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Marquette city, county gain in census count But just three of 15 U.P. counties see population improvements from 2000-2010

By CHRISTOPHER DIEM Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Even though Michigan and the Upper Peninsula lost population, Marquette County’s population grew by 3.8 percent between 2000 and 2010.

According to 2010 U.S. Census information released Tuesday, most of the county’s growth occurred in Forsyth Township, the city of Marquette and Marquette Township.

Forsyth Township’s population grew from 4,824 people in 2000 to 6,164 in 2010, an increase of 1,340 people. The city of Marquette grew from 20,714 to 21,355, an increase of 641 people. Marquette Township grew from 3,303 to 3,905, an increase of 602 people. Overall, the population in Marquette County grew from 64,634 to 67,077.

Charles Bergdahl, chairman of the Mar-

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“We intend to continue to develop and promote increased business, residential, and recreational opportunities ...”

“We’ve got jobs out there (Sawyer) — American Eagle, Potlatch, Superior Extrusion and Frontier — so I think that’s all contributed to people moving out there.”

“If you look at everything going on in Marquette right now I wouldn’t be surprised to see this continue.”

— DENNIS LIIMATTA supervisor, Marquette Township

— CHARLES BERGDAHL chairman, Marquette County Board

— JOHN KIVELA mayor, city of Marquette Delta Airlines switching from propeller aircraft to all regional jets, like this one, for their service at Sawyer International Airport last April was cited as one reason for total passenger numbers being up about 7 percent in 2010 at Sawyer over the previous year.

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Passenger numbers increase at Sawyer

By JOHN PEPIN Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — The number of passengers flying to and from Sawyer International Airport rose by just under 7 percent last year, according to a recent summary by airport officials.

For the fifth year in a row, Sawyer has exceeded 50 percent of airport market share of the six commercial service airports in the Upper Peninsula, with 52 percent.

“Overall, I think we had a very, very good year,” said Sawyer Airport Manager Keith Kaspari.

During calendar year 2010, approximately 114,295 passengers used the airport, resulting in an overall increase of 7,349 passengers from the previous year.

The number of outbound passengers was up 4,353, reaching a total of 57,595. Inbound passenger numbers were also up by 2,996, with a total of 56,700. The passenger total for last year at Sawyer was 114,295, compared to 106,946 in 2009.

Delta Airlines, which services Detroit and reinstated flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul and upgraded to regional jet service at Sawyer last year, had passenger counts up 15.75 percent last year over 2009.

The total Delta/Northwest passengers for last year totaled 83,486, compared

to 72,104 in 2009, an increase of (landings and takeoffs) last year, an in11,382. Of those passengers, outbound crease of 715 over 2009.

Canceled flights for Delta Airlines totravelers were up 6,426 and inbound passengers were up 4,956. Delta’s out- taled 30 last year, including 27 for bound passenger “Overall, I think we had a very, very good year. total last year was 42,159 , manager, Sawyer International a n d 35,733 in 2009. Inbound travelers totaled 41,327 Sawyer weather and three for mechanilast year for Delta and 36,371 in 2009. cal reasons. This matched 30 American Eagle Airlines passenger Delta/Northwest flight cancellations in counts were down 13.12 percent last 2009; 17 for Sawyer weather, seven for year. American services Chicago and al- Detroit weather and six for mechanical reasons. so provides regional jet service.

American Eagle canceled flights numThe total number of passengers for the airline was 30,809 last year, compared bered 26 last year, which included 11 to 34,989 in 2009, a decrease of 4,040. for Sawyer weather, seven for Chicago Of those riders, outbound passengers weather and eight for mechanical readropped to 15,436 from 17,516, a dif- sons. In 2009, there were 30 flights ference of 2,080. Inbound travelers canceled by American. That figure inwere down from 17,333 in 2009 to cluded 24 cancellations attributed to 15,373 last year, a drop of 1,960 pas- Sawyer weather, two for Chicago weather and four for mechanical issues. sengers.

The other five commercial service airKaspari said Delta maintains roughly a 70 percent market share at Sawyer ports in the U.P. are located at compared to American. He speculated Houghton, Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba, Delta’s change to jet service in April Iron Mountain and Ironwood. was a factor in the drop in American’s John Pepin can be reached at 906passenger count last year.

According to the summary, air traffic 228-2500, ext. 206. His e-mail address operations at Sawyer totaled 21,345 is jpepin@miningjournal.net.

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Detroit’s population plummets 25 percent

By JOHN FLESHER Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY — Hammered by the auto industry’s slump, Detroit saw its population plummet 25 percent over the past decade, according to census numbers released Tuesday that reflect the severity of an economic downturn in the only state where overall population declined.

The statistics show that the Motor City’s population fell from 951,270 in 2000 to 713,777 last year.

Although a significant drop was expected, state demographer Ken Darga said the total is “considerably lower” than the Census Bureau’s estimate last year.

“That’s just incredible,” added Kurt Metzger, a demographer with a Data Driven Detroit, a nonprofit that collects statistics used by area planners. “It’s certainly the largest population loss percentage-wise that we’ve ever had in this city.”

Detroit’s population peaked at 1.8 million in 1950, when it ranked fifth nationally. But the new See State p. 7A

Marquette County cites American Eagle’s decade of service

By JOHN PEPIN Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Board recommended approval of a resolution Tuesday expressing appreciation for a decade of service by American Eagle Airlines at Sawyer International Airport.

“American Eagle Airlines has been an outstanding partner and community asset with the County of Marquette, Michigan and has a long history with over 25 years of service from both airport locations — in Negaunee Township and since 1997 at Sawyer — for the benefit of residents located throughout Marquette County and Michigan’s greater Upper Peninsula region,” the resolution stated.

“We look forward to many years of continued growth and prosperity for the airline.”

In 1997, American Eagle Airlines returned to Marquette County and Sawyer International Airport with the lease of two aircraft maintenance hangars and two additional buildings to support operation of the company’s aircraft maintenance base.

In March 2001, the airline became the first to offer regional jet service in the Upper Peninsula, with service to Chicago, via Madison, Wis. After the terrorist attacks of Sept.

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11, 2001, airline passenger service across the country dropped.

Despite traffic being nowhere near the level needed to provide consistent profit for the nation’s airlines, American Eagle Airlines continued its service to Chicago, the resolution stated.

By 2004, the economy and passenger travel had begun to improve and American added two additional regional jet flights to Chicago. Since that time, American has continued an average of three daily flights to Chicago, including one nonstop.

Since the start up of scheduled jet service in March 2001, through February of this year, American Eagle Airlines has transported more than 280,000 passengers. Currently, the airline provides employment to approximately 270 Marquette County residents, resulting in an annual payroll of salary and benefits exceeding $13 million.

The board vote was unanimous with commissioners Jim Cihak and Bruce Heikkila absent. The panel will vote final approval of the resolution at its meeting April 5.

John Pepin can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 206.

His e-mail address is jpepin@miningjournal.net.

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Obituaries Jadee Sue Taylor ISHPEMING — Jadee Sue Taylor, age 27, of 138 Summit Street, Ishpeming, entered eternal life Monday afternoon, March 21, 2011, at Marquette General Hospital.

Jadee was born August 1, 1983 in Marquette, the daughter of Jimmy Allan and Janet Sue (Brusseau) Bellmore.

Jadee was raised in Marquette and, at age 17, was a 2001 honors graduate of the Marquette Senior High School. She continued her education in Flint at the University of Michigan, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, ranking in the top ten of her class. On May 31, 2008 she married Scott E. Taylor in Davison and together the couple established a home in Flint.

In 2010, the couple relocated to Ishpeming, with Jadee making plans to enroll at Northern Michigan University to earn her teaching certificate. She loved learning and often remarked that a career as a professional student would suit her.

Open minded, headstrong, kind, giving, and compassionate, Jadee was a hard worker and was an inspiration of others who were proud of her accomplishments and studies. Since her days as a sophomore in high school, Jadee was in the habit of prioritizing her life and used her organizational skills in helping others. She was very passionate about women’s rights and issues. Family and friends always came first and in her leisure she enjoyed camping, watching movies, especially comedies and romantic films, and was an avid reader.

For the past five and a half months, she and Scott were absorbed with their infant son, Keagen Dain Taylor,

whom she absolutely adored and cherished.

Jadee was a part of a large and loving family that inJADEE cluded the TAYLOR Bellmore’s, Perry’s, Paquette’s, Taylor’s, Newsome’s, Price’s, and the Sholes.

She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

Survivors include her husband, Scott; son, Keagen Dain; father and step-mother, Jimmy and Lynn Bellmore of Ishpeming; mother, Janet Bellmore of Ishpeming; paternal grandmother, Sandy Bellmore of Marquette; paternal greatgrandmother, Pearl Perry of Marquette; her inlaws, Vicky and Tom Taylor of Davison; brotherin-law, Jace Sears of Flint; grandmother-inlaw, Jerry Taylor of Davison; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, among them special aunt, Shelly Bellmore of Crandon, WI; special nephew, Dawson Sears of Kingston; special cousin, Cory Bellmore of Oconto Falls, WI; cousin and best friend, Dessa LaLonde of Marquette; best friend, Josie Case of Flint; and her beloved dogs, Scrappy and Luxy.

Jadee was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Richard Bellmore; and paternal g r e a t - g r a n d f a t h e r, William Perry.

Honoring Jadee’s request, a private family celebration of her life will be held.

Jadee was a Gift of Life donor.

The Fassbender Funeral Home is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at www. fassbenderfuneralhome.com.

Dolores Kelly NORWAY — Dolores Mae Kelly age 81 of Norway, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Dickinson Co. Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain.

She was born on November 18, 1929 in Norway, the daughter of the late Selester and Eileen (Hinds) Guiliani.

Dolores graduated from Vulcan High School in 1948.

Dolores married Bruce Kelly on October 23, 1948 in St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan.

She worked as a teacher’s aide at Vulcan High School, Medical Arts in Iron Mountain and was the Manager of Oak Crest Golf Course for many years. Along with her husband owned and operated Kelly’s Alibi in Niagara.

Dolores loved to golf and participated in many golf tournaments, she enjoyed baking and going to camp with Bruce that they built in 1963 together.

She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and St. Barbara’s Altar Society.

Dolores is survived by her husband of 62 years Bruce; sons Tim Kelly of Norway and Pat (Lynn) Kelly of Niagara, WI; daughter Kris Faull of Ishpeming; grandchildren Jamie (Erin) Faull, Rob (Crystal) Faull, Tammy (Brian) Gyselinck, Keith

(Nikki) Murphy, Danny (Danielle O’Dette) Kelly, Ryan (Jenny) Kelly, Joey and Ben Kelly; great DOLORES grandchilKELLY dren Kori, Mikayle, Mariah, Ava, Abby, Andy, Kassi, Ruby, Scarlet and Logan; brother Urban (Caroline) Guiliani of Iron River; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Eileen Kelly-Murphy.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 25 from 4-8 p.m. at Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.

