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Ishpeming School District -- Opening Day Information

Schools in the Ishpeming School District will open the 2010-2011 school year on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, with a half day of classes.

All Ishpeming High School Students are to report to the auditorium at 12pm. After receiving class schedules, high school students wlll report to their regular classes for the remainder of the day.

All 5, 6, 7, & 8 grade students attending the C.L. Phelps Intermediate School are to report to the gymnasium at 12pm for general instructions. Phelps students will report to their classes for the remainder of the day.

Birchview School Students, grades 1-4, will begin school at 12:30pm. The Birchview School will dismiss at 3:40pm. All students should report directly to their new teacher and new classroom on the first day. Any parent who has not received their child's assignment should call the Birchview School (485-6341) for the information.

Parents of all preschool, junior kindergarten and kindergarten students will receive a letter which will provide information regarding orientation, first day schedules, and bus transportation.

All busing for the day will start approximately 4 hours later than the normal morning run.

Artist, Veteran Brings Urban Art To Hancock

Finlandia University Graphic Design/Illustration sophomore Dominic Fredianelli has brought an urban art form to Hancock—in a very big way.

His 12-foot by 100-foot painting, which will be unveiled September 2, 2010, 4:00 p.m., outdoors on the south facing side of Finlandia’s Jutila Center campus, is in many ways a chronicle of the first 24 years of Fredianelli’s life.

Heather Courtney, originally from Houghton, Mich., and now a reporter for an NPR station (National Public Radio) in Texas, will film the painting’s unveiling.

Since 2007 Courtney has been filming a documentary that follows Fredianelli and several of his friends and fellow soldiers, all them in the 1431^st Engineer Company of the National Guard, Calumet, Mich. Each of the young men graduated from Hancock High School in 2005, all were deployed to Afghanistan in 2009; and all have now returned to the Upper Peninsula.

It was a progression of smaller events that led to the creation of the large mural, which is painted on a south-facing exterior wall of Finlandia’s Jutila Center campus.

In response to his desire to work on an independent project, Fredianelli’s academic advisor, Studio Arts professor Yueh-mei Cheng, set him up in a studio at the Jutila Center where he began to create a large mixed-media oil painting on canvas.

As it turned out, however, the oversize canvas was difficult to manage and other set backs and frustrations resulted in a change of plans. He received the go ahead to paint the south-facing Jutila Center exterior wall this June, and he expects to complete the huge project just in time for the September 2 unveiling.

“I designed this special project for Dominic, instead of giving him the regular class assignment, as he needed some way to freely express the emotions he accumulated when he was in Afghanistan,” said Cheng. “Making art can be therapeutic. The purpose of the project is for Dominic to release emotions from the impact of war, deaths, and nightmares.”

This is not Fredianelli’s first try at creating an outdoor mural, but the current project is the largest so far. On four panels, he has depicted—in reverse order, if viewing the painting from left to right—his personal history as a soldier and young man, as a teenager, and as a small boy.

One might not expect a young man under 30 to have experienced enough to fill 1,200 square feet, but Fredianelli is an exception.

So far, the four panel mural is dominated by a 12-foot self-portrait of Fredianelli the soldier, a 10-foot image of an Afghani civilian, and two words: Soldier and Change. Other images include a river that he describes as one of the most beautiful place he encountered in Afghanistan, the Twin Towers, a mosque, a church, and the Quincy Mine Hoist.

Fredianelli says that some of the meanings the painting may convey to the viewer are deliberate on his part, while others “just happened” as part of the creative sketching and painting process.

Fredianelli has emptied 160 cans of spray paint, with another 70 cans on order. But this isn’t the stuff that can be purchased at the local hardware store. This spray paint is designed for use by artists. At seven bucks a can, the painter gets a low pressure can, low dust, anti-drip paint, with replaceable spray caps of various sizes.

Fredianelli began pursuing a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) at Finlandia in fall 2007. After two semesters of study, his National Guard Unit was deployed. He returned to the U.S. in 2009, and then completed an automotive technician certificate in Wyoming. After a few months in Marquette, Mich., he returned to his home town and resumed his BFA studies at Finlandia.

Fredianelli, along with 30 additional U.S. armed services veterans, is attending Finlandia with the assistance of the GI Bill and other veterans’ programs. He is the son of Sharon and Brian Fredianelli of Hancock.

A reception for Dominic Fredianelli and an unveiling of his mural will take place Thursday, September 2, 2010, 4:00 p.m., outdoors on the south facing side of Finlandia’s Jutila Center campus. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.

For additional information, please contact Lisa Broemer at 487-7375, or e-mail lisa.broemer@finlandia.edu.

'Archery In The Park' At Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Try ‘Archery in the Park’ at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Visitors to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park will have the chance to learn the skill of shooting a bow and arrow during ‘Archery in the Park,’ Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m.

Led by park interpreter Bob Wild, this beginner archery program will introduce participants to the basics of shooting a bow and arrow. Archery equipment for most ages and abilities will be available for use during the free, one-hour program. Participants should meet at the winter recreation area middle parking lot.

To learn more about this event or the other programs offered at the park over the Labor Day weekend, go online to www.michigan.gov/dnrevisitorcenters and click on Wilderness Visitor Center to see a schedule of events.

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is located at 33303 Headquarters Rd., Ontonagon, in the western Upper Peninsula. For more information, contact the park at 906-885-5206 or visit its Web site at www.michigan.gov/porkies.

All state park interpretive programs are free for park visitors. However, all motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a 2010 Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance or online through the Michigan E-Store at www.michigan.gov/estore. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A non-resident annual is $29, and a non-resident daily is $8.

Beginning Oct. 1, the $10 Recreation Passport replaces the state park sticker for access into all state parks, recreation areas and boat launches. To get the Recreation Passport, Michigan residents can check "YES" on their license plate renewal forms. The Recreation Passport also helps preserve forest campgrounds and trails, historic and cultural sites in state parks, and local parks. Where can $10 take you? Visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport for more information.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the conservation, protection, management, and accessible use and enjoyment of the state's environment, natural resources and related economic interests for current and future generations. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnre.

Marquette - City Hall Summer Hours

City Hall Summer Hours

7:30am to 4:30pm

Monday through Friday

Treasurer's Office will be open

7:30am to 5pm

Effective June 1, 2010 through September 3, 2010

No change in hours for the Police Department

Marquette Marathon & Half Marathon - Marquette

On Saturday, September 4, 2010 Ringside Fitness will be sponsoring the Marquette Marathon and Half Marathon. The Marquette Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying event with all proceeds benefitting the Marquette Senior High School Athletic Booster Club.

Both races begin at Presque Isle Park with the half marathon beginning at 7:15 am and the marathon beginning at 7:30am. The course takes the following route: multi-use path from Presque Isle Park to Hawley Street, Hawley Street to the abandoned railroad grade, the abandoned railroad grade to powder mill road. Powder Mill Road to Hawley Street, then the multi-use path from Hawley to/through Tourist Park to Sugar Loaf Avenue, then the path from Sugar Loaf Avenue to the intersection of Washington Street & McClellan Avenue, then the path from McClellan Avenue to intersection of Spring Street & Lakeshore Boulevard, then the path from Spring Street to Hampton Avenue, turning around just before Hampton Avenue and returning to Presque Isle Park via the path.

