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116 prisoners test season gets positive at NCF sacked All prisoners at the New- berry Correctional Facility have been tested again for By Dan Hardenbrook COVID-19 after a staff member was diagnosed on Even though many knew August 1. As of Tuesday, it was possible, and some August 18, 116 prisoners expected it, the announce- and four staff have been in- ment sacking the fall 2020 fected in this outbreak. football season sent shock- Most positive Newberry waves through the state. On prisoners are asymptomatic, August 14, the Michigan and all are quarantined, said High School Athletic Asso- Communications Represen- ciation announced that they tative Holly Kramer. None HELP WANTED HELP WANTED are moving high school’s of them have died. most popular sport to the The prison is beginning a Photos by Carol Stiffler spring. third round of coronavirus Many teams around the testing, Kramer said, and Small businesses in the area, and across Michigan, are searching for employees. The federal CARES act supplied state were actually on the staff are encouraged to ac- an additional $600 per week to unemployed workers through July 25, making working less profitable than stay- practice field when the news cept free testing but are not ing home in many cases. broke Friday afternoon. forced to get tested. Staff In their official statement, members were tested on Au- the MHSAA said “The foot- gust 6 and August 14. ball season switch was The facility continues to made based on consultation separate infected prisoners with state health department from the rest of the popula- Sending out an SOS officials and after surveying tion, requires all inmates MHSAA member high and staff to wear face masks schools on their progress at all times, and cleans reg- and preferences after the ularly throughout the day first four days of practice. with bleach. Small businesses search for employees Football is considered a high-risk sport for potential COVID by county spread of the COVID-19 Luce County had a con- By Carol Stiffler new unemployment benefits of an extra $400 per week. virus because of its level of fusing week in terms of The benefits are expected to be retroactive to August 1 player-to-player contact.” coronavirus cases. Those Shirley Clark will turn 80 in September. She just lost and last through December. Executive Director Mark watching the state’s daily re- her husband, Carl, and is now planning his memorial. At The Berry Patch, Clark expects that will mean Uyl said the MHSAA did porting would have noticed And she is running The Berry Patch restaurant in Para- she’ll be left high and dry for the rest of the year. everything it could, but the count sometimes shot up dise, a place she has owned for 19 years and has made With just the two of them, Clark divides the work by there were too many un- by more than a dozen new famous for its cinnamon rolls and blueberry pie. taking orders at the order window while another woman knowns to play football this cases, only to be returned Before coronavirus hit, Clark had a staff of 13 people does the cooking. It’s summer time, and the tourists are fall. back to 4 the next day. The in The Berry Patch. Now she has two. That includes her- thick. On Sunday, August 16, Clark had 216 customers In a radio interview Mon- LMAS Health Department self. It isn’t that she pays come through during day, Uyl said tentative plans said the new cases needed to poorly, she said. “I pay her 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. are for the spring football be attributed to the Michi- waitresses $11 an hour,” hours of operation. season to start “sometime gan Department of Correc- she said. “And they make Who’s hiring? Thankfully, a couple around March 1st” and that tions, as they were related to good tips.” people she loves from games could hopefully the outbreak at the prison. Where did they go? The Berry Patch Moran came up to help, begin later in March or early The U.P. now has 828 “On unemployment,” she and together they man- April. Uyl knows there need confirmed cases and 117 said. “That was their deci- D&D Home Center aged the work. to be different plans for the probable cases. Recent cases sion. The state of Michi- As the months have U.P. schools and said the at the Newberry prison are gan was paying them Eric’s Septic Service worn on, Help Wanted Executive Council would not included. Here are the $600 a week. Why would Mac’s Market signs have gone up in discuss more options later numbers by county: you want to work?” businesses around the this week along with a vote The funds were actually McDonald’s region. Seder’s Pizza is on moving forward with County Cases Deaths made available from the hiring. The Pleasant other fall sports such as vol- Alger 15 0 federal Coronavirus Aid, Pleasant Moose Lodge Moose Lodge is look- leyball and cross country. Baraga 6 0 Relief and Economic Se- ing. D&D Home Center Uyl also said that the de- Chippewa 33 0 curity Act. Across the Rahilly’s IGA needs a driver. The cision was based on feed- Delta 91 3 state, workers quickly Evening Star Motel just back from a majority of the Dickinson 59 2 learned they could make Seder’s Pizza managed to fill two po- state’s member schools, Gogebic 128 1 more money on unem- Tahquamenon Area Schools sitions after a long some which reported out- Iron 23 1 ployment with the $600 search. The school dis- breaks from their first week Houghton 48 0 per week bonus. Unem- ...and more tricts are looking. Even of practice. Keweenaw 2 0 ployment, usually only McDonald’s is hiring. Reactions were red hot Luce 4 0 available after involuntary The Pizza Stop in Curtis over the weekend, sparking Mackinac 22 0 job loss, was the employee’s choice during the pan- flat-out closed. outrage from coaches, play- Marquette 185 11 demic. Dave Goudreau, president of Northern Wings in New- ers, and parents. Menominee 171 0 The extra $600 per week benefit ran out on July 25. berry, called it a “value-based decision.” When it comes Newberry Athletic Direc- Ontonagon 28 0 But on August 9, President Donald Trump authorized See SOS, page 2 tor Kenn Depew said that Schoolcraft 13 0 See FOOTBALL, page 9

You voted Up here, there is much It’s now ‘before this’ or ‘after this’ that unites us. Nature, small towns, clear skies, a lack of traffic lights. And there are plenty of great Family visits five Great Lakes in one day divides in public opinion. Lions or Packers? Football By Carol Stiffler D u n d e e , gust 8, they Lombardo, 2. or hockey? And almost as Michigan, committed to They rented a van, and to critical: what topping do Like every family, the by Lake the trip. They practice safe social distanc- you put on your pasty? family of Kathi Gray had Erie. “We left Monday, ing, they packed all the We asked on Face- enough reasons to remem- waited, with August 10, food they’d need for the book: What do you eat ber the year 2020. But they border re- driving to- trip and stopped only for with a pasty - Ketchup, or wanted more. Something strictions. ward Fort gas and picnics at rest gravy? With 300 votes, bright. Then we de- N i a g a r a . areas. The family brought you said: Gray and her daughter, cided we Along with dozens of rocks Gray had Lindsey Lombardo, had can do this, Gray and painted with “5 Great been mulling over a whirl- being so- Lombardo, Lakes in One Day!” and Lindsey Lombardo wind trip that took them to cially dis- they brought planned to leave them at all five Great Lakes - Erie, tanced, the Kathi Gray and her daughter, Lindsey Lombardo, Lombardo’s every single place they Gravy Huron, Michigan, Ontario, U.S. way.” packed up Lindsey’s kids on August 10 and took a five children: stopped. Ketchup 43% and Superior - in one day. Gray, who whirlwind trip to all five Great Lakes the next day. C h r i s t i a n It had all the makings of 57% “As we were looking lives just K o s z k a - an epic trip, and they did it. things up to plan it, every- north of Newberry, said preparing to return to the Lombardo, 15; Daniel See LAKES, page 8 thing was going through they realized with a jolt classroom, it was either Lombardo, 6; Luke Lom- the Canadian side,” said that, since Lombardo is a now or next year. bardo, 5; Makenna Lom- Lombardo, who lives in teacher and must start Over the weekend of Au- bardo, 4; and Evelyn News 2 August 19, 2020

SOS, continued A main attraction to providing for a family, he said, who wouldn’t take the option for making more money? Especially when that meant more parents could be home to help their kids com- plete their schooling from home. Goudreau shared his con- cerns with Michigan state Senator Wayne Schmidt and representative Sara Cambensy at last week’s Coffee with a Senator event. Cambensy, Democratic representative for Michigan’s 109th District, which includes Luce County, said it is a gamble to sit at home now when so many jobs are avail- able. “I worry that the workers who are choosing to stay home are out of touch with how much the small businesses are struggling to stay open,” Cambensy said. “We understand that they are getting the unemployment. But it’s always bet- ter to have a job than to take a gamble on the money.” Clark, with an indomitable spirit and a penchant for hug- ging, is keeping her chin up while asking for help. “I have a help wanted sign in my window,” Clark said. “Nothing’s going to happen.” Though her restaurant is in Paradise, most of her employ- Carol Stiffler ees have always come from Newberry. She’s hoping to hire Visitors have flocked to the Tahquamenon Falls this summer, where the 94 steps to the Upper Falls viewing deck six people - four at a minimum - to finish out the season. are once again open. “Please send me help,” she said. “Let’s shake the bushes in Newberry.”