Parish Prayers will be held on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 11-12:30 p.m. at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Vulcan.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at St. Barbara’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis, presiding.

Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.

Condolences to the family of Dolores may be expressed online at www. ortmanfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made with the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.

Mary Ann Ludy NEWBERRY — Lifelong Newberry resident, Mary Ann Ludy, 64, died Monday evening March 21, 2011 at her residence with her loving family at her side following a lengthy illness.

Friends may call at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry on Saturday March 26, 2001 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.

Funeral services will follow at 11: 00 am at the

funeral home with Fr. Frank Ricca, of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, officiating. Rite of Committal will take place in the spring at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.

Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.

For information on placing obituaries or death notices, call 228-2500, Ext. 210.

Leslie (Les) and Ileen (Midge) Salminen Chatham, MI — Leslie (Les) Salminen, age 85, of Chatham, passed on late Friday evening, March 18, 2011 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan. Twelve hours and twelve minutes later, he was joined in eternity by his wife of almost sixtyfive years, Ileen (Midge) Salminen. Ileen, age 84, passed on late Saturday morning, March 19, 2011 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Leslie and Ileen’s love story culminated in sixty five years of marriage and is a testimony of their deep love for one another. Leslie Earnest was born June 20, 1925 in Chatham, Michigan.

He was one of eleven children born to the late Jacob and Hilma (Lehtomaki) Salminen.

While growing up, he worked on the family farm, enjoyed life and played basketball while attending school in Eben.

At eighteen years of age he entered the U.S. Navy during WWII. He served in the U.S. Navy from August 19, 1943 - January 7, 1946 as an Electrician’s Mate on the U.S.S. West Virgina.

Leslie earned the American Area Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal with four Campaign Stars and the Philippine Liberation Medal with two Campaign Stars. At the end of WWII, he returned home to Chatham. On a midFebruary winter’s day in 1946, he suffered an eye injury and was brought to St. Luke’s Hospital in Marquette.

On January 19, 1927, Ileen Lois was born to the late Hobart and Hilja (Nousianen) Piatt in Alston, Michigan. She was nicknamed “Midge,” and all was well in the Piatt family home. However, at a very young age, both of Ileen’s parents passed away. Young Ileen and her three siblings moved in with their Aunt Marie Nousianen and extended family.

Marie was educated as a teacher and she found a teaching job in Trout Creek. Ileen’s family joined her and the family moved to Trout Creek.

Ileen then graduated from Trout Creek High School and she attended St. Luke’s Hospital’s School of Nursing in Marquette, Michigan.

In 1946, while working at St. Luke’s Hospital she met a handsome young patient whose eye had been injured while cutting wood.

That very day, Ileen sent a letter to her boyfriend back in Trout Creek that she had met and fallen in love with the man she was going to marry. That young man was Leslie.

Six weeks later on March 30, 1946, Leslie and Ileen were married.

The newlyweds moved briefly to Detroit and then to Springfield near Battle Creek. Leslie found employment with Doyle Freight Lines in Logistics and Ileen worked as a nurse at various hospitals. Together they raised four children, Helen Marie, Susan Ileen, Lesley Ann and Mary Lou. Leslie would later find employment with both Chrysler and General Motors.

The family moved to Pleasant Lake, Michigan where they purchased a country store. Ileen left the nursing profession to care for their young family and manage the store while Leslie continued to work for General Motors.

The family attended St. Matthews Church in Walled Lake.

In 1965, they moved to Milford. Ileen returned to nursing and worked as a nurse at Pontiac General Hospital.

The family were members of Christ Lutheran Church in Milford. In 1976 their daughter, Susan Ileen, passed on leaving two daughters

LES AND MIDGE SALMINEN Jennifer, age 10, and Amy, age 7. Leslie and Ileen opened their home to their granddaughters and raised them in Milford. Ileen worked at West Hickory Haven Nursing Home and retired from nursing after working for years with Dr. Krieger, an internist with a private practice in Milford. In 1980, Leslie retired from General Motors as a Logistics Expert.

They both enjoyed bowling together in a church league and Leslie also bowled in a GM league.

Ileen was active with her family, the church, and she enjoyed cooking.

Leslie enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and they both treasured their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In 2002 they returned home to Chatham and became members of Sion Lutheran Church.

In Chatham, Leslie joined the Ikkala Brothers V.F.W. Post. They thoroughly enjoyed spending time with their dear friends and family, especially Aili and Louis, and taking Sunday drives together.

They are survived by three daughters and their husbands – Helen and Randy Rockhill of Chatham, MI; Lesley and John Baczuk of Puyallup, WA; and Mary and Trent Moore of Milford, MI; grandchildren – Jennifer, Amy, Richard, Michael, Kiel, Alexandra, Alexander and Isabel; greatgrandchildren – Christopher, Lily, Hailey, Carly, Whitley, Hunter, Hayden and Hudson. Leslie is survived by his brothers Elmer Salminen of Munising and Nestor (Bernice) Salminen of Sterling Heights; sisters – Aili (Lou) Praznik of Trenary and Dorothy Smith of Livonia; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Ileen is survived by her sisters Lucy Lane and Helen Mowery of Pennsylvania. Leslie and Ileen are preceded in death by their parents, daughter Susan Ileen, Hobart Piatt (Ileen’s brother) and Leslie’s siblings John, Eimert, Walo (Wally), William, Len, Salminen, and Helen Cody.

The passing of Leslie and Ileen and their sixtyfive year love story is heartbreaking especially for their girls. Yet their family and close friends take comfort with the thought that these dear ones are forever united.

They are two loving people who lived their lives as one and now neither has to know the pain of losing the other. Instead, they are together and eternally present with our Lord and Savior.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Sion Lutheran Church in Chatham. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Pastor Paul Kelto will conduct their funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Leslie and Ileen’s grandchildren will be the pallbearers. Interment will be held in the spring at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Chatham.

Members of the Ikkala Brothers and Alger County Veterans Council and American Legion Honor Guard will conduct military honors for Leslie.

In place of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be presented to Sion Lutheran Church, Jacobetti Home for Veterans, and/or Lake Superior Hospice.

Their obituary and guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.bowermanfuneralhome.net.

Dean A. Korvela

Ethel M. Connors

REPUBLIC — Dean Allan Korvela, 46, of 364 Pine St., Republic died at home with his family by his side on March 20, 2011 after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Dean was born April 20, 1964 in Ishpeming to Claude and Nancy (Wertanen) Korvela. He grew up and attended grammar and high schools in Frankfort, Germany; Negaunee; Northern Virginia; Tokyo, Japan; Monrovia, Liberia (Western Africa); Bangkok, Thailand and Hague, Netherlands. He received his diploma from Jeb Stuart High School in Fairfax, VA in 1983.

Dean was a talented artist who earned an Associates Degree from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1989. He worked as a freelance commercial artist and photographer throughout his adult life.

His passion was disc (frisbee) golf. He was an expert player, winning numerous trophies at sanctioned tournaments throughout the state of Florida. He was the designer, founder and promoter of the 18-hole disc golf course at Easterlin (Broward County) Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The course is used by amateurs and professionals from Florida, the U.S. and around the world.

Dean was the holder of membership card number 0001 of Easterlin Park Disc Golf Club, “The Chain Gang.”

Dean had a special way with children. His nieces, cousins and their friends delighted in his presence.

He enjoyed spending summers in the U.P. and winters in Florida.

He is survived by his parents, Claude and Nancy Korvela of Republic, brother, Michael (Joan) Korvela of Royal Palm Beach, FL, nieces, Caitlin and Sinead Korvela, aunts: June Peterson, Anita (Ronald) Battjes, Lois (Joseph) Ghiardi, Darlene (Daniel) Mongiat and Judie Koski, cousins: Steven (Jodi) Peterson, Daniel (Sandi) Peterson, Linda (David) Denofre, Kristine (Rodney) Poirer, Joseph (Jeanne) Ghiardi, Gena (Pete) Vitale, Bryan (Kimberly) Battjes, Nicole (Phillip) Brown, Rick (Jodi) Wertanen, Kimberly (Mongiat) Bell, Daniel Mongiat, Richard (Connie) Doucette, Mark Doucette and Staci Maki, friends: Todd Nerenhausen, Doug Morawek and Patricia Elios. Dean was preceded in death by his grandparents, August and Hannah Korvela and George and Lillian Wertanen, an aunt, Vicki Doucette, an uncle, Kenneth Peterson, and a cousin, Michael Maki.

Honoring Dean’s wishes, private services will be held at a later date.

“Death does not hurt the one who dies, it only hurts those who are left behind.” Dean will remain in loving memory of family and many friends.

Condolences may be expressed online at w w w. k o s k e y f u n e r a l home.com.

MARQUETTE — Ethel M. Connors, 88, of Marquette, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2011 at her home with her loving family at her side and in the care of Dr. Sheetal Acharya and Lake Superior Hospice.

Ethel was born on February 27, 1923 in Marquette, a daughter of James and Anna (McLaughlin) Todd. She was a 1940 graduate of Bishop Baraga High School and was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Marquette.

Ethel is survived by her husband, William J. Connors who she married on May 17, 1947 at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette; four children, Diane (Jim) Parker of Texas, Jan (Bill) LaValley and Patti Connors both of Marquette, and Mark Connors of California; three grandsons, John (Carrie) Parker of Utah, Jeff LaValley and Ross (Ceiri) Connors both of Marquette; three great grandsons, Jackson and Andrew Parker of Utah and Liam Connors of Marquette. Ethel was preceded in death by a son, James E. Connors on July 22, 2008.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Christopher Catholic Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Ethel’s family will greet relatives and friends beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.

Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider Father Marquette Schools Tuition Assistance Fund, 500 S. Fourth St., Marquette, MI 49855 or Lake Superior Hospice Association, 914 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family where Ethel’s obituary can also be viewed at www.canalefuneral.com.

Vessels MARQUETTE — The James L. Oberstar (formerly the Charles M. Beeghly) is expected at noon Friday at the Lake Superior & Ishpeming ore dock in Marquette’s Upper Harbor.

Lottery DETROIT (AP) — These Michigan lotteries were drawn Tuesday: Midday Daily 3: 3-4-3 Midday Daily 4: 4-1-6-4 Daily 3: 6-9-1 Daily 4: 7-3-5-5 Fantasy 5: 3-15-29-3536 Keno: 02-05-12-16-2123-24-30-34-35-36-39-4041-44-51-55-65-70-72-7475 Mega Millions: 1-14-3550-53 Mega Ball: 43 Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot was estimated at $244 million.

Today’s Powerball jackpot is estimated at $101 million.

Stocks

AMR Corp ................. 6.52 AT&T ....................... 28.10 Cliffs N.Resources... 92.00 Dow Chemical Co.... 36.73 Exxon ...................... 82.56 Ford ......................... 14.34 General Electric ...... 19.49 IBM ........................ 158.00 International Paper ..26.82 Kimberly-Clark .........65.01 MeadWestvaco ....... 28.96 Microsoft Corp ......... 25.30 Neenah Paper.......... 19.61 Oracle Corp ............. 31.12 PNC Financial...........61.43 Rio Tinto PLC ...........66.13 Super Valu Stores ......8.45 Target Corp ..............50.50 Wal-Mart ..................52.00 Wells Fargo & Co .....31.51 Wis. Energy Corp......30.08

EDITOR’S NOTE: Closing stock quotations as of 4 Tuesday afternoon were provided by Edward Jones of Marquette.