This race crosses numerous streets including Wright Street, Fair Avenue, Ridge Street, Washington Street, Fifth, Fourth, and Third Streets, Front Street, and Lakeshore Boulevard. The only road that will be closed is Peter White Drive around Presque Isle Park, which will be closed for the Friday night kids race 6pm to 7:30pm and for the Saturday marathon from 6am to 4pm. All the other roads will be open with road crossings manned by the Marquette Police and volunteers from 7am to 12pm.

Race participants will be crossing at designated locations at varying times. The public is advised to use caution when traveling in Marquette this day and asked to obey all road crossing attendants. At 12pm, the road crossing attendants will disperse and the road crossings will revert back to "Rules of the road" however paricipants will still be crossing streets and motorists are asked to be cautious and courteous.

Questions regarding this closure can be directed to Nancy Bailey, Race Director, at 228-7600.

Marquette Kennel Club

The Marquette Kennel Club is again hosting the annual All Breed Dog Show at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette, MI. on September 3, 4 & 5. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the fun begins at 8am. New this year, Mixed Breeds are welcome to participate in Obedience and Rally Events. Spectators are welcome! For further information, check out our website at www.marquettekennelclub.tripod.com.

Marquette City Beach Ordinances

With the warm weather upon us early this year, the Marquette Police Department wants to remind citizens about ordinances governing the use of the City's Beaches and Parks. These ordinances were established to ensure that the public's use of the City's beaches and parks are a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

The City of Marquette hsa two beach areas that are monitored by lifeguard during the summer which are McCarty's Cove and South Beach. The life guards will be on duty starting June 10, 2010 from 12pm until 8pm, Monday thru Sunday. The life guards are also on duty during the holidays.

Alcohol, specifically beer and wine, are only allowed in Tourist Park and Hurley Field. Other designated areas in the city are allowed by permit only and they include:

1.) South Beach
2.) McCarty's Cove
3.) Presque Isle Pavilion
4.) Mattson Park
5.) Marquette Senior Center
6.) Marquette Commons

The City's public beaches and parks are closed at 11pm each night.

Marquette Beaches Open

The City of Marquette announces that McCarty’s Cove and South Beach will be open for the 2010 summer season starting June 10, 2010.

Beach hours will be 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.

Season will close on September 6, 2010.

Secretary Of State Offices To Close For Labor Day

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds customers that all branch offices and the office of the Great Seal will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 in observance of Labor Day. Secretary of State SUPER! Centers normally off Saturday hours but will be closed on Saturday, September 4, 2010. For more information visit the department web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos.

Substance Abuse And Violence Prevention Coalition Meeting - Marquette

The Marquette County Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Coalition will meet Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 11:30am to 1pm at the Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service (MARESA), Conference Room C, 321 E. Ohio Street, in Marquette. If you wish to attend or would like more information about the meeting, please contact Sarah Derwin at 315-2621. For more information go to www.upprevent.org.

Sister Cities Meeting Schedule Changes

The sister cities advisory committee meeting for September 8, 2010 is changed to 1pm a the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center located in the lower level of the Peter White Public Library. The regular time will resume at 6:30pm in October.

City Of Marquette Compost Site Closed

The City of Marquette Compost drop-off site located at the old Cliffs Dow Site off of Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 due to the Labor Day holiday. The site will reopen on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Hours are 3pm to 7pm.

If you have any questions contact the City of Marquette Public Works Department at 906-228-0444.

Negaunee Senior Center Rummage Sale - Negaunee

Negaunee Senior Center Rummage Sale will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 12:30pm to 6:30pm at 410 Jackson Street; Negaunee. Toys, Games, Puzzles, Antique dishes and knick-knacks. Records, CD's, Books, Wall decorations, TV's, Purses, Houseware, Holiday Items, Crafts Items, Kitchenware, Video games and MORE! Call 475-6266 for details.

Marquette "Kids Cove Ice Cream Store"

The City of Marquette will be opening its “Kids Cove Ice Cream Store” located at Mattson Lower Harbor at 12noon on Thursday, May 20, 2010. The Presque Isle Island Ice Cream Store will open 12 noon on Friday, May 21, 2010. Both ice cream stores will be open 7 days a week through Labor Day.

For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 906 228-0460.

Call For Nominations 2010

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Someone you know has been a positive role model and substantially affected your life or the life of someone close to you. It is the mission of Evergreen to find these amazing individuals and honor them. But we need your help to do so…please consider nominating the person you are thinking of right now!

The Evergreen Award is open to both men and women dedicated to supporting and mentoring women and girls and helping them to reach their leadership potential. These exceptional women and men excel in their chosen path, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and blaze trails for others to follow.

Criteria- Evergreen Nominees Must:

Assist and/or mentor women and girls in reaching their leadership potential
Demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business, profession and/or volunteerism
Provide exceptional service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community

Forms are available at the LSCP office on South Front in Marquette or online at www.zontamqt.org and www.marquette.org. More information is available by contacting Lindsay Hemmila (906) 226-6591 or Pam Stewart at (906)315-7217.

Submission deadline is Thursday, September 9.

2010 Evergreen Sponsors: Landmark Inn, Hetrick & Associates, Zonta Club of Marquette Area, Range Bank, WJMN-TV 3, Peninsula Medical Center, Barton & Associates and Public Service Garage.

UPCM "Second Thursday" Event

The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum will hold its next Second Thursday Creativity Series program the evening of Thursday, September 9. All area families are invited to come to the Children’s Museum for lots of fun with a theme of “A Pajama Party!” Come have an evening of fun, hands-on activities including “bedtime” crafts, Fruit and Veggie Ventures, a special guest to meet, unexpected music and much more.

The Museum’s Second Thursday Creativity Series for pre-school and elementary aged children and their caregivers will run from 5:30 until

7:30 p.m. The event is free with admission or membership to the Museum.

Thursday is also Dominos Pizza Night at the Museum so pizza can be ordered for an extra cost by calling ahead by 5:30 that evening.

The Second Thursday program is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Max and Phyllis Reynolds Foundation, Yellow Book, Kohls, Culvers and the Marquette County Active Living Task Force for Fruit and Veggie Ventures.

Rummage & Bake Sale - Ishpeming

Join us for a Rummage & Bake Sale on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 11am to 1pm. Laestadian Lutheran Church at 567 Washington Street in the Industrial Park in Ishpeming. Enjoy cardamom, rye, wheat breads, wild rice soup, homemade pies available.

Reception For Detroit Artist Carole Harris Is Thursday, September 9 - Hancock

A closing reception for Detroit artist Carole Harris is Thursday, September 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Finlandia University Gallery, in the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock.

Harris will present a lecture about her work at 7:15 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Harris’s exhibit, “Improvisations,” is a collection of colorful, complex handmade quilts. It is on display through September 11, 2010.

The dense layering of patterns and the repetition of materials that Harris employs in her non-traditional quilts and tapestries are evocative of the rhythms, energy, and movement found in African and African-American music, particularly Blues and Jazz.

“I try to think of my work as the visualization of the music that inspires me,” notes Harris.

Harris’s visual vocabulary comes from a mixture of traditional quilt patterns and her own imagery, impressions, and experimentations. Her art is composed of hundreds of richly colored fabrics which are cut, overlaid, appliquéd, pieced and quilted.

“Quilts are like paintings, full of color, texture, and design,” Harris says. “I try to create energy in both a spontaneous (improvisational) and an organized way—much as a jazz musician will take a theme and riff on it until it is unrecognizable, while always maintaining control.”