Results from drive-through COVID-19 testing sites Feeding America here Eight positive cases of COVID-19, they have been staying home, always land are occurring through August, Thursday, August 20 only one from a local county, were wearing a cloth face covering if they ending August 26. As of August 15, found during the recent drive- have to go out in public, and main- 2020, 148 employees have been through testing offered at five re- taining physical distancing from tested on the Island and all have been Feeding America will be hosting a mobile food pantry to- gional locations. those not in their household. Those negative. morrow, Thursday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. (while supplies LMAS District Health Department age 18-39 (179) represented 18% of Any COVID-19 testing gives a last) at the LINK across from Rahilly’s IGA. conducted the testing in partnership the total. snapshot of that moment in time. Recipients are asked to stay in their vehicles and have with the Michigan National Guard For the positives, there were 8 con- LMAS District Health Department space cleared and ready for the food. Volunteers will bring and other local partners. firmed, 7 of those were in counties urges residents and visitors to main- you a box of food and place it in your trunk. If volunteers Of the 1,006 completed tests at the elsewhere in Michigan or out of tain distance, wear a cloth face cov- will need to place the food inside the main part of your ve- five LMAS drive-through COVID- state. The one local positive identi- ering when distance cannot be hicle, please wear masks, have space available, and do not 19 test sites, 99% (996) were nega- fied was in Mackinac County and maintained – indoors or outdoors – bring dogs with you. tive. contact tracing and case investigation unless you are with people from your That is good news, but it is impor- was completed. own household. tant to look at the details of those All persons tested were able to see Many are feeling “pandemic fa- tested. First, 749 (75%) of those their test results in just a matter of tigue” and just want to go back to tested were over the age of 50. Sec- days after testing through an online normal, everyday life. LMAS under- MSP Trooper dragged ond, the largest single age group portal. stands that, and encourages people to tested, ages 61-70 had 293 tests, ac- LMAS nurses contacted any posi- do as many normal activities you can by suspect vehicle counting for29% of the site totals. tive cases on the date received and to enjoy the beautiful summer days Combining the three oldest age co- began the tracing and investigation of the Upper Peninsula - just make On Wednesday, August 12, at approximately 7:20 p.m. horts into one group (ages 71-100+), process, as they do for any testing some adjustments, reduce the num- the Alger County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit of a reck- there were 304 people tested ac- that occurs. ber of people gathered, wear your less driver in a white Chevrolet Tahoe with Iowa registra- counting for 30% of the total. The Four additional testing opportuni- masks as directed, wash your hands tion. The pursuit was terminated and a BOL was put out for majority of those tested, reported that ties for employees on Mackinac Is- often or use sanitizer. area units. A short time later, the suspect vehicle drove into the park- ing lot of the (MSP) St. Ignace Post. A sergeant from the post attempted to contact the driver and he sped away. The Curtis Library giving the gift of books on Thursday sergeant chased in his patrol vehicle and caught up to man, as he was stopped at the Mackinac Bridge toll both. By Kayleigh Petrie The books came from former The sergeant blocked the driver in with his vehicle. When librarian Phyllis Klender, who the driver refused to turn off his vehicle, the sergeant Drive your kids by the lives down state, who got them reached in to turn it off. The suspect put the vehicle in re- Curtis Library on Thursday from the Ye Old Court House verse, briefly dragging the sergeant and striking two other to pick up sacks of books for Committee. Klender also do- vehicles. The suspect vehicle then broke through the toll- your young readers. nated many books to the booth and fled south on 1-75. The library is hosting a Tahquamenon Area Senior Citi- Several agencies assisted during the pursuit that ended in Drive By Book Bags event zens Center in Newberry. Resort Township in Emmet County after the suspect eluded from 10 a.m. to noon, giving Leftover books, if there are officers in Petoskey. Officers from the Little Traverse Bay away one bag of books to any, will be stored for future Bands of Odawa Indians Police Department located the sus- each child. The books will events or programs where books pect vehicle abandoned on Resort Pike Road near Sheridan be sorted by age range, and can again be given away. Road. Additional law enforcement officers arrived, and the the ranges are for children “We wanted to do this for the MSP set up a perimeter in the area. Police canines and 0-6, 7-9, and 10-14. They will be a chard or library staff will pass bags fun of it,” Blanchard said. “In the emergency support personnel began searching the area with mix of fiction and non-fiction. of books and Dr. Seuss-themed gifts, COVID era, there’s a lot of curbside assistance of troopers form the region. A helicopter from “Just open a car window,” said li- like bags, bookmarks, and stickers. happening, and a lot of people giving U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City and the MSP brarian Linda Blanchard. She has prepared 95 bags that each in different ways. We wanted to do Aviation Unit responded to help search for the suspect. Through that open window, Blan- have about six books inside. some giving.”

Weather Records by Bob Lane Closure on US-2 Over the last seven days, we had a high temperature of 85 and a low of 52, according to local NOAA Weather Spotter Starting Monday, August 24 US-2 near Epoufette will Bob Powell. Here are his readings for last week in Newberry. be restricted to one alternating lane with a temporary traf- fic signal due to the US-2 relocation project. Expected Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday timeline for this step of the project is four weeks. Learn August 12 August 13 August 14 August 15 August 16 August 17 more at https://bit.ly/US2Relocate.

High 83 High 79 High 84 High 82 High 80 High 77 Masks for Michigan’s most vulnerable Low 52 Low 57 Low 60 Low 60 Low 52 Low 52 Four million free masks are being provided to Michigan Rain 0.00 Rain 0.00 Rain 0.00 Rain 0.13 Rain 0.03 Rain 0.00 residents who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 through a partnership involving the state, Ford Motor Company and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced. LOST CAT – Marvin Low-income residents, seniors, schools, and homeless shelters will benefit from the MI Mask Aid partnership. Neutered male, indoor, declawed, timid but curious, black tabby/white with a white fish shape on his back Last seen on County Rd Curtis, MIchigan The Lord has given 438, McMillan, north of Round Lake n St. Gregory If found, please call/ Norther Catholic Church text 906-360-5640 or y and Missions 989-860-5081 hts Sk Lig s a Pastor and Shepherd who has Knowledge s Clas with Linda and Wisdom to teach us the truth. Canva You are missing so much. Put the mask on BBQ CHICKEN DINNER Anderson-Paine and come to the LORD’s House, for He says over and over, “Be not afraid.” Sunday, August 30 • 2:00 pm American Legion Post 74 I hunger for You! NEWBERRY Capture the movement and brilliance of the – Echoing for Christ Wednesday, Aug 26 Northern Lights in this gorgeous canvas. St. Gregory (Newberry) Sat. 6:30 pm $40 per person, all supplies included. Sun. 9 am 4:30 ‘til gone — $12.00 Our Lady of Victory (Paradise) Sat 4 pm Class size is limited. *Adults only, please* ______EXTRA CHICKENS ORDERED! Holy Rosary (Grand Marais) Sat 4 pm St. Timothy (Curtis) Sat 7 pm Paid for by: ______Includes Baked Beans, Bread & Dessert Call the ECA office Sun 11 am to register. St. Stephen (Naubinway) Sun 11:30 am TAKE OUT ONLY! 586.9974 Community August 19, 2020 3

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By Dion Mindykowski 10 and was increased in re- checkouts. The initial limit When all schools in cent years to 15. This ex- was set at 4 per month, but Seney Lumberjack Michigan were shut down panded limit will let you we expanded that limit to in March due to COVID- stock up in case of a future 10 back in March and con- Festival returns 19, the Tahquamenon Li- shutdown. Even if you tinue to offer the increased brary had to shut its doors, can’t read 25 books in the limit. Overdrive checkouts By Lauren Burton as well, since we are a part two- to three-week check- per month are unlimited, Seney is a town many people just pass through as they of the school. out period, you can always but you can only have 4 travel M-28 or M-77, but next weekend it will become a This unexpected shut- renew items that don’t have items checked out at a destination rather than a checkpoint! down only gave you eight a wait list, and you will time. If you’d like assis- The fourth annual Seney Lumberjack Festival kicks off hours or less to get to the li- have them with you just in tance in utilizing these Friday and Saturday, August 28-29, at the Seney Township brary and stock up on read- case. eBook and downloadable ball fields off of M-28. Admission is $5 for the entire fun- ing material. Initially, the One of the problems audio services, please call Dion Mindykowski filled weekend. Activities range from bouncy houses to wear out the kids to a beer barn to enliven the adults! shutdown was expected to with increased checkout 906-293-5214 and library been implemented not just Friday gets off to a later start with gates opening at 5:00 last two weeks, but limit is that late fees add up staff would be happy to in preparation for a future p.m. for the local vendors craft show. A lumberjack ball fol- stretched out for three fast for 25 items. A late fee help. extended shutdown, but lows from 7:00 p.m. to midnight with music by DJ Ed. months. We know that dur- of 10 cents a day per item Expiration dates for li- possible shorter ones. The Party-goers are encouraged to wear their best ing that time that many of means if you are unable to brary cards has also been Tahquamenon Area lumberjack/lumberjill attire! you ran out of reading ma- make the trip to the library pushed back until at least Schools Board of Educa- Gentlemen, don’t touch those razors! A beard contest will terial. After our reopening, before the due date, you’re October 31. Every two tion approved their back to be judged at 8:00 p.m. with prizes handed out for the I have worked with the li- looking at late fees of years, you are required to school plan last week. This longest beard, best beard, and best mustache. brary board to make some $2.50 per day. To make show a picture ID with includes the requirement to Saturday begins with a parade down Railroad Street at changes to our policies and sure this didn’t happen, we proof of current address to shut down the building for 11:00 a.m. Gates at the ball fields open at 12:00 noon. Area procedures to better help have waived all late fees renew your library card. five days for deep cleaning vendors will be back for a second day, as well as a beer barn you prepare so that you through August 31 and This year, however, every if staff or students test pos- with Bartender Bubba featuring cornhole games and a me- won’t be caught without have now extended that card expiring since Decem- itive for COVID-19. chanical bull, food trucks, chainsaw carving demonstrations reading material again. until October 31. ber 2019 is given extra The library will be in- and displays, and kids’ activities including bounce houses, The most important Our DVD promotion has time before a renewal is re- cluded in the closure if face painting, and henna tattoos. change made was to in- also been extended. DVD quired. If you don’t have a such a shutdown is re- The sawdust money pit will open at 1 p.m., followed by crease checkout limits to checkouts will continue to card yet, please call 906- quired to happen. Make a cornhole tournament at 2 p.m. ($30 entry fee required). 25 items per person (parent be free through October 31, 293-5214 and staff will set sure to stock up on your For information about registering for cornhole, call 248- permission required for 2020. you up with a temporary reading, listening, and 933-9917. student accounts). Initially We have also continued card. viewing material ahead of A Michigan Horsepulling Boat Association event hits this number had been set at to offer increased Hoopla These changes have time. center stage at 3 p.m., followed by the Seney Fire Depart- ment Water War at 5 p.m. The weekend of fun concludes with another evening of music from DJ Ed from 7 p.m. to midnight. Murder Mystery dinner theater at Chamberlin’s The annual Seney Lumberjack Festival is hosted by the Seney Historical Society. Museum tours will be available A murder mystery dinner theatre world that will stir the imagination, doors under a tent with plenty of Saturday upon request. will be held at Chamberlin’s Ole For- while you figure out “who dunnit”! room for social distancing. est Inn on September 21 and 22 at 7 Local actors, lots of fun interaction Tickets are $50 and will be very p.m. and laughs. limited for both nights. Call the It’s the 1920’s. Someone in the Ticket price includes a fabulous ECA office (906) 586-9974 or visit family is out to destroy the Godfa- four-course dinner and non- alcoholic My North Legion to hold sub ther. So much for loyalty to “da beverages. Prizes for Best Dressed Tickets. https://mynorthtickets.com/ boss”! Guy and Doll, so dress to impress! organizations/erickson-center-for- sale and chicken BBQ Escape from everyday life into a This year’s event will be held out- the-arts. The American Legion Post #74 of Newberry will hold a sub sale on Friday, August 21 and a Chicken BBQ on Wednesday, August 26. Both meals are take-out only. The sub sale will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Au- gust 21, and includes an 8-inch sub with ham, pepperoni, Curtis Notes mozzarella cheese and lettuce. Pre-order or walk in for Wednesday, August 19 hold “Drive By Book mation. Recycling Center from 9 pick-up. The cost is $6 a sub. To pre-order, call Jim at 293- —Music in the Park pres- Bags” from 10 a.m. to Friday, August 21 a.m.-1 p.m. 8072, Becky at (517) 375-7507 or the Legion at 293-8711. ents The Blue Water Ram- noon. —Recycling will be avail- Monday, August 24 The Legion Chicken BBQ will return Wednesday, August blers from 6:30-8:30 p.m. —Rustic Flower Welcome able at the Portage Township —The Curtis Library will 26, from 4:30 until sold out. The meal includes half of a Thursday, August 20 Sign Art Class with Linda Recycling Center from 2-4 hold a book discussion at 1 chicken, baked beans, bread, and dessert. Extra chickens —Marcy’s Pantry will be Anderson-Paine will be p . m . p.m. were ordered. The cost is $12 per meal. open from 10 a.m. until held at the Erickson Center Saturday, August 22 Contact KayleighPetrie noon. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call —Recycling will be avail- @yahoo.com with items for —The Curtis Library will 586-9974 for more infor- able at the Portage Township Curtis Notes. 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Pastor Kyle Kuehl was the 42nd and final blood donor at Book signing at Engadine Library the Monday, August 3 blood drive at the Trinity Lutheran Church. An additional seven people came to donate but Local author P. E. Van- P.E. VanderMey grew major in English. She has She also teaches Tai Chi. were deferred. The blood drive benefitted the U.P. Re- derMey will visit the En- up in the Rockford area, lived in the Upper Penin- Visit her website at.www- gional Blood Center. Two more blood drives will be held gadine Library for a book and graduated from Grand sula since 1998. pathlightbooks.com at the church this year, one on October 19, and another on talk and signing on Friday, Valley State University She has written 10 December 29. August 28 at 1 p.m. Social with a BS degree in Lan- books, including the distancing and masks re- guage Arts and Elemen- Kaibab series, and is quired. tary Education, and a working on a new series. MAIL-IN SILENT AUCTION to benefit Legion Scholarship Fund