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Local briefing

Driver arrested after crash MARQUETTE — The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident early Tuesday morning in Negaunee was arrested after the crash.

According to a news release from the Negaunee City Police Department, a 23-year-old Negaunee woman was arrested for driving while license suspended and unlawful use of a registration plate. She was also cited for having no proof of insurance.

As of 8 this morning, the driver had not made an appearance in Marquette County’s 96th District Court in Ishpeming.

The accident was reported at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday when Negaunee police officers were dispatched to a one-car accident on East Maas Street near Forge Road.

A tan 1999 Toyota four-door had been westbound on East Maas Street when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and struck a utility pole, according to a press release from the police department.

The utility pole broke causing electrical wires to fall on the vehicle and into the roadway, police said.

The driver was transported to Bell Hospital in Ishpeming for possible injuries. After being treated and released, she was arrested.

Police said slippery road conditions were a contributing factor in the crash.

Regional briefing Armed robbery investigated

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain City Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of a Taxi cab driver that occurred Tuesday night.

Officer were called to the 100 block of South Stephenson Avenue at about 10 p.m.

A taxi cab driver of Escanaba reported he picked up a passenger in Escanaba and transported him to Iron Mountain, where the passenger threatened the driver with a knife and demanded money, police Chief Peter Flaminio said.

Flaminio said the man fled the scene on foot after receiving an undisclosed amount of cash from the taxi driver.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s, about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call police at 774-1234.

Correction Museum web address corrected The website of the K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum was incorrectly listed in an article on the museum’s fundraising efforts that appeared in Sunday’s Mining Journal. ! www.kishamuseum.org The correct web address is www.kishamuseum.org.

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Superiorland Yesterdays EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Tom Knapp, 12, has been carrying newspapers for two years and is this week’s honored Mining Journal carrier of the week. He is the son of Tom and Judith Knapp and is a seventhgrade student at Graveraet Middle School.

60 years ago SKANDIA — Ensign Paul J. Bergdahl, USN, of Skandia, received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight over Korea.

ISHPEMING — Burt Boyum, president of the Central United States Ski Association, is in the Ishpeming Hospital with a broken leg. He broke his right leg while skiing at the winter sports area.

Weather

Marquette and vicinity: Tonight, mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Lows around 14. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph overnight.

Thursday, mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs around 22. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Extended forecast: Thursday night and Friday, partly cloudy. Lows around 9 above inland to around 15 at the shore.

Highs around 23.

Lake Superior: Tonight, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 25 knots after midnight. Heavy freezing spray.

Temperatures: The high Tuesday was 30 degrees and the overnight low was 23 degrees.

Precipitation: Tuesday, .04 inches. Year to date, 3.45 inches. Normal to date, 6.62 inches.

Snowfall: Tuesday, .4 inches. Season to date, 142.4 inches. Normal to date, 163.4 inches.

Sunset: 8:07 this evening.

Sunrise: 7:46 a.m. Thursday.

West-end therapy dog remembered

By JOHANNA BOYLE Journal Ishpeming Bureau ISHPEMING — It’s been six months since the west end lost a steadfast fourlegged friend, but his memory is slow to fade.

Moose, a 130-pound Great Pyrenees therapy dog owned by Jim Mager of Ishpeming, finished his long career visiting hospitals, schools and nursing homes in September. His passing, put down to alleviate his pain from severe arthritis and a breathing problem, is something that has stayed with Mager.

“He was just a magical kind of dog,” Mager said.

“He touched so many lives.

It’s hard to believe he’s gone.

“The veterinarians were telling me he was pretty old for a big dog.”

Mager first brought Moose into his life as a walking companion, but quickly found out the canine was more than just a pet to go on daily walks with.

“Immediately I could see how friendly he was. ... He just loved everybody and everything,” Mager said.

“All he had to do was walk in a room and everybody

loved him.”

Moose and Mager made regular trips to facilities such as Bell Hospital, area nursing homes and schools to help cheer up those who were feeling sick or just to make people’s days a bit brighter.

“They couldn’t believe his size and that he was such a gentle dog,” said Teresa Bartanen, activities coordinator for the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. “He was a gentle giant.”

Bartanen said Mager and Moose made regular visits to the center to visit with the residents.

“It calmed them. It brought them back to a peaceful place,” she said of Moose’s effect on the center’s residents.

Jim Mager of Ishpeming is shown with his dog Moose, a Great Pyrenees like Great Pyrenees that was a well-known therapy dog in the area Moose, characterized by until his death in September. (Jim Mager photo) their thick white fur, were originally bred as guard came to be part of Mager’s someone drops a piece of dogs for sheep herds in the family six years ago. After equipment. region between France and recognizing his friendly na“I couldn’t see that much Spain. Their calm, quiet ture, Mager begin training goodness being wasted just personalities made them him as a therapy dog, work- on me,” Mager said. adept guards for the shep- ing through Therapy Dogs herds, traits that can carry Inc. Therapy dogs must be Johanna Boyle can be over to work as therapy able to meet new people and reached at 906-486-4401. dogs. need to remain calm even Her e-mail address is Born in 1999, Moose with loud noises, such as if jboyle@miningjournal.net.

Police Log EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is collected from Marquette City Police Department dispatch log books recorded at the time the calls were received. The incidents reported may have proven to be unfounded once police investigated.

Some log entries may be edited or omitted due to space constraints.

Tuesday ! 8:08 a.m., green light reported out for westbound lane, U.S. 41 at Grove ! 8:22 a.m., credit card fraud, 300 block of N. Front Street ! 9:37 a.m., damage to door, 100 block of W. Ridge Street ! 1:34 p.m., property damage accident, Presque Isle and Fair ! 2:38 p.m., male subject acting suspicious, moved along, 300 block of W. Washington Street ! 2:51 p.m., Forsyth subject arrested, police station ! 3:03 p.m., hit-and-run

property damage accident, 1400 block of O’Dovero Drive ! 3:09 p.m., unable to pay for gasoline, left purse at home, will return to pay, 900 block of W. Washington ! 5:25 p.m., domestic disturbance, 200 block of Whetstone Village ! 5:35 p.m., subject ar-

rested on bench warrant out of Iron Mountain ! 7:30 p.m., retail fraud warrant, police station Today ! 12:12 a.m., private property parking violation, 600 block of Champion Street ! 12:16 a.m., loud noise complaint, 400 block of Sheridan ! 12:17 a.m., report of subject being harassed, 700 block of N. Third Street ! 12:17 a.m., false alarm,

1200 block of S. McClellan ! 1:11 a.m., loud noise complaint, group playing poker was cleared out of apartment, warning issued, 400 block of Sheridan Street ! 5:26 a.m., barking dog, ticket issued, 100 block of N. Fifth Street ! 6:06 a.m., parking violation, 500 block of N. Third Street ! 6:15 a.m., vehicle lockout assistance, 2000 block of Longyear

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Grant will aid water quality monitoring

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erhaps the most prominent natural attraction of the Marquette area for residents and visitors alike is Lake Superior and its wonderful shoreline.

Throughout the year people are attracted to the lake for relaxation and recreation, with the upcoming summer being the season when crowds can be found along Superior’s wide expanses of pristine beaches.

Many beachgoers enjoy a dip in the lake, as well, especially when the water starts to warm up later in the summer.

And while the big lake is known for its clear, clean water, there is always the danger that contaminants and pollutants can get into the nearshore waters and make them unsafe for swimmers.

However, the city of Marquette and Superior Watershed Partnership will be keeping a little closer eye on the quality of water this summer, thanks to a state grant.

The $77,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Great Lakes beach monitoring will enable the city to buy new equipment that will reduce the time it takes to evaluate water samples.

Instead of the usual 18 to 24 hours that it takes to get test results, city officials said the new equipment will enable

Where we stand

Letters to the Editor Missive challenged To the Journal editor: Dan Adamini must be trying to rewrite history. If you really believe conservatives are for workers’ rights I have a bridge to sell you.

To make that comment and then to state public employees are not subject to the same constraints found in the private sector is laughable. The only way this could be true is if the public sector had access to an unlimited amount of revenue. We know this is not true; simply look at recent millage request.

Mr. Adamini also has forgotten which administration yelled the sky has fallen. Then TARP was passed.

When 2006 is mentioned — then to place blame on the Democrats — one would have to believe the U.S. economy is a dinghy and turns on a dime.

If one thinks the Dow Jones can be used as a barometer, look at what happened under Clinton. The Dow went from 3,000 to over 10,000. Now look at what happened under Bush: It went from over 10,000 to under 7,000. All you have to do is look at this and you will understand why retirement funds are underwater.

Mr. Adamini suggests that conservatives would never state commoners (subservient to king) be treated differently than the rich. Just look at the news. The rich get caught with drugs and before they go to trial they go to rehab, rehab the average person could not afford. (The) Rich steal and somehow they don’t get prison time.

When it comes to taxes there is a big disparity. If I sell 1,000 shares of Cliffs, how much capital is created? I would suggest the capital was created years ago and the only reason to give a tax loophole is to benefit the rich.

Why do U.S. citizens, mostly the rich, get a tax break for investing in foreign companies? An example: If I buy BIDU, a company in Communist China, and hold it for a year, I get capital gains treatment. Why are dividends given a special tax break and savings accounts are not? Don’t tell me it benefits everyone, because everyone has vested interest through their retirement plans.

Retirement plans are not taxed until the money is withdrawn.

GARY GUSTER Michigamme

land. Its symptoms: bewilderment, fear and disgust. As the malady becomes firmly entrenched in the vulnerable, we’re told there is help. Just vote for so and so — they will make us safe.

We’re so grateful and relieved, we give up our union rights, our pensions, much of our savings, our homes, and feel it’s a small price to pay to render the disease into remission. These measures allow that the top 1 percent who own this country may keep a stranglehold on their new wealth.

There’s no cure for this sickness, only prevention. Be very careful how you use your power to vote. Know that the politician who tries the most to scare you or the one with the big, toothy smile, shilling family values, are often the ones who want their hands in your pockets so they can feather their own nests.

These people don’t want to be near you once they’ve stolen what you’ve worked and sacrificed for.

A Washington senator advised a few years ago that any of his peers attending the upcoming Indy 500 (or whatever popular car race it was) be vaccinated against hepatitis just in case they got too close to someone in the lower class audience who was diseased.

This idea was promptly quashed, but the truth was out. We’re dirty, but our money is tolerable. No one mentioned vaccines before going to Wimbledon tennis or the Kentucky Derby.