Harris will be on the Finlandia University campus September 9 to 11 to work with the university’s Fiber Arts and Fashion Design majors.

Harris’s work has been exhibited in museums and galleries nationally and internationally, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., the Museum of Art & Design in New York City, and in Europe and Japan.

She earned her B.F.A. degree in interior design at Wayne State University. She is president of Harris Design Group, LLC, an interior design firm which she founded in 1976.

Harris also has a strong commitment to community service, education, and arts advocacy. She has served on the boards of Inside Out Literary Arts, African Renaissance Theatre, Pewabic Pottery, Wayne State University Board of Visitors, and the Board of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

The Finlandia University Gallery is in the Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., or by appointment. Please call 906-487-7500 for more information.

Ishpeming Public Schools, Schools Of Choice

The Ishpeming Public School District is accepting new non-resident schools of choice applications for the 2010-2011 school year for grades junior kindergarten/young fives through grade 4 at the Birchview School; grades 5-8 at the C.L. Phelps School; and grades 9-12 at the Ishpeming High School.

Applications are available from June 21, 2010 through September 10, 2010 at the Birchview School, the C.L. Phelps School, the Ishpeming High School, and the Superintendent's office. Applications must be received not later than Friday, September 10, 2010.

Upcoming Blood Drives Throughout Upper Peninsula

August 24: Northern Michigan University (Marquette)

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General, will hold a blood drive from Noon – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24 in the Lower Level of the Northern Michigan University Learning Resource Center. No appointments are necessary.

August 26: Rapid River Calvary Lutheran Church (Rapid River)

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General, will hold a blood drive from 1 – 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 26 at the Rapid River Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid River, Mich. For an appointment, please call Winnie Budkis at (906) 474-9272.

August 30: Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (Newberry)

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General, will hold a Blood Mobile blood drive from 2 – 5:45 p.m. on Monday, August 30 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, Mich. For an appointment, please call Dana Taylor at (906) 293-9260.

August 31: Lakeland Baptist Church (Iron River)

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General, will hold a Blood Mobile blood drive from 2 – 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31 at Lakeland Baptist Church in Iron River, Mich. For an appointment, please call Paul Starkweather at (906) 265-5616.

September 1: Covington Multipurpose Building (Covington)

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General, will hold a Blood Mobile blood drive from 10 a.m. – Noon on Wednesday, September 1 at the Covington Multipurpose Building in Covington, Mich. For an appointment, please call Brenda Fesnick at (906) 355-2505.

September 2: Riverside Auto Sales Town & Country Car Dealership (Escanaba)

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General, will hold a Blood Mobile blood drive from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 2 at the Riverside Auto Sales Town & Country Car Dealership in Escanaba, Mich. For an appointment, please call Carol Gardipee at (906) 786-1593 or (906) 786-5020.

September 7: St. Paul’s Catholic Church (Negaunee)

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General, will hold a blood drive from 2 – 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Negaunee, Mich. For an appointment, please call Dave Guenther at (906) 475-4018.

September 8: Wesley United Methodist Church (Ishpeming)

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General, will hold a blood drive from 2-5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Ishpeming. For an appointment, please call Doug or Jill Carter at (906) 485-4103

September 10: Family Video (Marquette)

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General, will hold a Blood Mobile blood drive from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, September 10 at Family Video in Marquette, Mich. For an appointment, please call Barb Lynaugh at (906) 228-3200.

Hunter Safety Class

A Hunter Safety Class will be held at the Negaunee High School. This 4-Class series starts on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 and will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 9pm.

All ages 10 and older are welcome to attend. Students aged 11 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no charge for these classes. Call the Ishpeming -Negaunee-NICE Community schools at 475-4173 for more information.

Youth Day

16th Annual Central U.P. Safe Hunting and Shooting Youth Day will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Negaunee Rod and Gun Club. Call 475-4173 to pre-register. This is sponsored by the U.P. Whitetails Association of Marquette County & Negaunee Rod and Gun Club. Co-sponsored by the Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE Community Schools.

FREE to all youths ages 10-16. Limited to first 140 entries. Events: Air rifle, .22Rifle, Archery, Shotgun and others. Prizes will be awarded in three age categories.

Equipment and Ammo provided, archery equipment (in cases) permitted. NO GUNS! A drawing will be held for prizes in each age group and a grand prize. Thursday, September 2, 2010, is the last day to register.......

9am-9:45am:                         Registration
9:45am-10am:                      Safety Instructions
10am-12pm:                          Shooting Events
12pm-1pm:                            Lunch Provided
1pm-4:30pm:                        Shooting Events
4:30pm:                                  Prize Drawing

Parents who cannot attend, please sign a permission slip at the club.

***NOTE: This event is not in lieu of a Hunters Safety Course.***

Quilts By Carole Harris At Finlandia Gallery

Filled with saturated color and complex patterns, Carole Harris’s quilts evoke the rhythms, energy and movement found in African-American music, particularly Blues and Jazz.

An exhibit of Harris’s quilts, titled “Improvisations,” is featured at the Finlandia University Gallery, Hancock, August 12 to September 11, 2010.

“I try to think of my work as the visualization of the music that inspires me,” notes Harris. “Quilts are like paintings, full of color, texture, and design.”

In her quilts, Harris forges traditional quilt patterns with some of her own imagery, impressions, and experimentations.

A closing reception for the artist will take place at the gallery Thursday, September 9, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

The Finlandia University Gallery is located in the Finnish American Heritage Center at 435 Quincy Street, Hancock. Gallery Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday: 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

For additional information, contact gallery director Carrie Flaspohler at 906-487-7500.

Marquette County Humane Society "Strut Your Mutt"

On Saturday, September 11, 2010 (rain or shine), dogs and their guardians will hit the ground walking in an effort to raise money for Marquette County's homeless pets. The walk and activities will begin at 9am at Marquette's Lower Harbor Park, with the option to do a 1.5 mile or a 2 mile walk on the bike path.

Help even more by raising pledges! Top three youth & top three adult pledge raiser prizes include a Kodak digital HD camera package worth $350.00!

Free goody bag for all registered walkers. Doggy contests (including 2 best costumes (male & female), look-alike, stupid pet tricks and more), raffles, fun activities, kids area face painting, pet themed vendors, and lots more! FUN FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING THE FAMILY DOG!

For more information on Strut Your Mutt please visit our website at www.upaws.org or call the shelter at 475-6661. Thank you! Please join us and show your support! All money raised goes to benefit homeless animals at MCHS shelter find new loving homes.

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park To Host Hunters Harvest - Ontonagon County

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park to Host Hunters Harvest Festival Sept. 10-11

In recognition of the upcoming fall hunting seasons and Michigan's strong outdoor recreation heritage, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park will host the fourth annual Hunters Harvest Festival the weekend of Sept. 10-11.

Activities for the weekend will include geocaching, trapshooting, archery, campfire cooking, hiking to a bear den and much more. Both hunters and non-hunters are invited to take part in this Michigan State Parks "GO-Get Outdoors" event.