30-40 Krag sporterized hunting rifle (also known as 30 Army Caliber) Minimum Bid: $300.00 In case of a tie on bids, it will go Bids will be opened on to the first bid received. September 26th, the MAIL BIDS TO: th American Legion Post #74 100 Birthday of Post #74! c/o Chuck Johnson, Chairman 7964 M-123 Must be postmarked by Newberry, MI 49868 September 15th

Dr. Jeff Bomber and Tracey Marino, NP-C are accepting new patients. Obituaries 4 August 19, 2020

OBITUARY OBITUARY VA awards $471,128 David “Jay” Walsh Dorothy “Dottie” Jean Kopera in grants to end David “Jay” Walsh, age 88, entered into the presence Former Newberry resident, Dorothy "Dottie" Jean of his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 14, 2020, sur- Kopera, 70, of Interlochen, died suddenly Wednesday rounded by loving family. morning August 5, 2020 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospi- Veteran homelessness He was preceded in death by his parents, Phin and tal. Dottie was born June 24, 1950 in Croswell, daugh- Lila Walsh; sisters and their husbands, Lovisa & Her- ter of the late Arthur and Vera (Black) in Upper Peninsula man Freytag & Gail & Ron White; two grandchildren, Grubba. Krista & Jonathon Zylstra. He is survived by his wife Dottie earned her Associates Degree The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on of 66 years, Eleanor (Reed) Walsh; his in accounting and her Licensed Practical August 7 it awarded more than $471,000 under the Sup- seven children, Doug (Deborah) Walsh, Nurse certification. She was employed portive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF) to Linda (Brian) Zylstra, Debra (George) as a LPN at Helen Newberry Joy Hospi- Collins, Phillip (Becky) Walsh, Sheryl tal and private practices for several years Alger Marquette Community Action Board serving all fif- (Dave) Marshall, Shelley Barker, Diane until her retirement. teen counties in the Upper Peninsula. A list of grantees is (Dave) Ford; 41 grandchildren (with While residing in Newberry, she was a member of available at www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp. many others who called him grandpa); All Saints Episcopal Church. Dottie was an avid golfer SSVF funding provides thousands of low-income Veteran 77 great grandchildren (with more on the way!); brother, and member of the Newberry Country Club playing in families around the nation with access to case management Martin (Sue) Walsh, and his beloved dog, Millie. the golf leagues. She also took great pride in her hole and other assistance to rapidly re-house Veterans who be- Jay loved his childhood home in Michigan’s Upper in one in 2000 during the Tahquamenon Education come homeless or prevent Veterans from becoming home- Peninsula and was raised in a one room log cabin, the less. oldest of 4 children. That is where he got his love of Foundation Golf fundraiser. While residing in Inter- “SSVF is a program empowers our community-based fishing, hunting, and gardening! lochen, she was a member of the Interlochen Golf Club partners to provide the mix of services needed to prevent He graduated from Newberry High School, Grand playing in the golf leagues. She also enjoyed quilting, Rapids Baptist College & Seminary and Wheaton Col- knitting and reading. Veterans from becoming homeless and rapidly re-house lege. He received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity In addition to her parents, Dottie is preceded in death those who become homeless,” said Jim Rice, Iron Mountain from Cornerstone University. While starting the Lake- by her sister Rita Grubba, sister-in-law Gloria Grubba VA Medical Center. view Baptist Church, he felt the Lord calling him to East and nephew Brett Grubba. This year, VA’s SSVF grants totaled over $400 million Pakistan. He gave his life to the Lord serving faithfully Survivors include her loving husband, Paul D. and went to 266 nonprofits in all 50 states, the District of for 35 years as a missionary to East Pakistan, now Kopera of Interlochen, whom she married August 14, Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Bangladesh. He loved his work among the tribal people 1971 in Newberry; sons Daniel (Ashley) Kopera of Through SSVF, VA served more than 105,156 individu- of the Chittagong Hill tracks. Memphis, Tennessee and David Kopera of Arcadia, als, including 70,524 Veterans and 20,608 children nation- He was truly a “jack-of-all-trades” which included Michigan; grandchildren Wolfgang and Hannah; sib- ally in Fiscal Year 2019. As a result of these and other being a linguist (learning three different languages) and lings Mary "Fran" (Bob) Edwards of Newberry, Robert efforts, Veteran homelessness has been cut in half since the a translator (using his talents to translate the New Tes- "Bud" Grubba of Newberry and Kathryn (Dennis) launch of the Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End tament and a song book for the Tipperah tribe). Jay was Williams of Newberry; several nieces and nephews. Homelessness in 2010. also a prolific writer, authoring eight books, numerous Per her request, cremation services were accorded. A articles and stories for Christian publications, as well as gathering of family and friends celebrating the life of keeping a daily journal/diary for 61 years. He was well Dottie will take place Saturday August 22, 2020 from known and respected for his work (on behalf of the mis- 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral sion) with diplomats and top officials from several Home, 305 6th Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49684 countries. After his retirement, he raised a significant with a prayer service following at 4:00 pm. Walk with Ease amount of money for a multitude of ministry projects In Dottie's memory, memorials may be directed to the all over the world. He was also known for his generosity Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Foundation, 502 West and helping out those in need. Through his work and Harrie Street, Newberry, Michigan 49868, Attn: Ac- online workshop world-wide travels, he became well-known and very counting. Please reference in the memo "Dottie loved by so many people. No one was ever a stranger Kopera" with your memorial. Whether you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to him! He really enjoyed playing his harmonica with a Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufu- to be more active to improve your overall health, Upper special group of friends every Monday afternoon and neralhome.com or by visiting her tribute page at Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) is of- occasionally could be found playing it on a bench at the www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. fering the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program. Knapp Corner Meijer. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without in- He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and family. creased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease. great grandfather who regularly communicated with his This is a self-guided walking program with online class family and prayed daily for them. He had a great sense support to help participants stay motivated and build con- of humor that we all enjoyed. He always said, “I am fidence, while learning to safely increase physical activity. going to live right up to the end” and he did! Visitation was held Tuesday, August 18 from 6 – 8 Child Online classes will be on Mondays, 2 -3 pm EST, Sep- pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar tember 21 through November 2, 2020. The first class on Springs. The service was Wednesday 11:00 am at Monday, September 21 is designed to prepare participants Oakhill Church, 1930 Leonard St. Grand Rapids, MI. Support to attend virtually. To register, visit www.upcap.org or call Visitation began at 10:00 am. Pastor Jeff Carlson offi- 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, for as- ciating. Interment will be at East Lakefield Township sistance. Cemetery in McMillan this Saturday, August 22 at 2 pm. Month There is no charge for this online class. You must have a Memorial contributions may be made to LIVE computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection, Global, P.O. Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA 17105. a web browser, and email address, to participate. August Class size is limited. Registration is required by Septem- ber 16.

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A message of hope: Letter to the editor These burdens are our weight training All letters reflect the opinion of the letter writer and not necessarily the opinion of the Newberry News. Letters should be 350 words or less, should not contain By Kyle Kuehl now endure, whatever its source and His cross, was the necessary step to personal attacks, and can address political candidates duration, have a purpose. glory. Following Jesus, we too en- within the state level. The things Our suffering is weight training, dure the crosses we must now bear. we experience “For this light momentary affliction The burdens surely wear us down. do not feel is preparing for us an eternal weight Yet, even as we are wearing down, To the Editor… light. We are of glory beyond all comparison” (2 we are being built up, conformed to burdened by Corinthians 4:17). Awaiting us in the life of our Savior. I read with interest the article “What’s hap- the difficulties eternity is an immense burden of The things that are seen and felt, pening?” featuring Dr. Mike Beaulieu’s dis- of daily life, glory and joy that far outweighs the the troubles we endure, are tempo- cussion of the status of the coronavirus in not to mention troubles we now face. As athletes lift rary and quickly pass away. They are the U.P. The article conveyed important in- the extraordi- Kyle Kuehl weights to prepare their bodies for momentary when compared with formation on the pandemic and its impact on nary pain en- competition (and they hope, for the eternity. What is unseen, the glory the U.P. It is comforting to know we have a dured during this pandemic and glory of the victory!), so we, too, are that awaits, is eternal. physician in our community that provides us unrest. We carry the weight of the in training. We are preparing to take God the Father raised Jesus from with solid, data driven information regard- world on our shoulders and it is all on the certain glory of a victory that the dead, and on the Last Day He ing this virus. far from momentary. The pain and is already won. will raise all believers up. For all hardship may last for months or Jesus suffered more than “a light eternity we will bear the weight of I noticed reference to a side comment attrib- years or a lifetime. momentary affliction.” He bore the glory won for us by Jesus’ death and uted to him by the writer that was somewhat The apostle Paul was no stranger awful weight of the world’s wrong- resurrection. troubling. Deep in the article, while noting to suffering. He was often persecuted doings and troubles. He shouldered We are in training now, and we’ll that “…many or even most of us will catch for his faith, arrested, beaten and im- His cross and carried its heavy, be ready for eternity. the virus…” the writer adds that “…if we prisoned. He suffered physical afflic- wooden weight along the road. There are lucky enough not to have had it yet, the tion. Yet, God revealed to Paul the He “bore our sins in His body on the Kyle Kuehl pastors the Trinity odds may now be in our favor.” This con- truth of the matter. The afflictions we tree” (1 Peter 2:24). His affliction, Lutheran Church in Newberry. tradiction is misleading.