Wisconsinites, among others, have discovered what the game is. We’re not dirty, unstable or in awe of the big grins. Since the greedy few are becoming so embedded in our lives they’ve let their guards down and assume we’re too ignorant to know what they’re doing.

Again I beg you to read “The Creature from Jekyll Island” by G. Edward Griffin, a University of Michigan alumnus. As the back cover states, “Here is a close look at (the) mirrors and smoke machines, the pulleys, cogs and wheels that create the grand illusion called money.”

It explains the Federal Reserve and the hoodwinking of our public. It’s quite hard to read at first. You may want to read the chapter summaries, or choose random pages to fascinate yourself with. Let’s choke the virus of deceit. It may not be too late.

SUSAN HARRIS Marquette

Troubled times

Right is wrong

city staff to analyze the water sample within 30 minutes. This will certainly aid in informing swimmers of any water quality problems in a much more timely fashion.

Marquette is one of five communities in a pilot program to try out the rapid testing equipment to gauge its accuracy compared to the traditional method.

There’s also an educational aspect to the grant program that the SWP is focusing in on. This component involves informing residents about keeping pollution and contaminants out of the city’s storm sewer system, which flows directly into Lake Superior.

Things such as lawn fertilizer, pet waste and motor vehicle fluids that end up in the storm sewers make their way down to the lake.

The SWP and city will be educating homeowners not only about what not to send down the sewers, but also on some green methods to managing the water that falls onto their property Included are rain barrels, rain gardens and grass swales that can reduce, retain and treat storm water runoff.

The program, which is set to get under way in June, certainly holds To the Journal editor: some promise to help I applaud my Wisconsin sisters and make Lake Superior and brothers. They’ve decided they just its beaches safe for users won’t take it again and again. for many years to come.

There’s a pernicious infection in this

Doonesbury

By Garry Trudeau

To the Journal editor: The one thing I get out of these nationwide attacks on unions, especially in Wisconsin and Michigan, is that those doing the attacking don’t want

labor to be united. They fear the power of people united, united in fighting corporate and business control of our nation, and we all can see where that has led this nation to disastrous results.

Our nation is no longer a democracy as we ideally hope, it is not even close to being a real democracy, not with money so dominant in politics, special interests and other blocs, lobbyists and such and the U.S. Supreme Court have made the problem worse by its convoluted ruling to favor those interests which have little or no interest in the public welfare.

Corporate welfare is all but ignored if heard at all, but public welfare/social welfare, unions and nowadays the public sector unions are under attack, the scapegoats for all that is wrong with the economy, as if they personally created the criminal actions by the bankers and Wall Street, the very ones who are most at fault and for some strange reason the ones being most rewarded with stimulus money.

They are allowed to pay out bonuses to their workers who are part and parcel of the problem, yet they are not attacked, not made to pay for their criminal actions, and their irresponsibility goes unnoticed in the media and the courts, and also by Congress and whichever administration is in office.

The scale is heavily weighted in favor of business with the Taft-Hartley Act, other legislation that favors the business sector and a number of court rulings that have suborned labor and weakened the labor movement in this nation.

A strong and united labor force of people can better work for betterment of all. They do not want this, they want profit over anything else. And they use the blame game to get their way.

The wealthy get the tax breaks to further enhance their lavish lifestyle while many are denied or under attack for having a standard of living above the poverty level known as the middle class.

The lies of the right continue. Good wages and universal health care are a right for all, not just the greedy few, not just those who have it all and want more from us.

FRED JAKOBCIC Marquette

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Japan’s chaos is nuke wake up call Sometimes chaos comes along as a wake-up call to humanity. Japan’s double-whammy earthquake-tsunami is overwhelmingly tragic. Being at the mercy of the total chaotic effect of the elements — able to be wiped out by a wave of water from the sea — is an insult to the arrogance of modern humanity that thinks it can insulate and protect itself with technological knowhow from the calamities visited upon our earth by Mother Nature.

It’s ironic this catastrophe took place in earthquake-plagued Japan, where scientists and engineers took strong precautions against this seventh largest earthquake in recorded history.

Japan spent billions on new infrastructure — building homes, offices, and factories on rubber shock absorbers and reinforced pillars that didn’t collapse. This was despite the enormous force from the renting of the earth — a force so powerful it moved Japan 17 feet eastward and caused the axis of the earth to shift.

Yet even the careful, methodical Japanese couldn’t anticipate the power of the tsunami that followed.

The ocean’s surge overcame their best efforts to protect Japanese nuclear power plants from disasters like this. They couldn’t maintain the electricity essential to keep a constant stream of cool water flowing to cover the radioactive fuel in the reactors and

spent-fuel storage pools.

They couldn’t prevent this foolhardy technology from “melting down” and spewing its lethal radiation ALICE SLATER across the land — and eventually perhaps across the planet. Tens of thousands of people near nuclear reactors in Fukushima were evacuated. Many people have been contaminated with radioactivity on their skin and clothing that escaped from the damaged reactors.

The government is distributing potassium iodide tablets to prevent these people from getting thyroid cancer. But those tablets won’t stave off other forms of cancer and leukemia that may exponentially increase. We now know that U.S. sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, sent from our military base in Okinawa to the vicinity of the accident, have been contaminated by airborne

radioactivity.

Meanwhile, nuclear industry spokespeople assure us that American reactors are much safer. Grimly, they comfort us that Chernobyl only had 50 immediate deaths. But Russian scientists recently reported that close to 1 million people have died from cancer since the dreadful accident in 1986 spewed lethal radiation over a broad swath of Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. Radioactive dust later traveled to many other countries in the Northern Hemisphere.

Let this chaos be a wake-up call for a time-out on new nuclear energy construction projects. This includes the 62 reactors around the world now under construction and the additional 158 slated to go forward. And like the massive mobilization gathering strength in Japan, with emergency workers coming from all over the world to help rescue and recover the tens of thousands of people trapped in their villages, let us make a massive global effort to put a solar panel on every roof, a geothermal pump in every building, windmills on every windswept plain, and tidal energy pumps in our rivers and seas to harness the clean safe energy of our Mother Earth.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Alice Slater is the New York Director of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.

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State / Nation

State briefing Suspicious box stored for weeks

An aircraft spreads retardant on Indian Gulch fire in Jefferson County, Colo., on Tuesday. Air tankers and ground crews battled a wind-whipped wildfire in the foothills west of Denver as officials warned that eastern Colorado's worst drought in nearly a decade makes that part of the state vulnerable to more burning. (AP photo/The Denver Post, Joe Amon)

DETROIT (AP) — A union official said a suspicious metal box that was destroyed last week by a bomb squad after being found at a federal office building in downtown Detroit was stored for three weeks before authorities were alerted. David Wright, president of American Federation of Government Employees Local 918, said a contract security officer apparently set the metal box aside. The union represents Federal Protective Service employees. Wright says the box should have been immediately evaluated.

A Detroit police bomb squad was called Friday to the McNamara Federal Building, which houses offices for the FBI, the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration and others. FBI spokeswoman Sandra Berchtold said an investigation was ongoing to determine what might have been inside the box.

Milkshake murder retrial nears end HONG KONG (AP) — A judge has started to wrap up the retrial of an American woman accused of drugging and bashing her husband to death in Hong Kong seven years ago. High Court Judge Andrew Macrae gave instructions today to the nine-member jury, which is expected to start deliberating Thursday. He also began summarizing the evidence presented over the past two months.

Prosecutors said Nancy Kissel drugged her husband with a sedative-laced milkshake and then bludgeoned him with a metal ornament. The defense said Kissel was a battered wife suffering clinical depression. They say she was acting under diminished responsibility and was provoked by her husband into the attack. Kissel is a native of Adrian, Mich.

National briefing Soldier facing court-martial JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (AP) — A 22-year-old soldier accused of carrying out a brutal plot to murder Afghan civilians faces a court-martial today in a case that involves some of the most serious criminal allegations to arise from the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

Spc. Jeremy Morlock, of Wasilla, Alaska, has agreed to plead guilty to three counts of murder, one count of conspiracy to commit assault and battery, and one count of illegal drug use in exchange for a maximum sentence of 24 years, said Geoffrey Nathan, one of his lawyers.

His client is one of five soldiers from Joint Base LewisMcChord’s 5th Stryker Brigade charged in the killings of three unarmed Afghan men in Kandahar province in January, February and May 2010. Morlock is the first of the five men to be court-martialed — which Nathan characterized as an advantage.

Obama: initial Libya objectives met WASHINGTON (AP) — As the air war in Libya achieves some of its early objectives, such as grounding Moammar Gadhafi’s air force, the Obama administration is looking for a quick exit — at least from a front-line role in an international operation that has yet to gain the robust participation of Arab nations that Washington wanted.

Civilians in major cities like Misrata are still bearing the burden of clashes with pro-Gadhafi forces that are showing little sign of heeding international demands that they retreat for peace. That is raising the prospect of stalemate and doubt about whether the Libyan leader can be defeated outright. Obama was returning to Washington today a few hours earlier than planned. In El Salvador on Tuesday he painted an optimistic picture of the international military operation and said he had “absolutely no doubt” that control could be shifted from the U.S. to other coalition members within days.

“When this transition takes place, it is not going to be our planes that are maintaining the no-fly zone,” the president said at a news conference.

“It is not going to be our ships that are necessarily enforcing the arms embargo. That’s precisely what the other nations are going to do.” The most obvious candidate to take control — the NATO military alliance, which also happens to be led by the U.S. — has yet to sort out a political agreement to do so. Obama said NATO was meeting to “work out some of the mechanisms.”

CLINTON

3-day wait for abortion now law in South Dakota

By CHET BROKAW Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. — Women who want an abortion in South Dakota will face the longest waiting period in the nation — three days — and have to undergo counseling at pregnancy help centers that discourage abortions under a measure signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Dennis Daugaard.

Within minutes of Daugaard’s announcement that he had signed the measure, abortion rights groups said they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the measure, which one said could create particular hardships for women who live in rural areas hundreds of miles from the state’s only abortion clinic in Sioux Falls.

Daugaard, who gave no interviews after signing the bill, said in a written statement that he had conferred with state attorneys who will defend the law in court and a sponsor who has pledged to raise private money to finance the state’s court fight.

Colorado wildfire risk remains

By P. SOLOMON BANDA Associated Press GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — Residents of about 17 homes threatened by a blaze in the mountains west of Denver are being allowed to return despite high wind that have whipped flames and grounded firefighting air crews.

Officials said people who live in foothill neighborhoods west of Golden, a Denver suburb, should remain on standby if the 2square-mile blaze flares up.

The National Weather Service in Boulder said wind in the area was blow-

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! www.usfa.dhs.gov /statistics ing 25 to 45 mph, with sporadic gusts as high as 60 mph. Firefighters also faced gusts of 75 mph in some parts, Jefferson County sheriff's spokeswoman Jacki Kelley said.

Tankers dropped fire retardant and helicopters made water drops before they were grounded by the wind Tuesday. The fire has been burning dry grass, brush and trees on steep slopes since Sunday.

