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.
Finlandia University Graphic Design/Illustration sophomore Dominic Fredianelli has brought an urban art form to Hancock—in a very big way.
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
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.
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.
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.
Season will close on September 6, 2010.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 906 228-0460.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.***
For additional information, contact gallery director Carrie Flaspohler at 906-487-7500.
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 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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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
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 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.
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.
The 12th annual Finlandia University Sibelius Academy Music Festival will take place September 19 to 25, 2010.
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.
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.
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 |
(906) 225-4545 * (906) 475-4545 * 1-800-435-7177
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.
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).
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.
The Finlandia University Reflection Gallery, Hancock, will host an exhibit of comic illustrations by Pamela Kotila from August 29 to September 30, 2010.
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.
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.
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.
228-0472
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The annual school election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.
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 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.
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 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.
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
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
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