Three cases currently in Luce County’s pop- Best Peach Cobbler Recipe ulation of over 6,500 leaves a host of our population still at risk of contracting the Instructions virus, the odds being heavily weighted NOT Ingredients in our favor. As Dr. Beaulieu notes, contin- 1. Add the sliced peaches, sugar and salt to a saucepan and stir to combine. ued social distancing and masks will slow 5 peaches, peeled, cored *(If using canned peaches, skip to step 3) the spread, so let us not lower our guard and sliced (about 4 cups) 2. Cook on medium heat for just a few minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and until the virus is truly under control. 3/4 cup granulated sugar helps to bring out juices from the peaches. Remove from heat and set aside. 1/4 teaspoon salt 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice butter into pieces and add to a 9x13 inch Bill Hart baking dish. Place the pan in the oven while it preheats, to allow the butter to Curtis For the batter: melt. Once melted, remove the pan from the oven. 6 Tablespoons butter 4. In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the 1 cup all-purpose flour milk, just until combined. Pour the mixture into the pan, over the melted butter 1 cup granulated sugar and smooth it into an even layer. 2 teaspoons baking powder 5. Spoon the peaches and juice (or canned peaches, if using) over the batter. Sprin- 1/4 teaspoon salt kle cinnamon generously over the top. Help us share your good news! 3/4 cup milk 6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 38-40 minutes. Serve warm, with a scoop of ice ground cinnamon cream, if desired. Send baby and wedding Notes: To substitute canned peaches, use 1 quart jar, undrained. announcements to Source: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/peach-cobbler/ [email protected] It’s free! Curtis Chirpings: Thank you for your patience with my humor

By Lyle Painter do they shut the falls off?” talking about. She just continued to wave and yell, “This! I laughed as I (incorrectly) thought she was trying to be What is this?” I asked the appropriate questions and fi- I am sitting in my house on Main Street in Curtis on humorous. After I saw the look on her face, I realized she nally assessed the meaning of “this”. “This” was the fog. this beautiful Sunday afternoon watching seasonal visi- was asking a serious question. My second response, after She was in fear the campground was burning but she tors and guests walking up and down the street. For some my laughter, was not much more soothing to her inquisi- could not smell smoke. reason, this scene reminded me of my days of working in tive mind. I told her: “Because of your patience, tonight Her fear was causing her to hyperventilate. Seizing on Michigan State Parks (MSP). we will not shut off the water.” this moment to educate, I explained to her my knowledge I do not know why these thoughts came to my mind, as She continued to look at me with a puzzled expression. of fog. I got her to relax and smile just as the fog was throughout my nine-summer career at Fayette State Park, I quickly realized she did not share my sense of comical- starting to “burn off” with the rising sun. She told me she Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Brimley State Park, or In- ity or sarcasm. If I wanted to keep this job, I needed to do was from Arizona and had always wanted to visit and dian Lake State Park, I seldom saw people wearing an elementary explanation of what a waterfall is. After I camp around the Great Lakes. Living all her life in a masks while outside walking. I guess we can say life was finished my teaching experience she smiled and thanked desert explained her lack of fog experience. different during the late 50’s and early 60’s. While they me for my explanations. I learned that night that my at- I loved registering campers and talking to people. An- may look funny with the masks, I realize there is no tempt at humor is not always timely or appreciated by other episode at Brimley State Park happened when a humor in what they are doing. Maybe that is why my others. lady asked me, in a very sincere voice, “Do you spray for mind decided to turn to humorous thoughts. One very foggy morning on the shoreline of Lake Su- mosquitoes?” I remember a lady approaching the campground office perior at Brimley State Park, a lady suddenly appeared at I assured her we did have a mosquito abatement pro- one evening when I was registering campers at the the camper registration office, shaking and yelling, gram. As I was explaining our spraying procedure a gen- Tahquamenon Falls Rivermouth Campground. She was “What is this? What is this? What is this?!” tleman behind her said, “Yes, they do spray for anxiously standing in line waiting her turn. When her I had now learned that this is not a time for humor. I mosquitoes, but for every one that dies, 10,000 come to time arrived, the first thing she asked me was “What time asked her to calm down and explain to me what she was the funeral.” Everyone in line laughed. I, too, laughed, though I know how hard we worked to control the mosquitoes. Let us all create and find more humor and eliminate negativism. Smiles can be as contagious as the virus— but much healthier. Traveling through time: The Newberry News This week, through the years U.S.P.S. 383980 Compiled by —The city schools re-open Monday for the fall Publisher Steve Stiffler Sterling McGinn term. Mr. E. W. Mackey, the new superintendent, Editor Carol Stiffler is already on the job arranging for the opening. Office Manager Lauren Burton From August 23, 1895 A full corps of teachers have been engaged and Advertising Manager Teri Petrie Local and County all are expected to be ready to begin their duties Historian Sterling McGinn —The board of Education has received a com- on the opening day. Sports Dan Hardenbrook plete set of Frye’s geographies for the Newberry, Dollarville, and Deer Park schools. The books are From August 27, 1970 Published by The Newberry News in two sizes, primary and complete. Harvest Show this weekend The Newberry News is published weekly each Wednesday morning. Periodical postage paid at 316 Newberry Avenue, Newberry, Michigan 49868. Office hours —T. D. Miller is operating a self binder on his Marking the climax of summer, the annual Fall are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to fields this year. Mr. Miller’s is the first in the Harvest Show takes place this weekend, August 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). county, but we hope the day is not far distant 27, 28, and 29 at Pentland Hall. The schedule of Telephone (906) 293-8401— Fax (906) 293-8815 when every farmer in the county will have one. events are as follows. E-mail: [email protected] Thursday—7-9 p.m. Registration of exhibits at website: www.mynewberrynews.com From August 27, 1920 Pentland Hall: Friday, Aug. 28—9 to 1 p.m. Com- SUBSCRIPTION RATES—EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2017 Local and County pletion of exhibits: 1 to 4 p.m. Judging of exhibits: In Luce County (including Newberry, Engadine, Curtis, Germfask, McMillan, —“The Turn of the Wheel,” a story of thrilling 7 to 9 p.m. Open house at Pentland Hall for all in- Grand Marais, Gould City, Hulbert, Naubinway, Paradise, and Seney): interest, will be at the Grand next Wednesday and terested in viewing exhibits: Saturday, Aug. 29— One Year, $52.50; Six Months, $36.00; Students (Local college students only), $30.00 (9 months); Thursday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open house at Pentland Hall: 1 Seasonal Resident: One Year, $60.00. —During the fiscal year ending June 1, Luce p.m. 4-H Horse Show: 3 p.m. Exhibits picked up Outside Luce County area: One Year, $64.00; Six Months, $40.00. County paid out $659.37 in bounties on destruc- and hall set up for evening show: 5 to 7 p.m. Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Newberry News tive animals and birds. Chicken barbecue by Legion Auxiliary with Mar- P.O. Box 46 —The troop of Boy Scouts who have been tin Harju as chef: 7:30 p.m. Evening program: L. Newberry, MI 49868-0046 camping at Deer Park for the past two weeks Van Dam as M.C. Crowning of Harvest Queen by broke camp Thursday and returned home. The Queen Janice Ney. DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Scouts have been under the command of M. E. Entertainment by Danaher Plainsmen Barber- FRIDAY at 5:00 p.m. Beurmann during their outing. shop quartet. Door Prizes. School 6 August 19, 2020 Cover to Cover: Tahquamenon Area Schools News Student registration can i.e. driver’s license, bill Hand sanitizer will be in you need to register, please Northern Michigan be done online and is what with physical address on it, every room in one-gallon call 293-3226 ext. 1101 or we are encouraging. If that blank check etc.) If you pump jugs. The disinfectant 293-3201 as soon as possi- is not possible, Registration have any questions, please will be used through a fog- ble to get registered. All-Outdoors Atlas & Day will be held Thursday, call 293-3226 ext. 1101. ger in all areas that are TAS recognizes that this August 20, 2020 from 9 Feel free to send required cleaned first. The kill time school year will be different Field Guide a.m. – 6 p.m. at the school. documents to for the disinfectant is 10 but is striving to make in- There will be computers [email protected], or minutes. The district is hir- person learning as close to By Dion Mindykowski are some off-the-beaten-path and staff available to assist FAX to 906-293-3709 or ing a staff member to be normal as possible. We also One of the effects that the waterfalls that I hadn’t even in completing student regis- drop off at school (main en- solely in charge of cleaning understand that families current pandemic has had is heard of before and the large tration. Pictures and hear- trance and press buzzer) or and disinfecting all com- need to choose what best that more people are getting maps make tracking them ing/vision screening will bring to Registration Day mon areas throughout the suits their family. Please out in nature. After months of down a possibility. not be occurring. We will be Thursday, August 20 be- day. know that TAS staff is here being cooped up during lock- It should be noted that following all safety meas- tween 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. If you are interested in and ready to assist in mak- downs and with some options while the maps are highly de- ures for those that need to The district has pur- the position, please contact ing the 2020-2021 school for recreation still closed, tailed, they are not suitable come to the school. chased hand sanitizer and 293-3226 for information. year the best it can be for trails and campgrounds are for navigation. This book is We are updating all files disinfectant from Covalent. There will be a separate ALL. seeing increased traffic. not a replacement for topo- K-12 due to new require- The product is called registration process for Hope everyone is doing This can be both a good graphical maps. Instead, it is ments for pupil accounting. ECOSAFE. The company those choosing the online well. Any questions please and bad thing. One thing I’ve a great way to see how you It is necessary to submit a is an American company instructional option. call 293-3201 or email noticed is that some of my fa- might be able to access dif- copy of a birth certificate with the product made in This deadline was Mon- [email protected]. vorite trails have been getting ferent trails and rivers. The and two proofs of residency the USA. day, August 17, 2020. If —Stacy Price a little crowded. To ensure legend does list some of the more solitude and social dis- roads as unimproved. Be sure tancing during my hikes and to use the atlas with caution trail runs this summer, I to make sure you don’t get started looking at exploring stranded and always be pre- Engadine Schools weekly update some new-to-me stretches of pared when venturing out Student Add/Drops meeting took place Monday dent in question is waiting to being in quarantine may the North Country Trail. In into the wilderness. Student class changes in at 6pm to discuss boiler re- be picked up, the office will continue school with dis- researching possi- the 7-12 are due to Mrs. pair bids. A link to the meet- be closed. The tance learning. ble access points, I DeWyse by August 31. Cur- ing was posted on the school parent/guardian will be came across the rent 7-12 schedules can be website and Facebook page. asked a series of questions to COVID-19 Contact Trac- Northern Michi- found online in the Student determine whether or not the ing/Notification System gan All-Outdoors Portal. If you are a distance Back to School Letter student is “high risk” for ex- In the event of a positive Atlas & Field learning student, please note The back to school letter posure to COVID-19. “High COVID-19 test, the health Guide. that there are a few classes was mailed home yesterday. risk” means that the student department will notify the The cover of that cannot be offered in an It contains information has come into contact with school and work with us for this field guide de- online format. about the start of our school someone who has tested contact tracing. To aid in scribes the book as year, as well as the House- positive for COVID-19, or contact tracing, seating “Detailed Maps, Football Delays hold Survey for our free with someone awaiting the charts will be used every- Helpful Charts & On Friday, MHSAA an- lunch program. The House- results of a COVID-19 test, where in the building, in- Tables and In- nounced that all high school hold Survey must be filled or has traveled 100 miles or cluding lunch hour, and formative Edito- football is delayed until out by parents/guardians of more in the past 14 days. If open campus will not be al- rial in one Spring 2021. Middle school in-person and distance learn- the student is not determined lowed. Close contacts—that Easy-to-Use football has also been de- ing students and returned to to be “high risk,” then they is, anyone who spent at least Book.” layed. However, cross coun- the school. Our free lunch may return to school when 15 minutes within 6 feet of The Northern try is still on and can serve program will be available to their symptoms resolve. If someone who tested positive Michigan version as good training for basket- in-person students as it has the student is determined to for COVID-19—will be no- covers all of the ball and football. Please con- been in the past, as well as to be “high risk,” then a tified by either the school or Upper Peninsula tact Mrs. DeWyse for more our distance learning stu- COVID-19 test will be rec- the health department and and the “tip-of- information. dents in the form of weekly ommended. If the student is asked to quarantine at home the-mitt” portion of the I received my copy of food boxes. not tested, then the student for 14 days. The school Lower Peninsula. This atlas Northern Michigan All-Out- Distance Learning Enroll- must quarantine at home for community will be made provides full color maps in a doors Atlas & Field Guide ment Deadline System for Addressing 14 days. If the student tests aware of any positive cases, large, roughly 11” wide by via our regional inter-library The deadline for students COVID-19 Symptoms at positive for COVID-19, but due to privacy laws, the 16” tall format showing loan service and was so im- to enroll in distance learning School then they must quarantine at person’s identity will not be trails, county and forest pressed I bought a copy for has been extended until the When a student shows home for 14 days, and they revealed. roads, fishing spots, the Tahquamenon Area Li- end of the day Wednesday symptoms of COVID-19 at must be symptom free for 24 kayak/canoe launches, state brary, as well as the Southern August 19. Enrollment school, the student will be hours before coming back to Please feel free to contact land, campgrounds, water- Michigan edition. This will forms can be found on the referred to the office, where school in person. If the stu- the school with any further falls and more. On the back be available for checkout school website and Face- they will be checked for dent tests negative for questions you may have. of the book is a map of the shortly. Just call 906-293- book page. symptoms. The COVID-19, then they may areas covered, providing 5214 to reserve your copy parent/guardian will then be return to school once their -Paige Anteau page numbers of each seg- and schedule a curbside Special Board Meeting called to pick up the student symptoms resolve. Students 7-12 Tutoring ment, making for easy access pickup. A special school board immediately. While the stu- who must miss school due to to the exact location you are looking for. The pages covering the Community Schools Newberry area show as far NEWBERRY PRESCHOOL north as McMahon Lake Na- Now Enrolling C.C.S.S. is accepting enrollments for ture Preserve, as far south as Alternative Education Begins Sept. 8 the Canada Lakes Trail Sys- their pre-school program. tem, as far west as Seney, and Online and in-class options available! as far east as Landing. At the GED classes Students must be edges of the map are arrows begin September 15. with page numbers, so that Classes are Tues., Wed., 4 years old by September 1st. you can continue exploring in Thurs. Evenings 6-8 p.m. any particular direction. Call 293-3282 One of the unexpected Call the Community School bonuses of this book was the Office at 293-3282. for an enrollment packet. inclusion of waterfalls. There