Meteorologists say wildfires are common this time of year, when strong wind persists and vegetation is dry. Compounding that was a severe drought, which is affecting most of Colorado east of the Rocky Mountains — including the Denver metropolitan area — the U.S. Drought Monitor said.

The lower foothills and high plains on the eastern side of the Rockies have had little moisture since August, said Tim Mathewson, a fire meteorologist for the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center, which coordinates federal,

state and local firefighting.

"It hasn't been just the last couple weeks. This is part of an extended dry period," he said.

Officials suspect the wildfire is human-caused, despite recent fire bans in many parts of the state. The weather service has issued fire-weather watches for eastern Colorado through Thursday morning.

No injuries were reported, and no structures have burned. County sheriff's spokesman Mark Techmeyer said flames moved past two homes but firefighters were able to save both.

WMU medical school receives $100M KALAMAZOO, Mich.

(AP) — Unidentified benefactors have given Western Michigan University a $100 million donation to launch a private medical school, the Kalamazoo institution announced Tuesday.

University President John Dunn said it’s the one of the 10 largest cash donations given to a U.S. university and among the largest to any Michigan school. Dunn said the money will serve as “foundation funding” for the medical school that the university

is developing with the city’s two major hospitals.

“We’ve known for some time that this is the right time and place to launch a medical school for the 21st century, and this gift signals the kind of donor confidence in this university and community that will make this initiative a reality,” Dunn said in a statement.

The donors wish to remain anonymous for now but “we hope one day to be able to acknowledge them by name and thank them again for their generosity,” Dunn said.

Dunn cited the philanthropic precedent set locally in 2005 by the privately and anonymously funded Kalamazoo Promise program. The public school district’s 11,600 students are guaranteed scholarships covering 65 percent to 100 percent of a

student’s college tuition at any of the state’s 15 public universities or 28 community colleges for four years.

An unidentified donor in 2009 pledged $1.8 million, which has served as seed money for Western Michigan’s medical school.

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World

World briefing New Syrian clashes kill 6 DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — New violence in a restive southern Syrian city left as many as six people dead today, an activist said, making it the deadliest single day since anti-government protests inspired by uprisings across the Arab world reached this country last week.

The activist told The Associated Press that six people died in the southern city of Daraa when security forces launched an attack near the al-Omar Mosque, where antigovernment demonstrators have taken shelter. He said among the dead was a paramedic. The activist spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing reprisals.

Syria’s state-run TV reported that four people died when “an armed gang” attacked an ambulance in Daraa. The dead included a doctor, a paramedic, a driver and a policeman, the TV said.

The conflicting information and the discrepancy in the toll of the dead could not be immediately reconciled. The latest attack is likely to raise tension in Daraa as security forces are now expected to intensify their crackdown on anti-government activists. The Syrian government has sought to contain the first serious intrusion of the Arab world’s political unrest by firing the governor of the southern province of Daraa, where security forces killed seven protesters in the main city of Daraa over the weekend.

Snipers, shells, tanks terrorize city TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Moammar Gadhafi’s snipers and tanks are terrorizing civilians in the coastal city of Misrata, a resident said, and the U.S. military warned Tuesday it was “considering all options” in response to dire conditions there that have left people cowering in darkened homes and scrounging for food and rainwater.

The U.S. is days away from turning over control of the air assault on Libya to other countries, President Barack Obama said. Just how that will be accomplished remains in dispute: Obama spoke Tuesday with British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy in hopes of quickly resolving the squabble over the transition.

“When this transition takes place, it is not going to be our planes that are maintaining the no-fly zone. It is not going to be our ships that are necessarily enforcing the arms embargo. That’s precisely what the other nations are going to do,” the president said at a news conference in El Salvador as he neared the end of a Latin American trip overshadowed by events in Libya.

Gadhafi, meanwhile, made his first public appearance in a week, promising enthusiastic supporters at his residential compound in Tripoli, “In the short term, we’ll beat them, in the long term, we’ll beat them.”

Libyan state TV broadcast what it said was live coverage of Gadhafi’s less-thanfive-minute statement. Standing on a balcony, he denounced the coalition bombing attacks on his forces.

CAMERON

Concern in Tokyo over radiation in tap water

By ELAINE KURTENBACH Associated Press TOKYO — A spike in radiation levels in Tokyo tap water spurred new fears about food safety today as rising black smoke forced another evacuation of workers trying to stabilize Japan’s radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Radiation has seeped into vegetables, raw milk, the water supply and seawater since a magnitude-9 quake and killer tsunami crippled the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant nearly two weeks ago. Broccoli was added to a list of tainted vegetables, and U.S. officials announced a block on Japanese dairy and other produce from the region.

The crisis is emerging as the world’s most expensive natural disaster on record, likely to cost up to $309 billion, according to a new government estimate. The death toll continued to rise, with more than 9,400 bodies counted and more than 14,700 people listed as missing.

Concerns about food safety spread today to Tokyo after officials said tap water showed elevated levels: 210 becquerels per liter of iodine-131 — more than twice the recommended limit of 100 becquerels per liter for infants. The recommended limit for adults is 300 becquerels.

“It is really scary. It is like a vicious negative spiral from the nuclear disaster,” said Etsuko Nomura, a mother of two young children ages 2 and 5. “We have contaminated milk and vegetables, and now tap water in Tokyo, and I’m wondering what’s next.”

Infants are particularly vulnerable to radioactive iodine, which can cause thyroid cancer, experts said.

In this photo taken Feb. 18, Malcolm Hoenlein, the executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, right, listens to a briefing by Jewish right-wing activist Aryeh King at the Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem's old city.

(AP photo)

Desecration, attacks at ancient Jewish cemetery

By JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM — A wide patch of steep hillside overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City holds row after row of graves. Biblical prophets, revered rabbis and a prime minister are buried there.

Yet many of the tombstones have been smashed, litter is strewn around and tethered donkeys defecate on top of graves.

The ancient cemetery is just one point of contention in the struggle for control of Jerusalem, an explosive issue in decades of IsraeliPalestinian peace efforts.

Israelis and American Jewish leaders are demanding that the Israeli government increase protection to ensure that those buried on the Mount of Olives can rest in peace.

The cemetery is believed to hold the graves of biblical prophets Haggai, Malachi and Zechariah. The list of modern Jewish figures buried there includes Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew,

On the Net: ! www.goisrael.com/ Tourism_Eng/Tourist+Information/Jewish+Themes/J ewish_Sites/Mount+of+O lives+Jewish+Cemetery+j ew.htm and Nobel Prize laureate Shai Agnon.

Rabbi Avraham Kook, the chief rabbi of British Mandatory Palestine, and Rabbi Shlomo Goren, a former chief rabbi of Israel, are also buried there.

Some Israelis claim Palestinians from surrounding east Jerusalem neighbor-

hoods attack visitors two to three times a week, sometimes stoning funeral processions. They accuse Arabs of building illegally on top of graves, using tombstones as goalposts for soccer games and lobbing firebombs to desecrate the cemetery.

At a recent visit to the cemetery, Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, said he’s heard from hundreds of families in the U.S. who can’t visit buried relatives without protection from armed guards.

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Etcetera

Gladstone schools facing budget cuts

By ASHLEY HOHOLIK Escanaba Daily Press GLADSTONE — The Gladstone School District will likely face program elimination and staff cuts if Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget proposal passes the legislature. Even with an expected fund balance at the current fiscal year’s end, Superintendent Jay Kulbertis says the district will have to get creative — and quickly.

During Monday night’s meeting of the Gladstone

Board of Education, members approved the second budget amendment for the current fiscal year. Budget amendments are made throughout the year as the school works to accurately reflect spending and revenues.

Since the first budget amendment earlier this year, the district has been able to reduce expenditures by approximately $200,000, notes Kulbertis. This, combined with the second budg-

et amendment passed Monday, makes the school’s financial situation appear promising.

“We have been able to grow revenues by about $250,000 over the course of the year. Just as important, we have been able to squeeze out savings in almost every area of expenditures,” Kulbertis explained.

“As a result, we have been able to erase all of the expected deficit spending, and should be able to put some

money in the bank, ending the year with a fund balance of about $550,000.”

This fund balance may be significant, especially in light of the slow economic recovery, but Kulbertis said this significance will be eliminated if the governor’s budget cuts are passed.

“The governor's proposed budget cuts are potentially devastating — amounting to over $1.3 million in lost revenue for our district,” he said.

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Kivela attributed the city’s growth to its quality of life.

“If you create an environment in which people want to live and raise their kids they’ll find creative ways to employ themselves. I’m very happy to see the numbers go up,” he said.

Kivela said all indications are that growth in the city is going to continue.

“If you look at everything going on in Marquette right now I wouldn’t be surprised to see this continue,” he said.

Marquette Township Supervisor Dennis Liimatta said he was pleased with the township’s growth. He attributed it to a number of factors, including the available land and residential op-

portunities in the township.

“We’ve put in some multifamily housing in the most recent years with Curran and Company’s recent addition back off of Commerce Drive. That certainly made some more affordable housing available for more people,” Liimatta said.

He said the township has room to grow because only 12 percent of the township’s area is populated.

“We intend to continue to develop and promote increased business, residential, and recreational opportunities, with the goal of creating an economy that can sustain the area through tough times like we find our state’s economy in today,” he said.

The U.P.’s population declined from 317,616 in 2000 to 311,361 in 2010, a loss of 6,255 people. Data from the original count in the 2000 census compared to the 2010 census show some of the biggest losses occurred in Delta County, which lost 1,451 people; Dickinson County, which lost 1,304 people; Iron County, which lost 1,321 people; Menominee County, which lost 1,297 people and Ontonagon County, which lost 1,038 people.

For more information go to www.michigan.gov/census.

quette County Board of Commissioners, said the county kept fairly stable through the recession because of employers like Cliffs Natural Resources, Marquette General Hospital and Northern Michigan University. He said the growth in Forsyth Township was likely due to affordable housing and a variety of jobs available near Sawyer.

“We’ve got jobs out there — American Eagle, Potlatch, Superior Extrusion and Frontier — so I think that’s all contributed to people moving out there,” he said.

Marquette Mayor John

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State from 1A numbers reflect a steady downsizing of the auto industry — the city’s economic lifeblood for a century — and an exodus of many residents to the suburbs.

Mayor Dave Bing disputed the new population data and plans to appeal. He said his city has at least 750,000 residents, which he called an important threshold for qualifying for some state and federal financial programs. He didn’t say how so many people may have been missed.

City Council President Charles Pugh suggested that thousands of people “who are skeptical, distrustful of the government” avoided the count, such as convicted felons, illegal immigrants and residents who list suburban addresses to get lower car insurance.

The drop-off of more than 237,000 people in Detroit helped Michigan become the only state that suffered an overall population decline between 2000 and 2010, slipping 0.6 percent to 9,883,640. But the city, the state’s largest, was not solely responsible for the dubious distinction.

The population fell 18 percent in Flint, another city heavily dependent on the auto industry and the birthplace of General Motors. Pontiac and Saginaw, which also lost jobs in auto and parts manufacturing, dropped 12 percent and

17 percent respectively.