Scheduled activities include:

Friday, Sept. 10:

4 p.m.: Geocaching, starting at the Wilderness Visitor Center

6 p.m.: Guided black bear habitat hike (meet at the Lake Superior Trailhead on M-107)

Saturday, Sept. 11:

9-11 a.m.: Fused glass jewelry at the Folk School

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Trapshooting at Lake Superior Sportsman's Club in Silver City ($3 per round)

1-3 p.m.: Reverse on glass painting at Folk School

1-3 p.m.: Archery in the Park at Porcupine Mountains Ski Hill (equipment and instruction provided for all ages and skill levels)

4 p.m.: Primitive Skills Program at Union Bay Campground Playground Area

5 p.m.: Campfire cooking demonstration at the Union Bay Campground Host Site

6 p.m.: Bear den hike (meet on South Boundary Road one mile south of Wilderness Visitor Center)

Also on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., the Lake Superior Sportsman's Club will host a Youth Benefit Banquet at Foothills Restaurant in Silver City. The banquet will feature door prizes, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, military surplus rifle display and a gun raffle. Banquet tickets are $25 per adult, $10 per youth 10-17 years of age, and children 9 years old or younger are free. All proceeds will support the club's youth programs. Banquet tickets are now on sale and can be purchased in advance at Downwind Sports of Houghton and Marquette, Foothills Restaurant, White Pine Copper Refinery, Ontonagon Herald and numerous other businesses in the region. A limited amount of tickets will be available at the door.

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is located at 33303 Headquarters Road, three miles west of Silver City on M-107. For more information about these events, the park, accessibility, or persons with disabilities needing accommodations to attend this event, contact the park by calling (906) 885-5275 (TTY/TDD 711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired), or visit the website at www.michigan.gov/porkies. Campsites are available for this weekend of events. Camping reservations can be made online at www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling the DNRE reservation call center at 800-447-2757.www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport for more information.www.michigan.gov/dnre.

All programs, except for the trapshooting event and the banquet dinner, are free. However, all motor vehicles entering a Michigan state park or recreation area must display a valid Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A nonresident annual is $29 and a nonresident daily is $8.

St. Rita Catholic Church

St. Rita Parish, Trenary, will hold its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 12, 2010. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pie will be served from 11am to 4pm. $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children. Also featured will be games for young and old alike, including Bingo. We will have a refreshment stand, craft & baked goods booth, sweet tooth booth, Silver Dollar Game and music by "Maudie". Raffle drawing will be held at 4pm. The public is invited. Please note that the Sunday Mass will be held at 11am on September 12, 2010.

Marquette Fair Trade Market

FAIR TRADE MARKET, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th and 12th.
New location this month! Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church will be holding a Fair Trade Market, Saturday September 11th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sunday, September 12th from 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. This event will take place at 305 West Magnetic Street in Marquette, Michigan. Stop in and shop. Unique gift ideas for yourself or someone else!
Featured items include handcrafted jewelry, purses, scarves, bags, wood products, and general gift ideas. All items are handmade by disadvantaged artisans in developing regions around the world. Fair Trade soup mixes, coffee, tea and a variety of chocolate items will also be available. Each purchase helps the artisans and growers maintain steady work and earn a sustainable income so they can provide for their families. A portion of each sale is also used to support educational and social services in the community where the artisans live. Open to the public. Handicapped Accessible. For more information or future event dates, log on to www.MarquetteLutherans.org or call 1-906-225-1119.

Champion Historical Society

The Champion/Beacon/Humboldt Historical Society will meet at 2pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Champion Township Office located on U.S. 41 in Champion. Everyone is invited to attend.

Downtown Development Area Citizen's Council

The Marquette City Commission is looking to appoint nine individuals to the Downtown Development Area Citizen's Council. The individuals must be residents of the Downtown District, registered to vote in the City, and must be over 18 years of age. The council will serve as an advisory board to the City Commission and the Downtown Development Authority during the preparation and implementation of the development and tax increment financing plans. Applications are available from the City Manager's Office, 300 West Baraga Avenue or on the City Web Site at www.mqtcty.org.

Stuff The Bus Notice 2010

Help provide a good start to the new school year for local children.

YMCA of Marquette County and ABC 10 coordinate the donation and distribution of new school supplies to students from low-income families. Children on local elementary and middle school’s Free and Reduced Lunch Programs, and agencies throughout Marquette County serving low-income families, receive the supplies to better prepare them for academic success. Items are collected by participating organizations and community members.

Program Impact

Children who receive supplies through this program have the tools they need to begin the school year ready to learn. For struggling parents, providing the necessary school supplies can be a financial hardship. When their children receive school supplies through this program, parents are better able to utilize their limited financial resources to pay for basic needs such as food, utilities, rent, etc. In addition, children have greater self-esteem when they have the school supplies they need, and the same school supplies as their peers.

To participate in Stuff the Bus 2010, please contact Lisa Coombs Gerou at 227-9622 or lcgerou@ymcamqt.org.

Publicize the program. Post information on bulletin boards, your company’s intranet, send voice-mail messages, email messages, etc.

Collect new school supplies. Begin your drive and plan to collect through the week of 8/29/10. Choose a centrally located drop-off site at your organization for donations and publicize your deadline. Please stress that donations must be NEW items only; such as backpacks, pens (black & blue), No. 2 pencils, pencil boxes, pencil sharpeners – w/covers, notebooks, jumbo book covers, white glue sticks, crayons (24 count), scissors (all ages), erasers, rulers, folders – 2 pocket, colored markers – thin/wide, highlighters, composition books, protractors/compasses, water colors sketch pads, 3x5 index cards, personal hygiene items, etc. (School nurses also request clothing items for younger children such as socks, underwear, sweat pants and sweat shirts.)

VOLUNTEERS will be warmly welcomed! If you and/or your family or group would like to help with the coordination of the distribution of the new items during the week of August 29, 2010, please contact Lisa Coombs Gerou at 906-227-9622 or by e-mail at lcgerou@ymcamqt.org.

COMMUNITY DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR STUFF THE BUS school supplies:

YMCA of Marquette County, 1420 Pine Street, Marquette, MI 49855

Holiday Inn of Marquette, U.S. Hwy 41 West, Marquette, MI 49855 – Saturday from 7am – 4pm, ABC 10 will be on-site to collect any donations. Contact at ABC 10 is Station Manager, Tim Eagan. 906-235-4361.

Marquette Range Steelworkers Retirees Club

The Marquette Range Steelworkers Retirees Club will meet at 1pm at the Ronn Hall in Negaunee on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Officers will meet at 12:30pm. New members are welcome. Thank you from the Steelworkers Retirees Club.

NMU's WiMax Coverage Expands

Northern Michigan University’s WiMAX network now extends to Ishpeming, Sawyer and Gwinn. The expanded coverage brings broadband wireless Internet access to more off-campus students and allows NMU to partner with government and education officials to develop programs and services that take advantage of the wireless network. The WiMAX coverage area now totals about 40 square miles.

Dave Maki, NMU’s chief technology officer, said the next step will be working to improve coverage in Harvey.

"We've got WiMAX all around the NMU Golf Course and in the Lakewood Lane area, but we don't have a tower that covers the area on Highway 41 from the rock cut to about Jack's Foods. We need to fill that in."

WiMAX is the next generation (4G) of wireless and has much broader access than the WiFi signal. Northern has one of the largest active WiMAX networks in the United States and is one of the first universities to deploy and fully operate a WiMAX network.

Book Tour - U.P.