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“Everybody got in each lake,” said Lom- bardo. “My oldest son went all the way under the water in every lake. He was our designated diver to go under the water.” Christian, the designated diver, said Lake Ontario was the warmest, then Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, and the cold- est was Lake Superior. Interestingly, that is the same order in which they visited each lake. “At Lake Erie, we went to the beach we always go to that is by our house,” said Lombardo. “That was special.” Lombardo’s husband, Louis, who was unable to make the trip, met them there for a brief visit. Seeing all the lakes in one day helped the kids knit together the family of lakes, Lom- bardo said. And they intentionally visited beaches they were already familiar with, except in the case of Lake Ontario, where none of them had been. “You could see their recognition of it,” Lombardo said. “It’s not just Lake Erie or Superior. I go to these places. It’s part of Above: Evelyn Lombardo splashes in Lake Superior Michigan, where I’m from.” on their final stop. Top right: Mission accomplished The family event attracted attention at - the family stands in Lake Superior. Right: Chris- each beach, except for Lake Ontario, which tian Lombardo dives into Lake Huron. Lower right: they dipped into at 2:31 a.m. Brandishing the group left rocks everywhere they went. Photos signs that proclaimed what they were courtesy of Lindsey Lombardo. doing, they had a lot of explaining to do. “People were asking what we were up to,” Lombardo said. “It was a neat way to into Lake Erie at 9:58 a.m. After a long h a d connect with people and share information, drive, they were in Lake Huron from a cost and still be distanced from them. We could Mackinaw City beach at 5:17 p.m. The them about $330, including gas still be six feet apart. family crossed the Mackinac Bridge and (the biggest expense), food, park The group left Lake Ontario and splashed waded into Lake Michigan at 6:08 p.m. At fees, and tolls. 7:49 p.m., they were in What it brought them was some- Lake Superior, and their thing much bigger than that. They mission was accomplished. enjoyed the happy energy in the Each beach was different, car, the chance for mother and and each kid collected sand daughter to talk, and learning and rocks from each beach about each other’s tastes in music for a later project. and more. The lakes also came with “Each family has milestones in lessons of respect and cau- their lives as a growing family,” tion for the water. The lakes said Gray. “Birth, deaths, mar- are strong, the children un- riages, and events, like a new car derstood. or somebody graduates. This was The Great Lakes are one of the biggest “We never hurried any- one of these things where we all just stuck blessings in Gray’s life, she said. “I lived body,” said Gray. “This another pole in our family ground, and said out of state for a while because I had to. I wasn’t a time thing; it was a ‘This marks a “remember when”’. It’s now always wanted to be back here,” she said. journey thing. When we got ‘before this’ or ‘after this’ for a lot of things. “When people just drive through on US-2, to each place, we just en- It’s a huge point in our lives.” it’s like they’re just getting a breath of a joyed that.” Gray and her husband are planning more whole thing that they haven’t even seen yet. It was a relatively afford- adventures around the Great Lakes. They’ll They can’t imagine what’s behind all the able venture, too. Gray tal- do the Canadian route when it’s possible, trees. The beauty, the rivers, Kitch-iti- lied up expenses and said it though not in one day. kipi… We are blessed to be up here.”

Thank you 'District 109 Voters of Luce County’ for believing in me and getting out the vote. A special thank you to our committed, patient poll workers and our township and county clerks’ offices for their dedication in our State Primary Election. I am honored and thankful to be the Republican Candidate for State Representative in the 2020 General Election. My hard work will continue the next three months to secure a ‘Conservative Victory’ November 3rd, a feat unobtained since the 1950s. MELODYTired of The same old Tune? VoTe WAGNER melody We’re singing a neW song For State Representative • Candidate for 109th District Luce Alger, Luce, Schoolcraft & Marquette County (Excludes Ishpeming & Powell Township) Vote 1st & 2nd Amendment – Accountable, Ethical, Transparent Government County Consumer Protection – Education – Viable Jobs – Small Business – Military Animal Nov 3 PRO Veterans – Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Services – Families – Life GOVERNMENT ETHICS AND TRANSPARENCY in the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Shelter Branches rank nearly last in the nation, similar to our children’s reading scores. This is atrocious and unacceptable. Our government is inept and ineffective, unable to pass ‘Sunshine Laws’ for a regulated and productive working system in Lansing. Melody is dedicated to making our government accountable, standing up for justice and equality for all. She does not accept funding; including monies from political action committee PAC and/or party establishments. DORABLE CONSUMER PROTECTION has failed many. Melody will protect our water and the air we breathe A both outdoors and especially Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). The Upper Peninsula’s extreme cold climate forces our most vulnerable citizens inside for many months. Some homes and businesses are unhealthy DOPTABLE from improper repairs, remodeling, and lack of ventilation. Our children, the elderly, disabled, and A those with compromised immune systems – especially in subsidized housing – suffer the most. Melody’s life experiences give her the ability to work with everyone to assure residents’ homes and Meet Bella! our environment are healthy for future generations. Let’s fix Michigan! Bella is a one-year-old female orange tabby with a MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS overwhelms our districts above the bridge. Proven intervention programs within local and glorious tail. She arrived to the shelter after being state law enforcement, 24-hour county sheriff patrols working with other state departments, schools, medical facilities, and dumped on someone’s property and has been noth- churches can teach coping skills and bring hope. HIPPA Rules and Regulations should not hinder this process. These entities ing but love since arrival. can be effective in ending the stigma of Mental Illness, Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Suicide by sharing and caring as a Pet Pals adoption manager Gloria Caswell says team to protect the public and promote “Healthy Living.” Bella is like a big, sweet baby. VIABLE JOBS are needed to support the cost of living in the U.P. Work builds self-worth and integrity. We are the most Bella is not declawed, but she is very gentle with expensive place in the U.S. to own and operate a vehicle and provide electric for consumers. Car Insurance Reform started her paws. She is litter-box trained. Bella is scheduled July 2nd and residents will have a choice on Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Limits; contact your insurance agent for best to be fixed in September and will be available for rates. Registration costs are extreme, especially on vehicles over four years old, and residents often travel from the U.P. to adoption after that. Wisconsin to purchase a vehicle. Michigan has the worst Roads in America, and they are dangerous. We are the only state Contact Gloria Caswell by texting (906) 287-0854 with “Road County Commissions.” Public Acts 14 & 15 of 2012 allows county commissioners to absorb the road to make an appointment to meet Bella. You can also commissions and create a road department. Modern, accountable programs with less government are the answer for funding leave message at the shelter (906) 293-6622. and repairs of Michigan’s Roads. Stand UP, We Can Do Better! 906-236-5741 • melodywagnerforstate.com • [email protected] Melody Wagner for State Representative NOTICE – The Pet Pals Regular Meeting scheduled Melody Wagner is a Patriotic, Conservative Individual with a facts-based, common for August 26th is CANCELED sense plan for “We the People First and Government Second.” As a mother, she believes due to executive orders. “All life is precious, a baby in the womb or a parent breathing their last breath.” Melody’s Criminal Justice Degree and memberships in The Well Armed Woman (TWAW) and Citizens United for Freedom & Firearms (CUFF) will assist her with The shelter is accepting animals on a rescue basis. protecting our Constitution from any unwarranted demands. She will work for all our As of Monday, August 17, the Luce County Animal Shel- neighbors to provide affordable, effective representation. Melody resides at K.I. Sawyer ter was housing three dogs and five adult cats, and 10 (Forsyth Township), Gwinn. In 2013 she moved for a family job to Sands Township kittens, with a new litter of eight more kittens expected from Mosinee, Wisconsin where she owned and operated a farm. After experiencing a later that day. “Nightmare” house purchase, she works to bring positive change and pursue public The shelter is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are office. Due to the “Hatch Act” Rules for the Federal Executive Branch in party politics, she recently gave up needed to feed animals, clean litter boxes, wash laundry, a Transportation Security Officer TSA job at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to run for Michigan cuddle pets, and transport animals to vet appointments. Legislature. This former Ohio-Wisconsin Farmer also served as a Fort Myers, Florida Police Officer. If you can help, text or email Gloria Caswell at (906) 287-0854 or [email protected]. Use of Melody Wagner’s police job title does not imply endorsement by any Florida and/or Federal Law Enforcement Department. 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From the press box: The MHSAA lied