Nearly half of the state’s 83 counties lost residents, underscoring the ripple effect from Michigan’s reliance on the ailing manufacturing sector.

Michigan has lost nearly 860,000 jobs since 2000, and its unemployment rate among the nation’s highest.

“The census figures clearly show how crucial it is to reinvent Michigan,” Gov. Rick Snyder said. “It is time for all of us to realign our expectations so that they reflect today’s realities. We cannot cling to the old ways of doing business.”

Metzger, the demographer, said Detroit’s population drop partially reflects the migration of middle-class blacks to suburban counties, a trend that the mayor acknowledged. The numbers also suggest that some blacks have given up on Michigan altogether: the state’s nonHispanic black population fell 1.8 percent, from 1,408,522 to 1,383,756.

That marks Michigan’s first drop in black residents since statehood, and a historically significant change for a state that was long a magnet for blacks leaving the South to escape discrimination and find jobs, said William Frey, a Brookings Institution demographer. The recent housing crisis has accelerated foreclosures and driven down prices, which Metzger said has enabled more black families to buy houses in the suburbs.

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Dylan Johnson of Superior Central pops a shot over Cedarville defender Tom Neutkens Tuesday in the Class D quarterfinal in Escanaba. (Escanaba Daily Press photo by Dennis Grall)

Breslin bound Superior Central returns to Class D state semifinals

By KEITH SHELTON Escanaba Daily Press ESCANABA — It was a matchup befitting the MHSAA Class D state quarterfinals when Superior Central met Cedarville Tuesday. Both teams lit up the scoreboard like a pinball machine, but in the end, Central’s experience won out with an 82-71 victory and a return to the Final Four in East Lansing for a second consecutive season.

The Cougars play at 6 p.m. Thursday against Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (23-2).

“No other (Superior Central) team

Up next: ! MHSAA Class D state semifinal, Superior Central vs.

Wyoming Tri-unity Christian, Thursday, 6 p.m., at Breslin Center in East Lansing

has done this before,” Superior Central coach Cary Chartier said.

“We’ve had one team in the past go to the finals, and one went to the semifinals. For me it’s a great thing, but for the kids it shows if they work hard, they’ll have a good opportunity.”

Tuesday was a rematch from last season’s quarterfinal and the Trojans certainly left nothing on the floor, but even highly touted senior Connor McLeod was overshadowed by his Cougar counterpart, Dylan Johnson.

Johnson could seemingly do no wrong, unleashing offensive fireworks all night. Having hit just 19 3-point shots all season, he had three Tuesday. Johnson scored nine points in the first quarter, 10 points in the third, and wasn’t even hit for his first foul until just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter.

With 2:20 remaining in the second quarter, Johnson had 19 points and no fouls. He wrapped up a dominating performance with a career-high 34 points.

“It feels great,” Johnson said of being back in the Final Four. “(Cedarville) was the only game I was nervous for, but we did our thing and came to play.”

Johnson and McLeod battled for a good portion of the game, but although McLeod initially kept up with him, the fouls began racking up, and they came at inopportune times.

With Superior Central leading 3729 midway through the second quarter, McLeod got his third foul, tagging Johnson from beyond the arc. Johnson made two of three, putting the Cougars up by 10 and McLeod sat the rest of the quarter.

“I told Dylan, tonight’s your night,” Chartier said. “I give credit to him having the hot hand. He’s fast, a good ball handler and he played under control. I’m very happy.”

In the third quarter, McLeod came back with a vengeance, but it didn’t start well. Again he tagged Johnson See Cougars p. 3B

Ishpeming’s Gabe Eppert flies through the air with a layup during a game against Gwinn at the Class C district basketball tournament in Ishpeming on March 9. (Journal photo by Danielle Pemble)

Above, Negaunee senior Brad Macario, left, and sophomore Tanner Uren react following the Miners 57-51 overtime loss to McBain Tuesday in a MHSAA Class C state quarterfinal at the Petoskey High School gym.

Below, Negaunee freshman guard Tyler Jandron, 14, drives to the basket as McBain junior Derek Vongphasouk defends. (Photos by Steve Foley for The Mining Journal)

Heartbreak Negaunee falls in OT of Class C state quarterfinals

By STEVE FOLEY Special to the Mining Journal PETOSKEY — They had the start they wanted, the lead they wanted and the shot they wanted at the end of regulation.

Unfortunately for the Negaunee Miners, they didn’t get the finish they wanted.

McBain overcame a sluggish start, a 10-point halftime deficit and a potential game-winning basket at the end of regulation by the Miners to earn a 57-51 overtime win Tuesday in a MHSAA Class C boys’ state basketball quarterfinal thriller at the Petoskey High School gym.

McBain, at 24-2 and ranked No. 10 in the Associated Press Class C state poll, advances to a Class C state semifinal on Thursday against Flint Beecher (24-2).

Beecher defeated Muskegon Western Michigan Christian, 78-55, in its quarterfinal game Tuesday.

Negaunee, which closes a 196 season, couldn’t hold off a spirited McBain second half effort — led by 6-foot-4 senior forward Cody King and sophomore guard Jared Larr who had 11 and 17 points, respectively — but still had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation.

“All you can ask for is a shot at the end of regulation to win

Anderson is Class C Player of the Year

By MIKE ECKERT Traverse City Record-Eagle A year ago, Dwaun Anderson led Suttons Bay to the Class C championship game, and the state took notice.

Soon after, Tom Izzo offered Anderson a scholarship to play at Michigan State.

Now, Anderson has been named both Mr. Basketball and the Associated Press Class C Player of the Year.

More inside ! Fallen Fennville player honored by AP in Class C. Page 3B ! Suttons’ Bay Anderson named Mr. Basketball.

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the game and we were happy to be in that position because McBain played a great second half,” Negaunee coach Mike O’Donnell said.

“They (McBain) really made a run at us and to have a chance at the end was all you could ask for.”

After McBain point guard Logan Nemeth drained a 3-pointer from the top of the key to tie the game at 44-all with 54.7 seconds to play, the Miners worked the clock down to the final 9.2 seconds before calling time-out to draw up a final play.

“I couldn’t have drawn it up any better,” O’Donnell said.!

Off the inbound pass from the sideline, freshman point guard Tyler Jandron found a seem through the McBain defense, drove the left lane and put up a contested left-handed layup which just rimmed out as the buzzer sounded.

“We had three options and they defended the first two very well,” O’Donnell said of the final play of regulation. “We had a guy looking for a three and another coming off a slip screen cutting to the basket. The other option was if nothing was there, See Miners p. 3B

MichiganTech women advance to Final Four

By MICHAELH. BABCOCK Houghton Daily Mining Gazette ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — One and done no more.

After two years of failing to make it past the first round of the NCAA Elite Eight, the Michigan Tech women’s basketball team is a quarterfinal winner and in the final four for the first time since 1993.

The No. 3-ranked Huskies defeated the top team in the nation, Arkansas Tech, 69-58. MTU will now play Northwest Missouri State University tonight at 9 for a berth into the national championship game.

“We didn’t know exactly what to expect coming in,” first-year MTU coach Kim Cameron said.

“We knew this team was a tremendous scoring team, averaging 85 points a game, and we

Eppert named AP all-state

Up next: ! NCAA Div. II national semifinals, MTU vs. NW Missouri St., 9 p.m. today were interested to see how that matched against a defense we take pride in.”

In the end it was defense that won as the Huskies flipped the Golden Suns’ average to hold ATU to a season-low 58 points.

“They were physical and really took away our transition game, which is a big part of our game,” ATU coach Dave Wilbers said.

The Huskies’ defensive specialists were also in full display, as Lindsey Lindstrom shadowed Arkansas Tech shooter Jenny See MTU p. 3B

Michigan Tech’s Sam Hoyt drives to the paint against a Arkansas Tech defender on Tuesday in a NCAA Division II women’s Elite Eight game in St. Joseph, Mo. (Houghton Daily Mining Gazette photo)

Senior Gabe Eppert from Ishpeming was the lone Upper Peninsula player to make the first team after averaging 23.9 points and 10 rebounds.

The Hematites shared the Mid-Peninsula Conference title with Negaunee and Iron Mountain at 11-3 in league play. Eppert, the MPC Player of the Year and first-team selection, led the Hematites to the Class C district final where they lost to rival Negaunee.

Joining Anderson and Eppert on the AP All-State Class C first team is Fennville junior Wes Leonard, who died of cardiac arrest from an enlarged heart after hitting the game-winning shot in a 5755 win over Bridgman in the regular season finale.

Leonard’s shot gave the Blackhawks a perfect 20-0 record. His tragedy captivated the nation as Fennville captured a district crown a week later.

The 6-2 Leonard averaged 20 points, 9 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Blackhawks while shooting 50 percent from the field. Fennville’s coach, Ryan Klingler, was named Class C Co-Coach of the Year.

Completing the Class C AllState first team are Flint Beecher’s Monte Morris, Saginaw Buena Vista’s George Goodman, Edmond Shinevarre from Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central, Marcel Smith from Melvindale Academy for Business and Tech, Schoolcraft’s Kody Chandler, Hanover-Horton’s Dylan Schuette, London Burris from Muskegon Western See Class C p. 3B

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High school track & field Lake Superior State University High School Invitational, at Sault Ste. Marie Negaunee Invitational Class D second round

Thursday, March 24

High school boys basketball Class D state semifinal, Wyoming Tri-unity Christian vs. Superior Central, at Breslin Center, East Lansing, 6 p.m.

Negaunee Invitational Class E quarterfinals; EE first round

Prep boys basketball MHSAA State Quarterfinals

Tuesday’s scores Class A Bay City Western 60, Orchard Lake St. Mary 49 Detroit Southeastern 73, Romulus 51 Kalamazoo Central 48, Hudsonville 44, OT Southfield 59, Eastpointe East Detroit 47 Class B Detroit Country Day 67, Flint Powers 64 Dowagiac Union 68, East Grand Rapids 58 Lansing Sexton 66, Dearborn Divine Child 42 Muskegon Heights 60, Cadillac 49 Class C Detroit Consortium 59, Saginaw Buena Vista 54 Flint Beecher 78, Muskegon Western Michigan Christian 55 McBain 57, Negaunee 51, OT Schoolcraft 48, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central 45 Class D Detroit Westside Christian 60, Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary 58 Superior Central 82, Cedarville 71 Fulton-Middleton 74, Manistee Catholic Central 48 Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 66, Adrian Lenawee Christian 51

College basketball Men NCAA tournament

By The Associated Press All Times EDT

EAST REGIONAL At The Prudential Center

Newark, N.J. Regional Semifinals Friday, March 25 North Carolina (28-7) vs. Marquette (22-14), 7:15 p.m.

Ohio State (34-2) vs. Kentucky (27-8), 9:45 p.m.

Regional Championship Sunday, March 27 Semifinal winners

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL At New Orleans Arena Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 24 Florida (28-7) vs. BYU (32-4), 7:27 p.m.