I am doing a book tour for my novel U.P. that your listeners will be interested in. The novel is going into its 78th week listed on Ghost Road Press's top ten bestsellers list, www.ghostroadpress.com. The novel is set in Negaunee and Ishpeming and several other Upper Peninsula cities (Hancock, Suomi, Germfask, Sault Ste. Marie, Iron Mountain, Marquette, etc.) factor heavily into the narrative. Book tour dates, so far, are listed below:

Sep 10--The Bookstore, Manistee, 3pm, with Dan Wrzesinski
Sep 11--Snowbound Books, Marquette, 1pm, with Steven Wiig
Sep 11--Aurora Books, Menominee, 6:30pm, with Steven Wiig
Sep 12--Vista Theater, Negaunee, time TBA, with Steven Wiig
Sep 13--Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, time TBA, with Steven Wiig
Sep 14--North Wind Books, Finlandia University, Hancock, 4pm, with Steven Wiig
Sep 14--Portage Lake District Library, 6:30pm, Houghton, with Steven Wiig
Sep 15--Country Village Bookshop, Ishpeming, 1pm, with Todd Kauppinen and Steven Wiig
Sep 15--Peter White Public Library, Marquette, 7pm, with Steven Wiig
Sep 16--Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore, Munising, 7pm

Bursting Into Autumn

Welcome Ladies to our Christian Women's Connection Brunch.....BURST INTO AUTUMN. This will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010. 9:30am to 11am. $9.00 incl. Holiday Inn on U.S. 41 in Marquette, Michigan. Our music will be by GORDON and CAROL VERCOE presenting us with several songs. The speaker will be Pat Ellerholz, every face has a story. For reservations, call Dorothy at 486-9464.

Families Of Children With Diabetes To Meet

A support group meeting for parents of children living with diabetes is planned for Sunday, September 12. This parent-only group will meet at Starbucks on US 41 in Marquette at 10:00 am. Parents will spend time getting to know each other, sharing thoughts, and discussing concerns in an informal setting.

Families will also meet 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 16 at the YMCA in Marquette for a fun family evening of swimming and playing. Family Day Passes can be purchased at the YMCA for $10. For more information call Dana at 235-5481.

September Meetings

ELY TOWNSHIP BOARD

Date: September 8, 2010
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Ely Township Hall

ELY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

Date: September 13, 2010
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Ely Township Hall

ASSESSOR OFFICE HOURS

Dates: September 11 & 18, 2010
Time: 9am-1pm
Place: Ely Township Hall

Au Sable Day

Experience Your Lakeshore! Au Sable Day 2010, Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 11am to 4pm. Join us on a beautiful fall day at the lighthouse....

Special Activities Include:

Guided tours of the keepers quarters and light tower.

Tours of the Au Sable photovoltaic power system.

Dedication of Lighthouse Donors Plaque.

Free van transportation between the lighthouse and hurricane River Campground by ALTRAN.

For more information, contact 906-387-3700 or www.nps.gov/piro

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit For Al "Tubba" Beauchamp - Negaunee

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Al "Tubba" Beauchamp will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Dinner will be served from 3pm to 7pm at the Negaunee Elks Lodge. Due to a recent life altering four wheeler accident, Al finds himself facing his toughest challenge yet. We are hoping to make his return home and recovery as comfortable and accessible as possible, but we need your support.

All proceeds will be used to offset expenses for his travel from the Spinal Rehab Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI (www.MaryFreeBed.com) and construction costs for conversion of the family home to accommodate his paralysis. Please help us welcome Al home to a place where he can continue to enjoy his independence.

Tickets are $7.00. Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert. Children 5 and under eat FREE. DJ from 8pm to midnight. Silent Auction, Raffles, 50/50, T-Shirts.

Upcoming Class Information

The Marquette County Health Department will be offering a free, one-time workshop titled "Quit Tobacco" to show residents in a no-pressure way how to be smoke-free. Strategies to make quitting easier and information on medications are some of the topics to be discussed. The class will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Marquette County Health Department. Please call 315-2621 to register. Light snacks will be served.

The Health Department also has smoking kits that are available free of charge. Along with print resources, there are also call-in numbers such as the National Cancer Institute's quit line, 1-877-44U-QUIT, which offers individuals the chance to speak with counselors about their plan to quit smoking.

On-Line resources are also available such as the "Become an EX" program, www.becomeanex.org, which has a helpful and interactive on-line program, and the American Lung Assoications, "Freedom From Smoking" on-line program, www.ffsonline.org.

For more information, go to www.MQTHealth.org.

Finlandia's 2010 Sibelius Festival

The 12^th annual Finlandia University Sibelius Academy Music Festival will take place September 19 to 25, 2010.

Six international musicians from the prestigious Sibelius Music Academy of Helsinki, Finland, will present a series of six concerts at locations in the Upper Peninsula and in metropolitan Chicago.

From Finland, PAJU is a folk duo with Pauliina Pajala, who plays fiddle, viola, and nyckelharpa (a traditional Swedish string instrument), and Juulia Salonen who sings and plays accordion, and puhaltimet (a Finnish wind instrument). This versatile and colorful duo has delighted audiences throughout Finland with their playful and spontaneous performances of modern and traditional Finnish and Finnish-Swedish folk tunes and their own compositions. Visit PAJU’s MySpace page at www.myspace.com/pajuduo.

From Spain, Duo Aguirre & León will perform selections from their contemporary music repertoire at this year’s Sibelius Festival. Arantza Aguirre, accordion, with Ana León, clarinet, have performed numerous concerts and music festivals in Barcelona and other cities in Spain. Of the six music competitions the duo entered in 2008 and 2009, all of them in Spain, Arantza and Ana won four first prizes and two second prizes.

From Estonia, classical musicians Maria Aru, piano, and Liis Joamets, violin, will perform well-known and rarely-played musical compositions from the Classical era until the 20^th century. They believe their program will be interesting to both professional musicians and music lovers.

Concert tickets may be purchased at North Wind Books, Hancock, on-line at http://finlandia-university.ticketleap.com, or at the door prior to each performance.

For additional information about the 12^th annual Sibelius Academy Music Festival, please contact Robin Bonini at 906-487-7205 or robin.bonini@finlandia.edu.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – 12^th Annual Finlandia University Sibelius Festival Music Festival

Sunday, September 19, 2:30 p.m.

Performance: PAJU, a folk duo; Duo Aguirre & León, a contemporary music duo; and classical music duo Maria Aru, piano, and Liis Joamets, violin

Location: Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Ln., Riverwoods, IL (A meal will be served prior to the concert at 1:00 p.m.)

Tickets: $25, adults; $10 students and seniors; $20 for adults purchasing a meal (not including meal price); children under 12 years attend free

Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.

Performance: PAJU, a folk duo (Pauliina Pajala: fiddle, viola, and nyckelharpa (a traditional Swedish string instrument) and Juulia Salonen: vocals, accordion, and puhaltimet (a Finnish wind instrument)

Location: Finlandia University Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy St., Hancock, MI

Tickets: $10, adults; $5, students; children under 12 years attend free

Wednesday, September 22 (Start time TBA)

Performance: A free concert for Ishpeming-area public school music students with PAJU, a folk duo; Duo Aguirre & León, a contemporary music duo; and classical music duo Maria Aru, piano, and Liis Joamets, violin

Location: Peterson Auditorium, 319 E. Division St., Ishpeming, MI

Tickets: $5 for community members

Thursday, September 23, 7:00 p.m.