Steve Stiffler By Dan Hardenbrook

This isn’t just about Chuck Fossitt mowed the Newberry football field on Monday, August 17, determined to keep the field in sports. Not anymore. good condition in the hopes a fall season can be saved. The MHSAA announced on Friday that fall Whether or not you were in favor of fall foot- football would be played this spring. ball, the MHSAA screwed up. The way they came to the decision to FOOTBALL, continued are dedicated to hitting the weights Newberry. move football to the and returning with some additional “Heads were hanging low! So spring was an absolute motivation now.” sad. They were so pumped to be disaster. when he was surveyed by the His message to the team was that out there back at the workouts and The MHSAA organiza- state, he said he was in favor of fall we can only control the things that to just be together. With school tion should be embarrassed. sports. “I answered yes to all are in our control. ending like it did, they missed out Not just because they can- Dan Hardenbrook sports,” Depew said. “What we do and how we react on the time together at school. The celled a sport. But also be- Depew said he is “heartbroken” are what defines our character,” he boys become a family unit and cause they are a bunch of liars. They hid behind their for the team not being able to play. said. fight for each other on that field. So office doors and waited until the end of the work week to “Fall is for football,” he said. Coaches seemed to be most upset we are pretty heartbroken.” make their announcement, leaving coaches to break the “Let’s now hope spring is for foot- that the delayed decision got their John Nutkins, who has two boys news during practice that was somehow safe 24 hours ball.” player’s hopes up. Newberry junior in high school, Gavin and Johnny, earlier. They can say what they want about collecting data Newberry Head Coach Joe and football Captain Liam Shanley says that he doesn’t believe that the and consulting the professionals. But all they did was lie Austin said he knew this would helped lead workouts that began in risk is high enough to cancel his right to our faces. happen, but he hurts for the players June. He’d been working hard for sons’ seasons. Want to play football in the spring? Good luck! Just nonetheless. “They came out and months, hoping to play. “The mortality rate for school- make sure you get that check from Detroit, Grand Rapids, worked their butts off,” he said. “I’m really missing it,” he said. aged children is zero percent,” he and Lansing. Because you won’t see a dime from the U.P. “But we told them this doesn’t “I’m tired of this crap and I’m said. “But we are not playing foot- because we will still be buried up to our eyeballs in snow. change our approach. We will keep ready to do anything to play.” ball because it is ‘high-risk’ ac- Want to keep the seasons intact? That’s fine. Stop holding working, and we will be ready Teammate Blake Doke has also cording to the governor’s office? volleyball and cross country hostage. They’ve got games whenever that may be.” worked hard all summer, never The healthiest kids in the state are to get to. Austin’s former player and assis- missing a workout or practice. He being punished by a pandemic that To the MHSAA: Do whatever it is that you need to do. tant Vince Leveille, who was clos- had a chance to make the varsity affects zero percent of teenagers Just stop lying about it. ing in on his first game as head this season as a sophomore. “Ini- and 80 percent of 70+ year old citi- You told athletic directors that their programs could coach at Engadine, is trying to tially I was very confused and zens. It’s not fair to them. It doesn’t play if they ordered the right safety supplies. Thousands make the best of it. thought it was fake news. When I make sense.” of dollars have been spent by schools who are financially “We’re just focusing on using the figured out it wasn’t, it sort of hurt Harris and some of the other par- hanging on by a thread. But they did it, because you told next six months to get better and me. Football is my favorite sport ents organized a peaceful protest them they had to, and they actually do what’s best for looking forward to an exciting and I’ve been working and training Tuesday night at the Newberry their students despite the costs associated with it. They spring,” Leveille said. to be better for my team over quar- football field, even inviting teams don’t profit off of kids like you do. They truly do what’s Whitefish Township Superin- antine and our summer workouts. and parents from neighboring best for the students. Now you’ve gone back on your tendent Tom McKee has been I’m upset and wishing I could be towns to join the fight to keep foot- word and you couldn’t even give advance notice. heavily involved in the offseason hitting the field with the team. It ball in the fall. They want to show You told coaches, who volunteer their time, that if they discussion. He serves as a school just won’t be the same without fall that parents and community mem- followed all these extra rules their teams could play. So administrator, and head of the EUP football.” bers alike support our boys and day after day and week after week, for almost three Youth Football League. He was re- Parents are standing up for their coaches. They want them to play, months they did exactly what you desired. You even cently named head varsity football sons, too. “I saw some of the boys even knowing there is a risk. As praised them for how they handled it and said in late July coach at Brimley. He said the deci- leaving the field the night they told parents, they want to have input on that the response was “extremely positive” and that none sion really hit his players hard. “I them the news and it was literally the decision. And they say #Let- of the reports came back with a bad case. Coaches cared had a lot of heartbreak from my heartbreaking,” said Angie Harris, themplay! for these kids all summer. And three weeks ago, you pat- kids,” he said, “but also a lot who whose son Joey is a lineman for ted them on the back and told them to practice. You said it would be normal. Now they can’t play. Not just because of a virus. But because you lied. You lied to the tens of thousands of kids who you teach to follow the rules. All those PSAs about being a good student athlete and showing good sportsmanship. You pat yourself on the back and shout “We promote the value...and VALUES of educational athletics”. It’s in your TAS football can drive results darn mission statement. You want to talk about values? Honesty, integrity, good sportsmanship? What paragraph is the part about lying to those kids? I think I missed it. You make the rules; we teach them to follow them. Then you turn around and rip it all away when they do the right thing. Way to go! That’s one heck of an educational expe- rience! Mark Uyl said in a radio interview earlier this week that he doesn’t mind facing the firing squad and being on the front lines as the target of all these complaints. “It comes with the territory” he said. Well, he shouldn’t mind. And he’s right. It’s all part of the job. But he shouldn’t do it behind a desk. I know he didn’t do this alone. He’s been thrown to the wolves by his very own people. He has a kid who plays football. But he is the leader of a nonprofit group that uses kids and games to make their money. In a lot of ways these kids pay his salary. All six figures. So he should be willing to fall on the sword. If not, don’t cash the check. Either way, virus or no virus, MHSAA or not, I know Veronica Edwards football will be played eventually. Just don’t tell us it’ll be in the spring, then realize it won’t work up here. What- The Newberry football teams conducted a can drive on Saturday to raise money to offset the expense of new helmets ever it is, whomever it is. Never, EVER lie to these kids purchased for the JV and Varsity teams. From left: Coach Joe Austin, Ethan Stilson, Joe Harris, Gabe Luck, Christian again. Read your own darn mission statement then re- Linhart, Connor Slaght, Liam Shanley, Ethan Salter, Jacob Brown, Zach Burton, Johnny Nutkins, Gavin Nutkins, member what it means. Coach Zach Clickner.

