Former KC Hall home for home schoolers; Adventist Church turning KC into ‘Kids Center’

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HOME SCHOOL FACILITY–Karen Dault pictured in a classroom at the L’Anse Knights of Columbus Hall. The building has been purchased by the Seventh Day Adventist Church of L’Anse and will be used for a variety of hands-on classes and activities for home school students and families.

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by Barry Drue
When the Seventh Day Adventist Church purchased the Knights of Columbus Hall in L’Anse last spring, the seeds of a long-awaited dream were planted. “The church has had a fund to start a Christian school since I was a kid,” said Karen Dault. “We decided to make this a home school.”  To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Raising ice arena funding; Volunteers seeking ideas, public input

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ANOTHER YEAR, SAME ISSUE–These photos were taken last September to illustrate the need to find operational funding to run Meadowbrook Arena. Village Manager Bob LaFave is at left. Updated viewing area upstairs is at right. Hockey Association volunteers are trying to raise money for the rink.

by Chris Ford
An effort is underway to secure necessary funding to keep Meadowbrook Arena open for general use as winter draws near. The L’Anse Hockey Association (LHA) is attempting to come up with the approximate $35,000 necessary to insure operations at the ice rink continue as in past years. For approximately 40 years, the Village of L’Anse has operated and supported the arena financially. However in 2014, the village opted to cut annual funding from its budget after losing a Michigan Tax Tribunal case against the L’Anse Warden Electric plant. The result was an approximate 300,000 tax revenue shortfall. L’Anse Village Manager Bob LaFave said the village cannot continue covering rink operating costs.  To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

New roles for Sarau, Marczak at Baraga

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GETTING READY–Baraga K-12 principal, Tim Marczak, left, and new superintendent, Rich Sarau, right, go over some of the endless details that must be addressed before the school year begins. Marczak has served as the lead teacher for four years. Sarau was the district’s three-12th grade principal last year. That position was expanded to K-12 with the Pelkie K-2 program moving in to Baraga this year.

by Barry Drue

Baraga Area Schools begins the 2015-16 school year on Sept. 8 with a change in administrative leadership that quickly fell into place in the last few weeks. A new superintendent and new principal in a new K-12 role are among the changes at Baraga this fall. However, those in both positions are familiar to Baraga staff and students. Previously the three-12th grade principal, Richard Sarau, will serve as the interim superintendent for one year. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Expanding horizons for L’Anse athletic boosters

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L’ANSE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS–L-r, are Mimi McGahan, Jeanne Sikkila, Sandra Lytikainen, Lisa DesLaurier, and Randy Simonsen. Missing from the photo are Missy Ostermeyer and Diane Richard.

 

by Chris Ford
The L’Anse High School cafetorium was packed Monday evening, Aug. 17, as parents, coaches, players, district athletic director and district administrators from the upcoming fall sports season
gathered for the first “Meet the Hornets”. The event was arranged by the L’Anse Athletic Booster Club and was intended not only to help build enthusiasm for the upcoming sports season, but also to update those attending on the booster club and its plans for this year as well as an update on the continuing improvements at Volunteer Field. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

 

Work program gives youth job skills–and pay!

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MARCHING ORDERS–Summer park workers Thad Isaacson, center, and William Reynolds, get instructions for building unique wood benches. Providing the directions is Bob Erva, Lead Ranger from the major maintenance crew at the Baraga Field Office. The youth built six two-seat-plus-table benches, and accomplished other projects this summer at Baraga State Park.

by Barry Drue

A collaborative, multiagency summer jobs program has provided valuable work experience at Baraga State Park for two Baraga High School students. And the park has greatly benefited from an
additional two paid workers and a paid supervisor. This summer the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Rec Division, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Copper Country Intermediate School District and Baraga High School have partnered to make possible paid job training experiences for youth with disabilities. This pilot initiative includes work sites at various state parks and recreation areas across Michigan. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

 

Baraga County Fair plays to enthusiastic crowd

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FAIR ROYALTY–Jackie Wadaga was crowned queen of the Baraga County Fair in Pelkie on Friday evening. L-r, Wadaga, first runner-up Lacey Sterbenz, Miss Congeniality and second runner-up Taryn Taisto, Anna Pietila, and 2014 fair queen Jackie Jahfetson.

 

by Nancy Besonen
The Baraga County Fair played to a smaller but no less enthusiastic crowd this past weekend in Pelkie. “Attendance was down,” reported Fair Manager Melissa Treadeau, noting other area happenings may have affected attendance. “The kids just loved the two magic shows on Saturday. We also had good turnouts for the Demolition Derby and Mud Drag.” To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Large crowd enjoys successful pow wow

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IT’S POW WOW TIME!–Sunny and warm conditions greeted dancers, drums, and those who just came to enjoy the first of four Grand Entries at the KBIC’s 37th annual Maawanji’iding held July 24-26. This year’s event honored the warrior and drew more than 1,000 spectators.

 

by Chris Ford
An estimated 1,000 visitors joined approximately 650 dancers for the July 24-26, 2015, 37th annual Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s (KBIC) Maawanji’iding Pow Wow at the community’s Ojibwa Campground north of Baraga. The event actually began earlier in the week with traditional storytelling and other activities closed to the public. Things kicked off for both native and non-native peoples with the first of three Grand Entries which took place Friday evening, July 24. Two more similar celebrations were held Saturday and one final Grand Entry took place Sunday. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Hot time in Aura for 39th Jamboree

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HEAT’S ON–The temperature wasn’t the only hot thing at the Aura Jamboree on Saturday, July 18. Pick-up groups of musicians scattered across the grounds, as well as on stage inside the hall, were just as hot. They were very popular with the 1,300-1,400 people attending the two-day event.

 

The 39th annual Aura Jamboree filled the grounds and Aura Hall with talented musicians and traditional music lovers last Friday night and all day and into the night on Saturday, July 17-18, 2015.
A sea of volunteers hosted the music festival which featured act after act of musicians both on stage in the hall, and outside for the spontaneous jam sessions. As usual, the third weekend in July proved to be “high summer” in Aura. The temperature edged near 90 Saturday afternoon, which may have dampened attendance a bit. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

 

Board approves 50 new helmets

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SAFETY ISSUE–Varsity Football Coach Jordan Hoover brought outdated football equipment before the Baraga Area Schools Board of Education last Thursday to illustrate a need for new helmets. Above, the board waits to go into closed session for discussion. Helmet purchase was later approved.

by Nancy Besonen

Visual aids came into play Thursday, July 9, 2015, when Varsity Football Coach Jordan Hoover heaped bags of outdated equipment before the Baraga Area Schools Board of Education. School Board President Bill Stark demanded Hoover remove the equipment. Schools Superintendent Jennifer Lynn said he needed to follow procedure, making his request for safer equipment through proper channels. Hoover said previous efforts have failed. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

Bang-up Fourth in Baraga

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STREET-FILLER–Baraga was the scene of all the festive family reunions, fun and patriotism of the annual Lumberjack Days July 4 celebration last Friday and Saturday, July 3-4. The Main Parade, above, brought out droves of people on Saturday afternoon along Superior Avenue. The Treadeaus–Bob Sr., and Bob Jr.–claimed top float honors.

Lumberjack Days drew the usual street-filling crowds to Baraga on Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, 2015. Great weather just added to the festivities and fun. “I think it was great. It was busy. We’re all so tired it must have been going well!” said committee treasurer JoAnne Danielson. Gayle Isaacson, a longtime Lumberjack committee member was also pleased. “I think it went very, very well. The Children’s Parade was amazing. There were so many children participating.” To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

 

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