Butler (25-9) vs. Wisconsin (25-8), 9:57 p.m.

Regional Championship Saturday, March 26 Semifinal winners

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL At The Alamodome San Antonio Regional Semifinals Friday, March 25 Kansas (34-2) vs. Richmond (29-7), 7:27 p.m.

Florida State (23-10) vs. Virginia Commonwealth (2611), 9:57 p.m.

Regional Championship Sunday, March 27 Semifinal winners

WEST REGIONAL At The Honda Center Anaheim, Calif.

Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 24 San Diego State (34-2) vs. Connecticut (28-9), 7:15 p.m.

Duke (32-4) vs. Arizona (29-7), 9:45 p.m.

Regional Championship Saturday, March 26 Semifinal winners

Women NCAA Tournament

By The Associated Press All Times EDT

PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL Second Round Tuesday, March 22 At Harry A. Gampel Pavilion Storrs, Conn.

Connecticut 64, Purdue 40 At Comcast Center College Park, Md. Georgetown 79, Maryland 57 Regional Semifinals At The Liacouras Center Philadelphia Sunday, March 27 Connecticut (34-1) vs. Georgetown (24-10), Noon DePaul (29-6) vs. Duke (31-3), 2:30 p.m.

DAYTON REGIONAL Second Round Tuesday, March 22 At John Paul Jones Arena Charlottesville, Va. Oklahoma 88, Miami 83 Regional Semifinals At University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio Saturday, March 26 Tennessee (33-2) vs. Ohio State (24-9), Noon Oklahoma (23-11) vs. Notre Dame (28-7), 2 p.m.

SPOKANE REGIONAL Second Round Tuesday, March 22 At Cintas Center Cincinnati Louisville 85, Xavier 75 Regional Semifinals At Veterans Memorial Arena Spokane, Wash.

Saturday, March 26 Gonzaga (30-4) vs. Louisville (22-12), 9 p.m.

Stanford (31-2) vs. North Carolina (27-8), 11:30 p.m.

DALLAS REGIONAL Second Round Tuesday, March 22 At Ferrell Center Waco, Texas Baylor 82, West Virginia 68 At Intrust Bank Arena Wichita, Kan. Wisconsin-Green Bay 65, Michigan State 56 At Auburn Arena Auburn, Ala. Georgia 61, Florida State 59 At CenturyTel Center Shreveport, La. Texas A&M 70, Rutgers 48 Regional Semifinals At American Airlines Center Dallas Sunday, March 27 Georgia (23-10) vs. Texas A&M (29-5), 4:30 p.m.

Baylor (33-2) vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay (34-1), 6:30 p.m.

NCAA Div. II Tournament All Times EDT At St. Joseph, Mo. Quarterfinals Tuesday, March 22 Clayton State 84, Bentley 61 Shaw 46, Metro State 45 Michigan Tech 69, Arkansas Tech 58 Northwest Missouri State 78, Cal Poly-Pomona 65 Semifinals Today Clayton State vs. Shaw, 7 p.m.

Michigan Tech vs. Northwest Missouri State, 9 p.m.

Friday, March 25 Championship, 8 p.m.

Pro basketball NBA

By The Associated Press All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB 50 19 .725 — y-Boston 36 34 .514 14 1/2 Philadelphia 35 35 .500 15 1/2 New York New Jersey 22 47 .319 28 20 50 .286 30 1/2 Toronto Southeast Division W L Pct GB 48 22 .686 — x-Miami 45 26 .634 3 1/2 x-Orlando Atlanta 40 31 .563 8 1/2 28 41 .406 19 1/2 Charlotte 17 52 .246 30 1/2 Washington Central Division W L Pct GB

y-Chicago Indiana Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland

51 19 .729 — 31 40 .437 20 1/2 28 41 .406 22 1/2 25 45 .357 26 13 56 .188 37 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB x-San Antonio 57 13 .814 — x-Dallas 49 21 .700 8 New Orleans 40 31 .563 17 1/2 Memphis 39 32 .549 18 1/2 Houston 37 34 .521 20 1/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 45 24 .652 — Denver 42 29 .592 4 Portland 41 30 .577 5 Utah 36 35 .507 10 Minnesota 17 54 .239 29 Pacific Division W L Pct GB y-L.A. Lakers 51 20 .718 — Phoenix 35 34 .507 15 Golden State 30 41 .423 21 L.A. Clippers 27 44 .380 24 Sacramento 17 52 .246 33 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Tuesday’s Games Chicago 114, Atlanta 81 Portland 111, Washington 76 L.A. Lakers 139, Phoenix 137,3OT Today’s Games Indiana at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Utah at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Orlando at New York, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Toronto at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Washington at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Denver, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Utah, 9 p.m.

Pro hockey NHL

By The Associated Press All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts x-Philadelphia 72 44 19 9 97 Pittsburgh 73 42 23 8 92 N.Y. Rangers 74 40 30 4 84 New Jersey 73 34 35 4 72 N.Y. Islanders 74 29 33 12 70 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts Boston 72 40 22 10 90 Montreal 74 40 27 7 87 Buffalo 73 36 28 9 81 Toronto 74 33 31 10 76 Ottawa 73 27 37 9 63 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts x-Washington 74 43 21 10 96 Tampa Bay 73 39 23 11 89 Carolina 73 34 29 10 78 Atlanta 72 30 30 12 72 Florida 73 29 34 10 68

GF GA 232 195 213 181 216 179 155 186 208 235 GF GA 217 176 200 187 216 208 195 225 167 227 GF GA 203 180 216 222 205 217 202 238 182 199

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 73 43 21 9 95 237 209 Detroit 74 39 25 10 88 193 173 Nashville 72 39 25 8 86 234 202 Chicago Columbus 73 33 29 11 77 199 223 St. Louis 73 32 32 9 73 202 216 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Vancouver 73 47 17 9 103 238 172 Calgary 75 37 27 11 85 227 216 Minnesota 74 35 31 8 78 185 207 Colorado 72 28 36 8 64 203 254 Edmonton 73 23 40 10 56 176 240 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 73 42 23 8 92 211 191 Phoenix 75 40 24 11 91 215 208 Los Angeles 73 41 26 6 88 199 177 Anaheim 72 40 27 5 85 204 208 Dallas 72 38 25 9 85 203 202 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Tuesday’s Games Washington 5, Philadelphia 4, SO Colorado 5, Columbus 4, SO Boston 4, New Jersey 1 N.Y. Rangers 1, Florida 0 Carolina 4, Ottawa 3 Buffalo 2, Montreal 0 N.Y. Islanders 5, Tampa Bay 2 Nashville 3, Edmonton 1 Toronto 3, Minnesota 0 Phoenix 2, St. Louis 1 Wednesday’s Games Vancouver at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Florida at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Calgary at San Jose, 10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Columbus at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Pro baseball MLB Spring Training Glance

By The Associated Press All Times EDT Tuesday’s Games Washington 3, Houston 1 N.Y. Mets 7, Detroit 4 Baltimore 6, N.Y. Yankees 2 Florida 3, Minnesota 0 Philadelphia 5, Toronto 4 Seattle 9, Chicago White Sox 5 Milwaukee 7, San Diego 0 L.A. Dodgers 2, Chicago Cubs 1, 10 innings Oakland 10, Cincinnati 8 Cleveland 7, Arizona 3 Tampa Bay 7, Boston 4 L.A. Angels 14, Kansas City 6 Today’s Games N.Y. Mets vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Philadelphia vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Houston vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Florida vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Oakland vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Arizona vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

San Francisco vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Baltimore vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Toronto vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m.

Ritchie’s 20 leads Green Bay past Michigan State

UWGreen Bay guards Hannah Quilling, left, and Adrian Ritchie celebrate after an NCAA tournament win over Michigan State on Tuesday in Wichita, Kan. Ritchie scored 20 points as UWGB defeated MSU 65-56. (AP photo)

By MURRAY EVANS Associated Press WICHITA, Kan. — All season long, as WisconsinGreen Bay posted lopsided wins over overmatched foes, the question came.

Just how good are the Phoenix?

The quick answer: They’re good enough to make the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament for the first time.

Adrian Ritchie scored 20 points off the bench, Julie Wojta added 18 and the Horizon League champion extended its winning streak to 25 games, beating fourth-seeded Michigan State 65-56 on Tuesday night.

Green Bay (34-1) is headed to Dallas for a regional semifinal against No. 1 Baylor and star center Brittney Griner. Can the Phoenix hang with the Big 12 champion? Well, Green Bay went 4-0 this season against Big Ten foes, including a wire-to-wire win against Michigan State (27-6), that conference’s outright champion.

“It’s the best team I’ve ever been around,” Green Bay coach Matt Bollant said. “I felt like the right thing happened for us today.”

There have been doubters. Despite its glossy record, Green Bay received only a No. 5 seed in the

NCAA tournament because of its strength of schedule — the Phoenix played only four foes ranked in the top 100 of the RPI during the regular season.

But the Phoenix have shown in two NCAA tournament games that they can win close contests, beating Arkansas-Little Rock by four points in the first round before hanging on after building a 14-point lead against Michigan State. Before and during the game, those in Green Bay’s fan section chanted, “Yes we can.” After the game, that chant turned to, “Yes we did.”

“I felt coming in that this

team could make this happen,” Bollant said. “We’re every bit as good as Michigan State and we proved that today.”

Green Bay led by 12 at halftime before the Spartans rallied to twice pull within one point. Kalisha Keane’s basket with 11:25 left got Michigan State within 41-40, but the Spartans weren’t able to take the lead.

The Phoenix led 48-46 with 7 minutes left, then scored seven straight points, a run that included a 3-pointer and another basket by Celeste Hoewisch, the Horizon League’s coplayer of the year with teammate Kayla Tetschlag.

Penny gets roughed up in Tigers loss to Mets

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Lucas Duda was ready to hit as soon as he bounced off the bench.

Duda had three hits while filling in for ailing Angel Pagan and the New York Mets roughed up Brad Penny for five runs in the second inning before holding off the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Tuesday.

Pagan, taking over in center field for Carlos Beltran this season, left because of tightness in his lower back.

Duda entered in the second inning and scored two runs.

Mets starter Jonathon Niese gave up four runs in the second, but didn’t allow any more in his four innings.

“Niese is still working on things and I certainly support everything he is trying to do,” New York manager Terry Collins said. “He’s a grinder.

I am not concerned.”

Before the game, Tigers

On the Net: ! www.tigers.com manager Jim Leyland announced that Will Rhymes had won the second base job.

Last year’s opening-day starter, Scott Sizemore, was sent to the minors.

Rhymes batted .304 in 54 games last season. Threetime All-Star Carlos Guillen was expected to be a possibility at second, but he is still out with an injury to his left knee.

Leyland said last season’s success was enough to give Rhymes an upper hand during the audition this spring.

Guillen hasn’t batted yet in camp and Sizemore was hitting .243. Rhymes has batted .289 and played a solid second base.

