Lindemann, partners buy Selkey fab shop in Baraga

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Nick Lindeman Jr.–front row, third from left–along with two other business partners–purchased Selkey Manufacturing Jan. 31, 2015. The new facility will continue offering the same quality welding and manufacturing as in the past. However plans are in the works to broaden out to include new ventures to complement the business. The company employs 19 fulltime and one part-time workers. Included are, front row, l-r, Kristine Miller, Clarence Darcy, Lindemann, Gary Fredrikson, Ken King. Back row, l-r, Bob Janisse, Ray Kaurala, Chris Kelly, Sam Parker, Durwyn Chaudier, Ron Thompson, Tom Mleko, Steve Geer, Bill Bolo, Kurt Retaskie, Silas Heck, Doug LeClaire. Dwayne Thomley is missing from the photo.

Selkey Manufacturing of Baraga is under new ownership and has a new name effective Jan. 30, 2015. Baraga resident Nick Lindemann Jr. and several partners have joined forces to purchase the well-known welding and fabrication shop which will now be known as Selkey Fabricators LLC….

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Transfer station ready for refuse

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS–The KBIC waste transfer station is fully open and accepting a large array of items. Station Manager Dan Connor, seated in the Catepillar, said doors opened in September and there is plenty of room for individuals–both Native and non-Native to take advantage of competitive prices. The facility even offers weekly pickup in some locations while billing monthly

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s (KBIC) waste transfer station is fully operational and looking for customers. Station manager Dan Connor said the new facility opened its doors in September and accepts not only household waste (33-gallon bags), but is also capable of helping customers dispose of mattresses, couches, chairs and white goods such as washers, dryers, ovens and refrigerators.

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Making Christmas Merry

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The Aura Firemen’s Auxiliary hosted Santa Claus at the Aura Hall last Saturday. Intently shopping for Christmas was seven year-old Tate Robillard, with Pat Stein and Dolly Maki.

 

Turkey dinners unite community

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LITTLE BROTHERS DINNER–In annual tradition, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly secured a large number of volunteers to help with its annual Thanks giving Day dinner at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Baraga. The organization also serves up Christmas Dinner for Baraga County’s elderly.