransell, Ethan Hansen, Shelby Harrison, Alana Jorgenson, Addison Mattson, Josie Rice, Alicia Stein, Brynn VanBuren, Derrick Velmer and Kailyn Voskuhl.

by Melissa Newland
The L’Anse Excelsior Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held its annual induction of new members, recognizing students for their scholarship, leadership, character and service with induction into the Society. The event was held at the L’Anse Area School (LAS) cafetorium May 8, 2019 at 7 p.m., with 11 new members being inducted this year. The students who earned the honor this spring were Darien Francois, Nathaniel Gransell, Ethan Hansen, Shelby Harrison, Alana Jorgenson, Addison Mattson, Josie Rice, Alicia Stein, Brynn VanBuren, Derrick Velmer and Kailyn Voskuhl. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

 

Host pro-wind forum

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BOTH SIDES–Approximately 75 people attended the meeting, with both those for the proposed zoning ordinance changes and those against the changes being represented, in the L’Anse Area School cafetorium Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2019, starting at 6:30 p.m. SAVE will be hosting another presentation on Thursday, May 2, 2019, again at the LAS cafetorium starting at 6:30 p.m.

by Melissa Newland
Wanting to “spur development and keep things going in Baraga County, to make sure our children have a future here and we have future economic growth in Baraga County,” is what facilitator Mike Roberts noted the group calling itself ‘Services and Vibrant Economy (SAVE)’ for Baraga County is all about. Roberts, and other unknown SAVE members, hosted an informational presentation at the L’Anse Area School (LAS) cafetorium Apr. 23, 2019, starting at 6:30 p.m., inviting speakers Steve Waller, an adjunct instructor at Northern Michigan University, and Steven Tinti, an attorney from Crystal Falls, to present their views on wind energy and property rights, respectively, at the event. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

RES drops Summit wind project; L’Anse Township residents still encouraged to vote

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SCALED REPLICA–Burt Mason of Friends of the Huron Mountains shows a scaled replica of the 500-foot tall wind turbines compared to its surroundings. Keweenaw Bay Indian Community joined Friends for an informational meeting held at the Zeba Hall Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

by Melissa Newland
and Barry Drue
Renewable Energy Resources’ (RES) announced on April 19, 2019, that it is no longer pursing the Summit Lake Wind Project. L’Anse Township residents are still urged to vote at the May 7, 2019, referendum on the zoning ordinance for L’Anse Township and the proposed changes to allow or not allow wind farms in Forestry Districts. RES stated in its press release that continued delays in the planning process have ceased to make the project financially and logistically viable. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

KBIC veterans busy on many fronts

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MOBILITY–Funded through the Wounded Warrior Family Support Unit, KBIC veterans have two electric scooters for those with mobility issues. L-r are Al Gauthier, Joe Eckerberg, George DeCota and Joe Dowd. The official name of the KBIC veterans is Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Society.

 

by Barry Drue
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s military veterans are involved in many projects throughout the community.They are well-known for their Honor Guard and funeral detail, but the group is active in a number of additional events and services. Rodney Loonsfoot is the first tribally accredited Veterans Service Officer. He and other veterans help KBIC veterans of military service with claims and just about any issue that arises—even building ramps and handrails to help people with mobility issues. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

L’Anse, ISD students at HOSA competition; Visit Grand Rapids for events and conference

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MARY FREE BED–Rehabilitation Hospital was visited by the LAS HOSA group during the conference. Back row, l-r, are Ethan Hansen, Camryn Hahn, Jessica Wichstrom, Star Edwards, Alexa Stafford, Kyle Usimaki, Josie Rice, Addison Mattson, Nathaniel Gransell, Kailyn Voskuhl. Middle row, l-r, Brynn VanBuren, Payton Hulkonen, Sarah Mills, Jaycie Forcia, Peyton Holma, Alana Jorgenson and Jailyn Shelifoe. Front, l-r, Advisor Laura Schneider, Kayla Dakota, Autumn Kahkonen, Bobbi Beauprey and Malachi Griffin,who is recovering at Mary Free Bed after an auto accident in December.

by Melissa Newland
L’Anse Area Schools HOSA students were on the go March 20-24, 2019. Health Occupations Students of Ameraca (HOSA) members traveled to Grand Rapids for the HOSA state conference and competition held at the Amway Grand Hotel and Conference Center. Twenty HOSA students from LAS, along with 24 Copper Country Intermediate School District students, traveled to the conference and participated in different events. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

‘Awesome community’ made Butler’s career

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WITH THE KIDS–MSP Trooper Pat Butler visits with young children who took a walk through Career Day at L’Anse High School in March, 2018. Butler enjoyed her time in area schools with kids of all ages.

 

by Barry Drue
Michigan State Police Trooper Pat Butler has lots of thanks to express as she prepares to retire later this month. From chasing down unsavory situations in the dead of night to fun hours working with school children as the Post Community Service Officer, Butler has seen it all. “We’re here for the community— and this community adopted me. If you don’t have the people behind you, you’ve got nothing. There are awesome people here,” Butler said. “The law enforcement community here is great, too. I was just a cog in a wheel to serve the community.” To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Huge interest in ‘Water Day’

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WATER OVERVIEW–KBNRD Water Resources Specialist Stephanie Cree outlined the vast water resources on the KBIC Reservation. She also introduced the large team of specialists and technicians working year-round to catalog, sample and monitor water. They establish baseline data and monitor Lake Superior, rivers and streams, inland lakes, wetlands, groundwater and wells.

by Barry Drue
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and its Natural Resources Department celebrated the sacredness and efforts to protect reservation waters at “Tribal Water Day” on Friday, March 15, 2019. The day-long event was divided into numerous programs led by specialists in many waterrelated areas. The Ojibwa Casino Bingo Hall was filled with community members and representatives of agencies and organizations concerned about water quality and related issues. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

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