Performance: Classical music duo Maria Aru, piano, and Liis Joamets, violin

Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 Quincy St., Hancock, MI

Tickets: $10, adults; $5, students; children under 12 years attend free

Friday, September 24 (Tentative, start time TBA)

Performance: A free concert for Houghton County area public school music students with PAJU, a folk duo; Duo Aguirre & León, a contemporary music duo; and classical music duo Maria Aru, piano, and Liis Joamets, violin

Location: Calumet Theatre, 340 6th St., Calumet, MI

Tickets: $5 for community members

Saturday, September 25, 7:00 p.m.

Performance: PAJU, a folk duo; Duo Aguirre & León, a contemporary music duo; and classical music duo Maria Aru, piano, and Liis Joamets, violin

Location: Calumet Theatre, 340 6th St., Calumet, MI

Tickets: $10, adults; $5, students; children under 12 years attend free

Concert tickets may be purchased at North Wind Books, Hancock, on-line at http://finlandia-university.ticketleap.com, or at the door prior to each performance.

For additional information about the 12^th annual Sibelius Academy Music Festival, please contact Robin Bonini at 906-487-7205 or robin.bonini@finlandia.edu.

Memory Walk Open House

The Upper Peninsula Regional Office of the Alzheimer's Association will be holding a Memory Walk open house on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in Marquette. This event will take place from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Anyone interested in learning about Memory Walk or the Alzheimer's Association is invited. Current participants can pick up supplies or turn in any money they have collected. Prizes will be given to all team captains and team members who sign up at this event! There will also be a prize for the team captain that has the most members.

The 2010 Memory Walk in Marquette County will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Presque Isle in Marquette. For more information about the Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk or to find a walk in your area visit www.alz.org or call the Regional Office at 906-228-3910.

September Programs 2010 - Marquette

Critter Feeding:
Saturday, September 4, 3:00 p.m.
Meet: MooseWood Nature Center
Fee: $5 suggested donation appreciated
Audience: Children and Families

Help take an active part in feeding the animals—snakes, turtles, toads, and a fish.

Critter Feeding:
Saturday, September 18, 3:00 p.m.
Meet: MooseWood Nature Center
Fee: $5 suggested donation appreciated
Audience: Children and Families

Help take an active part in feeding the animals—snakes, turtles, toads, and a fish.

International Coaster Clean-Up:
Saturday, September 25, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meet: MooseWood Nature Center for instructions and car pooling information.
Audience: Recommended ages 10 and over.

Take a break from your busy schedule and volunteer your time cleaning up our beautiful Lake Superior beaches.

Visit www.moosewood.org for upcoming events and to view the MooseWood Nature Center newsletter.

Upper Peninsula Free Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinics

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/BLOOD SUGAR CLINICS
$5.00 CHOLESTEROL CHECKS

Wednesday, September 1 Negaunee Senior Center 10:30am-12pm

Tuesday, September 7 Oakwood Village 10am-11am

Wednesday, September 8 Tourville North Apartments 8am-9:30am

Thursday, September 9 Warner Creek - Palmer 1pm-2pm

Friday, September 10 Tilden Township Hall 10:30am-11:30am

Friday, September 10 Ishpeming Senior Center 1pm-3pm

Tuesday, September 14 Michigamme Community Building 11am-12pm

Wednesday, September 15 Econo Foods 10am-11am

Thursday, September 16 Riverview Heights - Republic 11am-12pm

Friday, September 17 Tourville West Apartments Clubhouse 9am-10am

Friday, September 17 Cherry Creek Village - Harvey 1pm-2pm

Saturday, September 18 Marquette Farmers Market 8:30am-12:30pm

Monday, September 20 Trio Fitness & Health - Gwinn 8:30am-9:30am

Tuesday, September 21 Lost Creek 10:30am-12pm

Tuesday, September 21 Marquette Senior Center 1pm-3pm

Wednesday, September 22 Humboldt Township Hall 11am-12pm

Thursday, September 23 Gwinn Senior Center 11am-12pm

Friday, September 24 Ishpeming Senior Center 1pm-3pm

Tuesday, September 28 Peninsula Medical Center 8am-10am

Tuesday, September 28 Ely Township Hall 11am-12pm

For more information on these clinics or any of our services please call:

(906) 225-4545 * (906) 475-4545 * 1-800-435-7177

www.uphomehealth.org

Jackson Mine Farmer's Market 2010

Jackson Mine Farmers Market 2010 Negaunee, Michigan Every Wednesday through September 29, 2010 From 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. at Jackson Mine Park Old town site in Downtown Negaunee. The market will feature locally grown fresh produce, crafted items, breads, and sweet available for purchase. Local producers will be featuring a full line of seasonal locally grown produce available all summer long. The market is accepting Project fresh coupons and EBT Bridge Cards. Live Music featured. For more information, please contact 869-4859.

Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market 2010 Runs every Saturday in June, July, and August except July 3rd. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jackson Mine Park Old town site in Downtown Negaunee. The market has yard sale items, priceless finds, craft items, Artisans, packaged and specialty food products, and hand made items and gifts. Interested vendors are able to rent spaces for $10.00 at each market or a seasonal rate of $35.00. For more information, please contact 869-4859.

Meeting Cancellation Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health Scheduled for August 25, 2010 at 6pm in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Courthouse Annex, Marquette, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No meeting will be held in August.

The next meeting of the board of Health will be held on September 29, 2010 (same time and location as shown above).

CITY HALL - Winter Hours

Hours of operation for City Hall offices will change to Winter Hours beginning September 7, 2010. Offices will be open from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. The City Police Department is not affected by this change.

Pamela Kotila To Exhibit Comics At Reflection Gallery August 29 To September 30, 2010

The Finlandia University Reflection Gallery, Hancock, will host an exhibit of comic illustrations by Pamela Kotila from August 29 to September 30, 2010.

The exhibit, titled Pandora! Volume 1, displays the first volume in a series of books in which Kotila has rethought and revamped her original Pandora comics, a page-by-page webcomic she created in 2003.

An opening reception and artist talk will take place Thursday, September 2, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Reflection Gallery. The reception is open to the public and refreshments will be served.

Kotila says she has wanted to tackle this project for many years, but felt it was important to continue the original storyline rather than spend time redoing what was already done. She has long been waiting for the right opportunity to lessen the clutter and add some scenery to the original Pandora illustrations.

She says that an advanced illustration class she completed at Finlandia in fall 2009, as well as her evolving talent for creating comics, gave her the motivation and enhanced skills to revisit the design of the Pandora comics.

She explains, “My talent for comics was increasing… I had also started drawing backgrounds. Finally, the time was right to open the box.”

In using the first Pandora as a guide, Kotila assures fans of the original story that they will find “a lot of familiarity in this work, both in the story and the characters.”

She adds that the story has been filtered, condensed, and sometimes expanded to create a smoother reading experience.

“I now have the advantage of using characters I understand, rather than characters I was working to understand,” Kotila explains. “I have also chosen to change the style of the panels so that the story flows page to page, rather than depicting one joke or single situation per page.”

Kotila notes she has chosen to work in a comedic medium because comedy is an excellent tool for change.

“Comedy is more effective than shock art as the viewer normally enjoys their experience involving humor and is more likely to reflect upon it,” she says.

A Finlandia University alumna, Kotila completed a bachelor of fine arts at Finlandia University in 2010. She served as content and copy editor of Finlandia’s student newspaper, The Roar, throughout her college career.

The Reflection Gallery is located on the second level of Finlandia’s Jutila Center campus, Hancock.

For additional information, please contact Yueh-mei Cheng, professor of studio arts, at 906-487-7375 or e-mail FinlandiaReflectionGallery@gmail.com.