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8/5 + 8/19 STATE OF MICHIGAN and managing woody invasive plants 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LUCE COUNTY For landscapes plagued by autumn are regulated as invasive by at least damaging wildlife habitat. Publication And Notice Of Friend Of The Court olive or entangled in oriental bitter- one jurisdiction. Invasive species are Species profiles on WoodyInva- Annual Statutory Review sweet, a new website offers help those that are not native and can sives.org provide information on identifying and managing woody in- cause harm to the environment, econ- how each plant became established PUBLIC NOTICE vasive plants like these. omy or human health. in the U.S., where they are likely to ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD WoodyInvasives.org, developed Woody plants, including trees, be found and what problems they OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT by the Woody Invasives of the Great shrubs and vines, have strong stems cause to native habitats. Pursuant to Michigan law, the chief circuit judge annually Lakes Collaborative, contains a with a bark layer. These stems persist reviews the performance record of the friends of the court. wealth of information about how to through winter and releaf in the Profiles also include: The review will be conducted on or about October 2020. distinguish woody invasive species spring. Multiflora rose, black locust, —Identification information and This review is limited to law to the following criteria: from similar beneficial plants, an in- Tatarian honeysuckle and glossy photos. whether the friend of the court is guilty of misconduct, neg- teractive map showing how these buckthorn are just some of the —Native look-alikes. lect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written or- species are regulated by Great Lakes woody invasive species found in —How and where species are reg- ders of the court relative to a statutory duty; whether the jurisdictions, detailed management Michigan. ulated. purposes of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; and approaches and noninvasive woody Invasive plants often share charac- —Recommended landscape alter- whether the duties of the friend of the court are being car- plant ideas for gardeners and land- teristics that make them difficult to natives. ried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the commu- scape designers. manage, including early germination The site also offers detailed infor- nity. Members of the public may submit written comments “We developed the WIGL Collab- in open areas or disturbed soils, fast mation on control methods, along to the chief judge relating to these criteria. Send your writ- orative website to help people learn growth rates, rapid spreading and the with explanations of where and when ten comments, with your name and address, to Hon. to identify the woody invasive plants ability to sprout new plants from cut each method is most effective. Use- William W. Carmody, P.O. Box 186, Manistique, MI 49854. around them and to feel empowered stems or roots. ful tips on long-term management to start controlling them on their Many plants now considered inva- and how to properly dispose of plant properties or in their favorite green sive were imported to the U.S. for debris are also included. nd places,” said Clair Ryan, coordinator landscaping, erosion control or prop- The Woody Invasives of the Great 92 of the Midwest Invasive Plant Net- erty barriers, long before the threat of Lakes Collaborative is one of several work, the organization leading the ef- invasiveness was understood. Now regional invasive species initiatives fort. these plants pose a serious threat to supported by the Great Lakes District Court Across the eight Great Lakes states natural areas in the Great Lakes re- Restoration Initiative. and Ontario, 28 woody plant species gion, outcompeting native plants and Floyd Samuel Bergen, 33, of Newberry, was bound over to circuit court on a charge of domestic violence, third offense. The charge stems from an alleged incident on June 28, 2020. Bergen is being held on a $50,000 cash bond. He is scheduled to DNR: be arraigned in circuit court on September 8. Eastern UP Citizens’ Advisory Council to meet virtually Barbara Alyce Zellar, 37, of Hulbert, pled guilty to assault and battery. The charge stems from an of- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ East- U.P. deer regulations approved recently, fishing harvest fense on February 7, 2020. Zellar was sentenced to ern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet registration and the impacts of lead ammunition on 30 days jail. virtually in a web conference from 6 to 8:30 p.m. EDT wildlife. Aug. 20. This council session is being held virtually in re- The public can participate in the session by offering sponse to the coronavirus pandemic. comments or questions in advance or by attending the vir- Among its agenda items, the council is slated to discuss tual meeting. For instructions on how to attend the virtual meeting, or to offer questions in advance of the meeting, Luce County awarded contact Kristi Dahlstrom at [email protected] or 906-226-1331 by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. small amount of money Mackinac County The DNR’s eastern and western Upper Peninsula citi- zens’ advisory councils are designed to provide local input from FEMA to advise the DNR on regional programs and policies, Sheriff’s Office identify areas in which the department can be more effec- Luce County has been chosen to receive $3,559.00 to tive and responsive and offer insight and guidance from supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the weekly activity report members’ own experiences and constituencies. county. August 9 - 15 The council members represent a wide variety of natu- The selection was made by a National Board that is Over the past week, the following activity was re- ral resource and recreation interests. chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s ported by the Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office: Agenda items are set by the council members and coun- Federal Emergency Management Agency. —Deputies responded to seven property damage acci- cil recommendations are forwarded to the DNR for con- The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appro- dents, two with injuries, one involving car vs deer and sideration. priated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and one involving car vs bear. To find nomination forms to be considered for a future shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. —Deputies responded to one civil dispute, one domes- council member vacancy, or to locate meeting packets and A Local Board will determine how the funds awarded to tic dispute, six suspicious situations, one malicious de- agendas, visit Michigan.gov/UPCAC. Luce County are to be distributed among the emergency struction of property, one stalking and three breaking and For more information, contact the DNR Upper Penin- food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in entering. sula coordinator’s office at 906-226-1331. the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending —Deputies responded to one dog bite complaint and agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds one dog at large complaint. made available under this phase of the program. —Deputies provided five agency assists: including St FARM & ANTIQUE AUCTION Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, Ignace Police Department, Michigan State Police and 11AM Eastern • 10AM Preview local agencies chosen to receive funds must be private, vol- Straits Area EMS. (906) 786-0341 Sat. Aug. 29, 2020 • untary non-profits or units of government that are eligible —Deputies provided three general assists. N7432 Pleasant Ave., Engadine, MI 49827 to receive federal funds. Qualifying agencies are urged to —Deputies assisted one disabled watercraft. Donald and Linnea Ault, Owners apply. —Deputies conducted one wellbeing check. 800 Acre Farm Is Sold! In same Olson family since 1927. Everything stored inside. Well cared for equipment and antiques. Luce County has distributed Emergency Food and Shel- —Deputies responded to three larceny complaints and DIRECTIONS: From Engadine go North on M-117 one mile to Linck Rd. Go west one ter funds previously with Luce County DHHS and CLM one complaint of fraud. mile to Pleasant Ave. Go right (North) one mile to Auction. Good off road parking. Community Action Agency participating. These agencies —Deputies conducted three salvage inspections. View 281 Pictures & Listing at were responsible for providing 2,382 meals. —Nine males and two females were lodged in the www.dansamsonauction.com Public or private voluntary agencies interested in apply- TRACTORS: 1992 John Deere 2555 w/Cab, 4x4, 3,613 Mackinac County Jail. HR. w/Westendorf Loader & 6 Ft. 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HELP LOST & WANTED FOUND Michigan DNR WALTHER FARMS IS FOUND – REDDISH- On April 24, 2020, a trail camera photo was cap- Michigan DNR HIRING! Seasonal em- BROWN FEMALE DOG tured of a cougar in Delta County, on the Stonington ployees and truck drivers. WITH WHITE MARK- On July 13, 2020, a trail camera photo was captured of a Peninsula. This is about 45 miles from where DNR See their ad below. INGS – chihuahua mix, no cougar in Ontonagon County. This is about 120 miles from staff found tracks on February 20th in Schoolcraft TIMBER PRODUCTS collar. Found near Pente- where the July 12 photo was captured in Delta County. County. CO. is holding open inter- costal Tabernacle, West views for a production la- McMillan Ave on Sunday, borer! See their ad below. August 16 around 12 noon. Call 293-4813. 8/19+8/26 FOR Confirmed cougar reports: Update RENT MISC. ? FOR SALE No matter what you call them – of those reports after finding cougar state’s landscape due to several fac- FOR RENT IN NEW- pumas, panthers, mountain lions or tracks while conducting the U.P. win- tors, including habitat loss, around the BERRY: 2 bdrm mobile DRY FIREWOOD FOR cougars – these mysterious mammals, ter wolf track survey. Four additional early 1900s. Despite the occasional home, washer & dryer in- SALE! See Michigan Fuel- and suspected sightings of them, get sightings were confirmed after resi- reported sightings, wildlife experts cluded. 906-322-2491. P wood’s ad below. people talking. The DNR wants resi- dents submitted trail camera photos of say there’s no evidence of a breeding FOR RENT: 1 bedroom dents to know the department is listen- cougars. population in the state. apartment, downtown New- GARAGE ing and keeping a careful eye on where The confirmed reports are rare. “DNA analysis of two cougars SALE berry. Heat included. SALE cougars reportedly are turning up. Since 2008 there have been 55 con- poached in the U.P., for example, 906.876.2525 or This year, the DNR has six con- firmed reports of cougars in Michigan showed the animals likely dispersed 906.450.7037. 7/29TFC7 (1) WATCH FOR IT…! firmed reports of cougars in Michi- and all but one have been in the Upper from their established populations in NEED AN APART- Garage sale Aug. 22 and 23, gan, all in the Upper Peninsula: one Peninsula. It’s also important to note South Dakota, Wyoming and Ne- MENT? See Laurel Lea’s 9am-5pm. 28632 Co.Rd. each in Chippewa, Ontonagon and that the reports could be multiple braska,” said Cody Norton, large car- ad below. 480, McMillan.8/5-8/19P21 Schoolcraft counties and three in sightings of the same animal. nivore specialist with the DNR. NEED OFFICE SPACE? Delta County. In February, DNR Though originally native to Michi- In Michigan, cougars are an endan- See the ad below! MOVING Wildlife Division staff confirmed two gan, cougars were driven from the gered species and protected by law. SALE HOMES/LAND FOR SALE (2) MOVING SALE: Fri, Sat, Sun 9a-4p. Bedroom 107 ACRES OF VACANT furniture, adjustable beds, LAND bordering McK- oak desk, kitchen items, elvey Road and Pleasant small tools, rough lumber, Professional office space Michigan records confirm Avenue, W14260 McK- decor, misc. 21923 M-28, available across from the elvey Road, Engadine, MI. McMillan. P760 Hospital! We have Good Hunting and Farming CLASSIFIED PRICING Property. $107,000.00. various floor plans. extremely few wolf $7 for the first 20 words, Contact Owner Dianne 20¢ per word after that, For more information, please Brown-Underwood at 231- $7.00 minimum. contact us at (906) 586-3814. 645-2070. (House attached Cash before insertion. livestock conflicts in 2019 to Property also for sale) Contact Owner Larry Fill- Official records show that in Michigan’s effective,” said Nancy Warren, Executive man at 906-322-0769. Upper Peninsula, only six out of approxi- Director of the National Wolfwatcher 8/5-8/26P4560 mately 900 livestock operations, or about Coalition and a U.P. resident. “Instead, ex- CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: 0.006%, experienced a conflict with perts recommend the use of non-lethal MONDAY 4:00 PM McMillan wolves in 2019. The number of farms ex- tools such as donkeys, guard dogs, lights, 2 periencing a conflict has been consistent fladry and fencing which have been Triangle Restuarant over the past five years. Records also con- proven to be effective in minimizing losses N firmed that very few of the U.P.’s wolf to native carnivores.“ W E packs are involved with livestock conflicts. According to the U.S. Department of FIREWOOD S The National Wolfwatcher Coalition an- Agriculture, respiratory, calving and diges- Cut and Split alyzed data obtained through the Freedom tive problems along with weather are the Delivery Available Helmer of Information Act from wolf depredation top killers of livestock. MICHIGAN FUELWOOD 1 and loss compensation records maintained “Except in the movies, wolves pose little PRODUCTS by the Michigan Department of Natural risk to humans,” said Warren. “But even To Curtis 906-293-3584 Resources (DNR) and the Michigan De- though wolves in the Great Lakes states of partment of Agriculture and Rural Devel- Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota re- APARTMENTS opment. The records indicated that of the main under the protection of the federal nearly 50,000 head of cattle in the U.P. Endangered Species Act, the lethal re- FOR wolves were responsible for the death of moval of wolves that are even perceived to EQUAL HOUSING RENT OPPORTUNITY five calves. In addition, 2 ducks and 10 be a threat to humans is still permitted.” Laurel Lea Dev. Co. Walther Farms is currently accepting applications free-ranging chickens were killed. So far, As scientists predicted, the Michigan in 2020, two farms reported a problem, wolf population has stabilized. The most (906) 293-3218 for seasonal employees and seasonal truck drivers. or 586-3544 each losing one calf. recent survey conducted by MI DNR esti- No Commercial Driver’s License required. Michigan livestock producers are com- mated the population at 695. Biologists Manistique Lakes Storage Applications are available at: pensated the full market value for livestock have long established that apex native car- Units Available Walther Farms, 7108 N. County Road 403, killed by wolves. nivores such as wolves do not “overpopu- 906-630-6969 Newberry, MI 49868 “Several scientific studies suggest that late,” and will regulate their own numbers hunting or lethal control of wolves, even according to available habitat and food in an area adjacent to depredations, is not availability. Concurrently, the Michigan DNR reports high deer hunting numbers in the region. Wolves provide many ecological bene- Luce fits and with few conflicts and a stable Commissioners population, there is no demonstrated basis Production Laborer for conducting proactive lethal control of wolves or reducing wolf numbers District 1—Nancy Morrison 417 Handy St. Open Interviews Newberry, Michigan 49868 Home: (906) 293-3448 [email protected] Wed, August 19th, 9am - 12pm & Input sought on th District 2—Michelle Clark Thurs, August 20 , 9am - 12pm 401 West Ave A 2021 deer regulations Newberry, Michigan 49868 Onsite applications required, please bring all (906) 450-6007 Deer hunting regulations for 2020 were finalized in necessary information (prior work experience, [email protected] July, and it is already time to start thinking about those professional references, etc…) to apply. for 2021. Hunters and others interested in deer hunting All applications and interviews to be completed at District 3—Kevin Erickson regulations are invited to attend and give input during 6417 County Road 457 two virtual open house events next week. Timber Products, Co., Administrative Office Newberry, Michigan 49868 The sessions will be held virtually from 6 p.m. to 8 M-28 East, Munising. (906) 291-0069 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, and from 10 a.m. to noon Fri- [email protected] day, Aug. 21. The content will be the same at both **Facemask and health screening required for entry** meetings. District 4—Bill Henry Participants will hear from Michigan Department of **Due to social distancing requirements, please call ahead to P.O. Box 336 Natural Resources experts about deer population dy- 906-452-7039 to reserve a block of time** 14080 S. Cooper St. namics, disease and harvest and hunter trends. Atten- Newberry, Michigan 49868 dees will be given a look at, and an opportunity to Timber Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected (989) 386-6417 weigh in on, the DNR-proposed 2021 deer hunting reg- veterans and people with disabilities. Timber Products Company supports a drug [email protected] ulations. free and tobacco free workplace. Must undergo drug screen and background check. The potential changes are meant to simplify deer Must be 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or GED required. District 5—Phyllis French hunting regulations and remove barriers to participation If you are not able to attend open interviews, please go directly to our Careers page on the 24617 CR 438 in deer hunting. Once public input has been gathered, Timber Products Company website at https://www.timberproducts.com/about/careers. Select McMillan, MI 49853 it will be sent to the Michigan Natural Resources Com- “View Open Positions” and follow the links to apply for this position. Thank you for your interest (906) 293-8792 mission for review before the commission votes on the in working for Timber Products Company. [email protected] proposed regulations in December. Etc. 12 August 19, 2020 High water impacts continue across Michigan