Clinic Services Available - Marquette/Negaunee

Marquette County Health Department, 184 U.S. 41 Highway, Negaunee, MI 49866

Appointments are available for Clinic Services and WIC according to the following list of dates and times. To make a clinic appointment, please call #475-7844. WIC appointments are available by calling #475-7846. WIC is an equal opportunity program. For more information on programs and services that are offered by the Marquette County Health Department, please visit our web site at www.mqthealth.org.

September 1st: A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 2nd: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 3rd: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Immunizations, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm at Lake Superior Village. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 7th: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department: Immunizations, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 8th: A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 10th: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 13th: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Immunizations from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 14th: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 15th: A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7844 for an appointment.

September 16th: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 17th: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Immunizations, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 20th: A night clinic will be held today at the Marquette County Health Department. Services available are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Immunizations from 10:30am to 7pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 10:30am to 7pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 21st: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Immunizations, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 22nd: A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 23rd: Clinic services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Immunizations from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 24th: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm at KI Sawyer Village. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 27th Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Immunizations from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 28th: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Screening from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm. Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

September 30th: Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and Breast and Cervical Screening from 9am to 4pm. For an appointment call #475-7844. WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30am to 4pm Call #475-7846 for an appointment.

Programs Help Ease The Cost Of Immunizing Children - Marquette

It's that time of year again, and families are rushing to prepare their children for going back to school. The Marquette County Health Department encourages parents to make sure their children are up-to-date on their immunizations.

At a time when many Michigan families are in need of financial support, The Marquette County Health Department is reminding residents that there are programs available to help families pay for vaccines. These programs are the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) vaccine program and the vaccine for Children (VFC) program.

Many families are having a difficult time and the ARRA and VFC programs can help families receive needed vaccines for their children. Michigan residents are encouraged to find out more about these programs.

Getting vaccines is a lifelong job. Call the Marquette County Health Department today to ask about which vaccines your family needs to stay healthy. Ask about the ARRA and VFC programs, too, to find out if your children are eligible to receive vaccines through these programs.

Call the Marquette County Health Department today at 475-7844 for an appointment.

MQT Downtown Development Authority - Marquette

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority is seeking musicians, choirs, jugglers, magicians, dancers, theater groups, and comedy acts to participate in many of Downtown Marquette's community events. Visit www.downtownmarquette.org, email becky@downtownmarquette.org, or call the Downtown Development Authority office at 906-228-9475 for an entertainment application and calendar of events.

MACC Gallery Opening In September

Marquette Arts and Culture Center Gallery is proud to present ‘Against Inert Uniformity’ new work by Ingrid Blixt. Ms. Blixt who lives and works in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will be showing mixed media encaustic paintings and drawings. Concerning her artwork she explains: ’It starts at the thought of the possibility of transcendence anytime, anywhere and it ends with the same thought. The openness of fields, the dark points of birds, like points of reference, holy faces, sad faces, they all tell stories of the same phenomenon - the possibility of transcendence is everywhere and in everything. Against inert uniformity life sparks as an anomaly, as a storm, as lightning and tells us that there’s more beyond.’

‘Against Inert Uniformity’ will be on display at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center from September 1^st – October 3^rd with a public reception for the artist in the Art Center Gallery on Thursday, September 2nd from 6-8:00.

This exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center Gallery.

Marquette Arts and Culture Center

Monday through Thursday 2-8 pm

Friday and Saturday 1-5 pm

Lower Level Peter White Library

217 North Front Street

Marquette, MI

228-0472

LSCP Comedy Zone

The Lake Superior Community Partnership is pleased to announce the revival of “The Comedy Zone – Partnership Style” on Friday, October 15 at Upfront and Company. The event, a comedy club of sorts, will feature community leaders performing comedy routines for an audience expected to sell out at 300 people as it did in previous years.

“Due to the overwhelming response from the original Comedy Zone, we believe the community needs an event that is just plain fun,” comments Don Ryan, Lake Superior Community Partnership Comedy Zone Chairperson. “Obviously, the fundraising aspect of the event is important but we really try to focus on providing an entertaining evening for all.”

The Lake Superior Community Partnership will kick off the event at the Upfront and Company with doors opening at 5:30 pm and show starting at 7:00 pm.

Cost for the evening includes hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and the show. Reserve your seat today for $50 per person or table of eight for $360, by calling the Lake Superior Community Partnership offices at 486-4841 or 226-6591. Limited seating is available.

Marquette Downtown Development Authority

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority is accepting applications for the 2010 Downtown Marquette Farmers and Artists Market. The Market will be open Saturdays from 9am to 2pm at the Marquette Commons, located at 112 South Third Street, Marquette. The season will begin on May 22nd and run through October 30th. A $60.00 application fee permits farmers, gardeners, and artisans to sell every Saturday throughout the season. For more information or an application packet, call the Marquette Downtown Development Authority Office at 906-228-9475 or email Becky@downtownmarquette.org.

Road Restrictions Lifted. Rec Site Remains Closed

Safe Travel Precautions should be taken as the road restrictions around the McClure Hydro Electric facility's construction project have been lifted and traffic has returned to normal. Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) officials, owners of the dam, advise motorists that despite normal traffic flows in the area, the construction project at the dam continues so there will be trucks and equipment arriving and departing from the project area.

The construction project to repair the hydro facility's penstocks began last September and is expected to be completed in late fall of this year. The penstocks are 2.5 miles in length and carry water flow to the power house where electricity is generated.

UPPCO officials also remind outdoor enthusiasts that the recreational site at the McClure facility is still closed for the safety of everyone.

Off Leash Area Permit Notice

City of Marquette off leash area permit notice! Purchase your permit early! Available as of September 1, 2010 for the 2010-2011 season. Park opens on November 1, 2010.

Necessary Documentation:
1.) VALID 2010 DOG LICENSE
a.) If rabies date has expired, proof of current rabies vaccination must also be provided.
2.) $12.00 fee resident
$20.00 fee non-resident
per off Leash Permit issued

Ishpeming School District Board of Education Board Election

On Tuesday, November 2, 2010, voters in the Ishpeming School District will be voting on Board of Education candidates for 2 terms of 4 years each. The board seats are currently held by Angela Kiviniemi and Jennifer Ruusi. Nominating petitions are available at the offices of the Marquette County Clerk, the Ishpeming City Clerk, and the Ishpeming Township Clerk. The deadline for filing nominating petitions is 4pm on Tuesday, August 10, 2010.

Gwinn Schools Nominating Petition Forms

Office of the Superintendent

Gwinn Area Community Schools

(906) 346-9283

July 9, 2010

NEWS RELEASE

Nominating petition forms are available at the following locations for the Gwinn Area Community Schools Board of Education trustee positions which expire December 31, 2010:

Forsyth Township Office

Sands Township Office

Skandia Township Office

West Branch Township Office

Marquette County Clerk’s Office

The Board positions are as follows:

Two (2) terms of four (4) years beginning January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2014

Completed petition forms must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 to the Forsyth, Sands, Skandia, or West Branch township offices or to the Marquette County Clerk’s Office. At least six (6) valid elector signatures are required and each petition form must contain signatures from one (1) township only. A $100.00 nonrefundable filing fee may be filed in lieu of a petition.

The annual school election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.

Second Annual People's Law School Offered At NMU

An eight-week program analyzing Michigan’s legal system and outlining the rights and responsibilities of citizens will be held this fall at Northern Michigan University.