By John Pepin Records and reasons Lakes,” said Keith Kom- “Some of our officers have public health and safety chal- “All of this means water Michigan Department of According to the U.S. poltowicz, chief of the Army witnessed vessels attempt to lenges posed by the state’s has less places to go, and fre- Natural Resources Army Corps of Engineers, Corps’ Watershed Hydrology take a shortcut through chan- historic highwater levels. quency and magnitude of From the Porcupine except for Lake Ontario, the Branch. “And that’s the result nels marked by a buoy. Members of the team in- flooding events can in- Mountains to Lime Island remaining four Great Lakes of very wet weather experi- Buoys and markers are in clude the Michigan depart- crease,” said the Michigan and Harrisville to Tawas and and Lake St. Clair each have enced over the last several place to communicate a ments of natural resources, Department of Environment, Van Buren state parks, record logged monthly mean high years.” change in water levels that state police, health and Great Lakes and Energy’s or near-record Great Lakes water records at some point could pose a risk to boaters, human services, insurance webpage on high water. water levels have produced this year. Lake Ontario last Widespread effects including obstacles under the and financial services, and Various watercraft controls powerful impacts forcing the hit a record high in Septem- The Michigan Sea Grant surface of the water or shal- environment, great lakes and and other restrictions have closure of numerous facili- ber 2019. website said “even shallow, low water that has recently energy, in addition to groups been put in place to protect ties. Annual water levels, fu- slow-moving floodwaters become impassable,” said representing local and federal people and property. These impacts include eled by snowmelt and rain- can become a major hazard. Gary Hagler, chief of the officials. In addition to numerous flooding, extensive erosion fall, rise in the spring to “In addition to damaging DNR Law Enforcement Di- “High water levels affect hazards that may be encoun- and destruction or damage to midsummer – when there is homes, businesses, power vision. “Each conservation every corner of the state, tered by boaters given high countless shoreline features, increased sunshine, warmth lines, agricultural fields, officer is assigned to patrol from Great Lakes shorelines water levels, swimmers and ranging from homes to har- and evaporation – and then roadways and other infra- specific areas of the state, so to inland lakes to rivers and waders can underestimate the bors. start to decline into fall where structure, extreme storms and they are familiar with the canals,” said Liesl Clark, strength and power of lake Michigan Department of En- currents leading to dangerous vironment, Great Lakes and and tragic circumstances. Energy director. “There is no There have been more than short-term end in sight, 50 drownings reported on the which means homeowners Great Lakes this year, most and communities will feel the from Lake Michigan. impacts for quite some time. Piers and river mouths are The Michigan High Water places where high water and Action Team will make sure rip currents can pose serious we continue to have robust risks. It’s best to swim at des- discussions at all levels of ignated beaches, where you government to help all can keep an eye on the beach Michiganders.” flag warning system and eas- The U.S. Army Corps of ily monitor swim conditions. Engineers, Detroit District, Olson said beyond high said its personnel are “com- water levels, boaters and mitted to ensuring public swimmers disregarding red safety while providing tech- flag warnings and swimming nical expertise and assistance in restricted areas, like off during this time of high water breakwaters and within nav- Michigan DNR around the Great Lakes.” igational channels, also have The Army Corps has au- produced dangerous circum- High Lake Superior water levels and strong storms severely damaged portions of Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette, thority to provide technical stances. forcing city officials to close the popular route. New construction is rerouting the road away from the lake. and planning assistance for DNR conservation officers floodplain management plan- and other police and emer- Along with the closure of they remain throughout the floods can also wash high fluctuating water levels. We ning. The Great Lakes Hy- gency personnel have re- campsites, trails, roads, boat- winter as snow accumulates. levels of nitrogen, phospho- recommend researching the draulics and Hydrology sponded to several incidents ing access sites and recre- Depending on rainfall dy- rus and other nutrients into area you’ll be navigating and Office forecasts and monitors of boaters or swimmers in ation areas, high water levels namics, the waters of all five rivers and streams, where remaining vigilant to all water levels of the Great trouble. have also created numerous of the Great Lakes are pro- they can lead to harmful markers and buoys.” Lakes and the conditions that The U.S. Coast Guard re- hazards for boaters, swim- jected to subside below algae blooms, give invasive Higher waters can cause lead to water level fluctua- ported its busiest Independ- mers and even wildlife. record levels by the end of fish and plant species new fast-flowing currents, deeper tions. ence Day weekend in the last “Over the past few years, the year. Preliminary esti- routes for moving from one and colder water, unpre- The Army Corps maintains five years, responding to the rising Great Lakes have mates show precipitation in water body to another, create dictable conditions and more a webpage on Great Lakes more than 100 search-and- posed significant challenges the Great Lakes Basin was to maintaining our recreation slightly below average in facilities across the state,” June. said Ron Olson, chief of the “The primary drivers of Michigan Department of water level fluctuations are Natural Resources’ Parks and changing weather patterns Recreation Division. “In turn, and resulting fluctuations in these challenges have in- water supply,” said Chris creased costs to our already Warren, a professional engi- strapped infrastructure im- neer with the Army Corps’ provements budget, even be- Detroit District. fore the additional impacts The Great Lakes Basin in- from the coronavirus pan- cludes 14,000 miles of shore- demic.” line along eight states and Among the noted closures two Canadian provinces, affecting DNR-managed fa- with 200,000 square miles of cilities are more than 20 boat- land and 95,000 square miles ing access sites, campsites at of water. The basin covers a Harrisville, Leelanau, total of 2,212 miles from Muskegon and Young state eastern Minnesota and north- parks and submerged electri- ern Wisconsin to the Gulf of Michigan DNR cal conduits at Mackinac Is- St. Lawrence in the Atlantic A vicious storm, with the help of high lake levels on Lake Superior, in October 2017 caused severe damage to Shiras land State Harbor. Ocean. Lime Island Recreation After more than a decade Park in Marquette. Area, in the eastern Upper of low Great Lakes water damp environments that en- debris floating under the high water. More information rescue calls and saving or as- Peninsula, is closed for the levels, including record lows, courage the growth of water’s surface – especially is available at sisting more than 300 people season because of submerged the trend toward higher water mildew, mold, harmful bac- on rivers. The law requires Michigan.gov/HighWater throughout the region. docks, as is the Hammond began in 2013, marked by a teria and mosquito larvae, that all vessels, including and a high water webpage Despite those successful Bay State Harbor on Lake record rise and record highs, tempt people to swim, drive, kayaks and canoes, be maintained by the DNR. efforts, two lives were lost on Huron. Warren said. fish, wade or boat in poten- equipped with a personal the lakes during the July 3-5 Olson said Orchard Beach Through December 2019, tially hazardous waters. Fast- flotation device for each per- Additional concerns holiday weekend. State Park in Manistee has according to the National moving currents, underwater son on board. Beyond the Great Lakes, Coast Guard officials said had acute shoreline damage, Oceanic and Atmospheric obstructions and waterborne problems with high water then the guard was approxi- forcing relocation of a his- Administration’s National contaminants can all threaten Task force formed levels also have been persist- mately 200 search-and-res- toric shelter, which is in dan- Centers for Environmental the health and safety of peo- After a Michigan High ent on inland waters, includ- cue cases ahead of 2019’s ger of falling into Lake Information, the preceding ple who take risks in flood- Water Coordinating Summit ing lakes and streams. pace and about 60 cases over Michigan. The storm water 12-, 24-, 48- and 60-month waters,” the website states. in February, convened by Inland water levels vary the five-year average. drainage system is also being periods were the wettest on Michigan DNR conserva- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, sev- from place to place given For the last weekend in redesigned to help protect the the Great Lakes in more than tion officers have offered im- eral governmental agencies winter snowfall, the water July, the Coast Guard said eroding bank. The cost for 120 years. portant tips for boaters given created the Michigan High content of that snow and rain- crews throughout the Great those activities tops $3 mil- “We’re seeing some of the the high-water conditions Water Action Team to facili- fall amounts. Precipitation Lakes were involved in 81 lion. highest water levels in prevailing on many water- tate collaboration and re- also has raised groundwater cases, saved 56 lives and as- recorded history on the Great ways across the state. source sharing in response to levels. sisted 264 people. Making Your House a Home

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