The People’s Law School runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 22 through Nov. 10, in 105 Jamrich Hall. Upper Peninsula attorneys will give presentations on such topics as elder law, family law, real estate, landlord/tenant, small claims, probate and wills. Individuals are welcome to attend any or all sessions for a fee of $25 to cover materials. Scholarships are available.

The People’s Law School is sponsored by the NMU department of political science and public administration, the NMU Student Law Forum, Pence and Numinen, and the Michigan Association for Justice. Attorney Steven Pence and NMU Professor Steven Nelson are coordinating the program.

Pre-registration is available at www.pencenuminen.com or by calling 226-2580, ext. 3. Other contacts for more information include Nelson at 227-2182 or Jesse Green from the Michigan Association for Justice at (517) 321-3073.

Little Beaver Lake Road And Campground Closed - Alger County

Little Beaver Lake Road and Campground Closed Effective Tuesday, September 7 (Munising) The Little Beaver Lake Campground and its access road in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be closed to all traffic and campers beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2010, for reconstruction of the access road. The road will be realigned to alleviate safety concerns along curves and steep embankments. The work will be completed by late fall of 2010 so that the campground and road can re-open as scheduled in May 2011. “We regret this inconvenience, and encourage autumn campers to plan their stay at another area campground,” said Chris Case, Lakeshore Chief of Maintenance. “Hurricane River and Twelvemile Beach Campgrounds will continue to be open until November 1, although 3.4 miles of Alger County Road H-58 remain closed between the campgrounds.” “In addition, several Michigan State Forest campgrounds are located nearby and offer camping experience similar to Little Beaver Lake,” Case added. For further information, please contact the Interagency Visitor Center at 906-387-3700.

Presque Isle Park Hours

The road to Presque Isle will open for the season on Friday, April 9, 2010.

Presque Isle Park hours:

Monday thru Sunday 8:00 am – 10 pm

Below are the days and times the Presque Isle Park will be open to foot traffic and all motor vehicles are prohibited from traveling around the island.

Monday and Wednesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday 7:00 am – 10:00 am

All other hours are open for vehicular traffic around Presque Isle.

The Presque Isle Park will remain open to pedestrians through November 30, unless closed early due to accumulation of snow on the road.

Please remember that dogs are not allowed on the island other than in an enclosed vehicle.

Should you have any questions, please contact Community Services Department, Parks and Recreation Division at (906) 228-0460.

Marquette Choral Society

Marquette Choral Society Rehearsals Begin September 13

Marquette Choral Society rehearsals will start on Monday, September 13, at 7:00 PM in the Choral Room #250 of the Thomas Fine Arts building on the campus of Northern Michigan University.

The repertoire includes "Midnight Mass for Christmas" by Charpentier, and several new carols by John Rutter. Dr Floyd Slotterback directs the Choral Society.

Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 4 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, December 5 at 3:00 PM at St Peter Cathedral in Marquette.

All who enjoy singing are welcome. No audition is necessary. There is a nominal fee for music and membership.

For more information, call the NMU Music Department at 906-227-2563, or go to the Choral Society web site, www.nmu.edu/MqtChoral.

Traffic & Parking Committee

During discussion with the Traffic & Parking committee members, it was decided to change the meeting time from 7:15am to 5pm. Attached is a revised schedule for the remainder of the year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 228-0400. The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 5pm.

TRAFFIC/PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

2010 MEETING SCHEDULE

The committee meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5pm in Room 103 of the City Hall.

August 17, 2010

September 21, 2010

October 19, 2010

November 16, 2010

December 21, 2010

Continuing Education For Nurses And Dietitians Who Live Or Work In Michigan

The Upper Peninsula Diabetes Outreach Network (UPDON) is pleased to offer FREE continuing education credits for nurses and dietitians who live or work in Michigan through both online education modules and video-teleconferences.

Seven different online modules are currently available for credit on the UPDON website www.diabetesinmichigan.org. Simply click on the link “Education Modules.” Topics covered include Basic Nutrition and Diabetes; Type 1 Diabetes; Type 2 Diabetes in Adults; Gestational Diabetes; Diabetes, Genetics and Genomics, Diabetes and Tobacco Use, and Diabetes and Kidney Disease. Newly revised and update modules for Diabetes and Eye Disease and Foot Care and Diabetes will also be available online soon. Each module is worth 2.0 contact hours for nurses and 2 CPEU for dietitians. Certificates are immediately available upon successful completion of a module.

Free continuing education is also available through monthly video-teleconferences. Programs are offered the third Thursday of each month with the exception of April, July, August and December. Broadcasts begin at 1:30 pm EST and last for one hour. Individuals interested in attending should contact the videoconference site coordinator at their local hospital. DVD copies of each program are also available for credit for nurses unable to attend the live broadcast. Videoteleconferencing is made possible through the generous support of Upper Peninsula Telehealth Network, Bay College for nursing credits and grants from Sanofi-Aventis and Medtronic.

UPDON will also be offering three live programs this spring in Escanaba, Sault Ste. Marie and Houghton. These daylong programs will offer 5 continuing education credits for both nurses and dietitians and will also include lunch. Specific dates and locations are yet to be determined and there will be a minimal registration fee to attend. These three programs are being made possible in part by a grant from Novo Nordisk.

A complete listing of dates and topics for the video-teleconferences is available online at www.diabetesinmichigan.org. Be sure to click on the U.P. and then choose “Monthly Videoconferences.” Information and registration forms for the daylong conferences will also be available online. Be sure to choose the “Professional Workshops” link. Individuals looking for more information can also call the UPDON office at (906) 228-9203.

If you work with a non-profit group or organization, or if you know of an upcoming event in the area, please fax it in 2 weeks in advance to: 906-225-1324; or email the PSA Director: wjpd@wjpd.com

You can also mail your event, 2 weeks in advance: Attn: PSA Director, 1009 West Ridge Street, Suite A, Marquette, MI. 49855

Events in Big Country updated:

Wednesday, September 1	Negaunee Senior Center	10:30am-12pm
Tuesday, September 7	Oakwood Village	10am-11am
Wednesday, September 8	Tourville North Apartments	8am-9:30am
Thursday, September 9	Warner Creek - Palmer	1pm-2pm
Friday, September 10	Tilden Township Hall	10:30am-11:30am
Friday, September 10	Ishpeming Senior Center	1pm-3pm
Tuesday, September 14	Michigamme Community Building	11am-12pm
Wednesday, September 15	Econo Foods	10am-11am
Thursday, September 16	Riverview Heights - Republic	11am-12pm
Friday, September 17	Tourville West Apartments Clubhouse	9am-10am
Friday, September 17	Cherry Creek Village - Harvey	1pm-2pm
Saturday, September 18	Marquette Farmers Market	8:30am-12:30pm
Monday, September 20	Trio Fitness & Health - Gwinn	8:30am-9:30am
Tuesday, September 21	Lost Creek	10:30am-12pm
Tuesday, September 21	Marquette Senior Center	1pm-3pm
Wednesday, September 22	Humboldt Township Hall	11am-12pm
Thursday, September 23	Gwinn Senior Center	11am-12pm
Friday, September 24	Ishpeming Senior Center	1pm-3pm
Tuesday, September 28	Peninsula Medical Center	8am-10am
Tuesday, September 28	Ely Township Hall	11am-12pm