“Sizemore is absolutely a major leaguer. He’s already a

big leaguer now,” Leyland said. “But Will Rhymes had the opportunity last year and he hit .304 and he deserves the shot to be on this team.

Based on what he did last year, he deserved the first shot. He came to the big leagues and he did his job and earned the reward. You have to reward people for their success.”

Leyland has Rhymes penciled in as the No. 2 hitter.

Rhymes was calm about getting the starting nod.

“Of course I wanted to be in the big leagues. It was my dream, but I am not jumping up and down. I expected this if I had the chance,” Rhymes said.

“I know I have to perform in the big leagues, but it’s not like I just learned to hit once I got there last season. All you have to do is look at my record in the minors.”

Rhymes had a .289 average over five-plus seasons in the minors and said he felt he had enough of a resume to make the majors.

“I have a lot of respect for the game,” Rhymes said.

“But I played the way I needed to play. I know the organization has some great players, but I am not going to be looking over my shoulder at anyone.”

Leyland said no one should count out Sizemore or Danny Worth, another infielder in the hunt for the second base job. That’s not to mention Guillen, who is rehabbing his left knee and will stay in Florida when the team breaks camp.

Daniel Schlereth pitched two scoreless innings of relief for the Tigers, a week af- Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera, right, slaps hands with Don ter walking four batters in Kelly after scoring on a base hit by Ryan Raburn in the second one-third of an inning against inning against the New York Mets on Tuesday in Lakeland, Fla. (AP photo) St. Louis.

New technique continues to pay off for Ayotte as he rolls second 300 game of season

By STEVE BROWNLEE in Peshtigo, Wis., this league conditions back peming resident has more Journal Sports Writer weekend and another handi- home. than made up for it this seaBowling ISHPEMING — He’s not son bowling in several “I tripped the 9-pin with cap event with tough scor-

even very old, but Glenn Ayotte has found the fountain of youth when it comes to bowling.

A little over a year ago, he revitalized his game by switching to a style of throwing where he keeps both hands on the ball through his armswing.

While the big scores didn’t come right away last season, the 23-year-old Ish-

leagues at Country Lanes.

On March 14, Ayotte rolled his second 300 this season, giving him six of what are traditionally known as U.S. Bowling Congress honor scores since September.

He now has two perfect games, two 299s, a 298 and a three-game series of 800 this season.

On Monday, he almost

added two more in the same league as last week’s 300 and the 814 of about a month ago.

Ayotte rolled the first nine strikes in his final game in the Industrial League at the Ishpeming center, finishing the night with a 275 game and 777 series.

While that bid for perfec-

tion fell short, last week’s didn’t as he used a 15pound Storm Victory Road reactive resin ball for games of 223, 300 and 213 and a 736 total.

“I bought the ball about three weeks ago for some of the tournaments that are coming up,” Ayotte said, mentioning a big scratch — no handicap — tournament

ing conditions held every spring in Green Bay, Wis. “The ball goes long and I should be able to keep it on the lane better.”

His two-handed style put lots of spin and revolutions on the ball, making it hook quite a bit, a detriment if the lanes are already wanting to hook a lot.

It was just a bonus that it worked so well under oily

the first ball in the 10th (frame),” Ayotte said of last week’s 300.

“I got the ball a little wide (near the gutter), and it came in high. The 4-pin just tripped out the 9.”

Steve Brownlee can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 246. His e-mail address is sbrownlee@miningjournal.net.

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Sports

Fanfare Softball meeting set MARQUETTE — The Little Lake Co-ed Softball League will have its first captains’ meeting of the season at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Crossroads Bar on County Road 480 and County road 553 i Sands Township.

The meeting is open to anyone interested in joining the league.

The season will get under way on Monday, May 9.

Games will be held on either Monday or Tuesday nights.

Fields to be used are at Beaver Grove and Little Lake.

For more information, contact Brandon and Kristin Bray at (906) 942-7266. Leave a message if no one answers.

’Meet the Patriots’ set ISHPEMING — A “Meet the Patriots” night is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday at Westwood High School.

The athletic event will be held in the school’s cafeteria.

NMU soccer hosts youth clinic MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University women’s soccer team will hold a youth soccer clinic on Sunday, April 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. on the turf in the Superior Dome. Soccer players ages 6-16 are encouraged to attend.

The cost of the clinic is $30 for each participant. Players should bring cleats, shinguards and a ball.

NMU coaches and players will be on hand to provide instruction in a fun and challenging environment. All skills will be worked on as well as competition in small side games and scrimmages.

For more information, call head coach Matt Granstrand at 906-227-2139 or email him at mgranstr@nmu.edu.

Fennville’s Wes Leonard earns all-state honors

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer VICKSBURG — Wes Leonard’s parents quietly unwrapped the package.

The contents — a framed All-State certificate bearing their son’s name — provided a brief moment of joy, followed by more pain.

“It was a dream come true,” Jocelyn Leonard said in a telephone interview Tuesday. “But it’s a mixed feeling.”

If Wes was alive to hear the news that he had been voted to The Associated Press Class C All-State team, Gray and Jocelyn Leonard believe he would’ve deflected credit to his teammates.

“He wasn’t about himself,” Jocelyn Leonard told the AP last week at Vicksburg High School shortly after Fennville’s seasonending loss to Schoolcraft in the regional semifinals.

“He was a good kid.”

The world found that out earlier this month.

The 16-year-old Leonard made a game-winning shot to lift his beloved Blackhawks to a 20-0 record on March 3, then collapsed seconds later. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Ottawa County medical examiner determined Leonard died of cardiac arrest due to an enlarged heart.

The stunning and tragic death drew national attention to Fennville, a western Michigan town of 1,400 not far from Lake Michigan.

Leonard was a football and basketball star in the tiny community and he didn’t act like one on or off the court.

Fennville Area Fire Chief Lowell Winne said the kid

Cougars from 1B

Negaunee senior Kyle Wills puts up a shot in the first half against McBain in a Class C state quarterfinal Tuesday at the Petoskey High School gym. Wills finished with 13 points as the Miners fell to the Ramblers, 57-51 in overtime. (Photo

by Steve Foley for The Mining Journal)

Miners from 1B

go to the hole and Tyler is just a freshman, but he made a great play, went through the whole defense and put up a shot against some giants in there.

“I thought it was in,” O’Donnell added. “I thought it was good, but it just didn’t go.”

The bounces didn’t go their way as well for Negaunee in overtime as the Ramblers took advantage of two costly turnovers to take its first lead of the contest early in OT, 46-44, and then made it 53-48 with 50.9 seconds remaining on a Larr triple.

The Miners closed within two, 53-51, as senior Brad Macario — who was held to just five points — answered with a 3-pointer of his own, but McBain sealed the game and trip to the Breslin Center at the free throw line as Nemeth went 4-for-4 at the stripe over the final 32 seconds.

“McBain made some nice plays in overtime,” O’Donnell said. “Nemeth made some big free throws, Larr hit a big three for them and he’s just a sophomore. Not only in overtime, but in the third and fourth quarter he (Larr) really stepped up his game, he did well and we had a hard time defending him.”

Larr scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half and overtime to lead the Rambler comeback, while King scored all 11 of his points in the second half.

Negaunee led 13-5 at the end of the first and again

28-18 at halftime as the Miners held Larr to just two points, Nemeth three points and King scoreless in the first half.

“King was another tough matchup for us as well,” O’Donnell said. “He didn’t score at all in the first half, but he finished well in the second half and got going.

He really established himself down there and we ran three different guys at him.

Give him credit, he stuck with it.”

For the Miners, who reached the state semifinals in 2009, Jandron came off the bench to finish with a team-high 15 points and three assists, while senior Kyle Wills added 13 points and 13 rebounds and sophomore Tanner Uren had 10 points and seven rebounds.

Negaunee finished with 34 total rebounds, shot 20of-46 (43 percent) from the floor and was 6-of-9 from the line.

“We couldn’t have drawn up our start any better,” O’Donnell said. “We knew they’d pressure heavy and we had a game plan and stuck to it, we had some nice back door plays and nice penetration.

“We loved where we were, up by 10 at halftime,” O’Donnell added.

“But we knew they (McBain) weren’t ranked in the top 10 in the state all year for nothing and we expected them to make a run, and they did.”

For McBain, who won a Class C state title in 2002 under coach Bruce Koopman, Nemeth finished with 13 points, while King grabbed 10 rebounds.

from 3-point range for his fourth foul, and again Johnson hit two of three free throws. The Cougars led 66-55.

McLeod then put the Trojans on his shoulders, driving inside for seven of Cedarville’s next nine points to get within 69-64.

McLeod finished with 20 points, but he fouled out with 4:08 remaining in the game. It came, perhaps fittingly, against a driving Johnson.

“I thought we defended Johnson well, but he made his shots,” Cedarville coach

Class C from 1B Michigan Christian and Travon Baker from Detroit Consortium Prep.

Only a sophomore, Morris was a unanimous All-State selection for the Bucs with 18.5 points, 7 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game.

Goodman, a three-year starter at Buena Vista, was one of the top scorers in the state with 28 points a game.

Shinevarre led the Falcons to an 18-3 regular season record with 17.8 points per contest. He made 50 3-pointers and connected on 80 percent of his free throws.

After losing 2010 Player of the Year Michael Talley III to graduation, Smith became the focal point of the defending champion Gators and averaged 19 points and 7.5 assists in a 20-0 regular season.

Chandler is on the first team for a second straight year after averaging 20.7 points in the regular season for the 20-0 Eagles. He buried 61 3-pointers and shot

Salena Beltron-Pena celebrates Fennville’s victory over Bangor in a high school basketball game March 9 in Holland. One day after saying goodbye to teammate Wes Leonard at his funeral, the Fennville boys basketball team defeated Bangor 79-50 to advance to the Michigan Class C district finals. Leonard was named to the AP Class C All-State First Team today. (AP photo) he coached in middle school football matured into a young man who made everyone better the moment he walked into a room.

He said his peers wanted to be like him.

“Everybody — the community, our archrivals, the media — has been unbelievably great to us,” Gary

Leonard said quietly, staring at the floor in Vicksburg High School after he and his wife visited Fennville’s locker room. “But this is just so hard.”

Dave Duncan said. “We got a few stops, which was big, but Superior Central made plays. Johnson belongs on Sports Center and (Jordan) Chartier is as good of a guard as you’ll find.”

Before Johnson came out on top of the individual battle with McLeod, the teams were deadlocked early.

Both teams rained down triples in the opening minutes. Lucas Praznik and Lukas Maki hit them back to back for Superior Central and Jordan Baker hit a trey for the Trojans.

Both teams rushed up and down the court, the Trojans finding success within the paint and the Cougars hit-

ting their shots from a distance.

The Trojans held a 15-10 lead midway through the first quarter, but that didn’t last long as Superior Central turned it up a notch. Only the buzzer briefly slowed the momentum with the score 23-23.

The Cougars took control from there, going on a 6-0 run to open the second quarter. Jordan Chartier, the Class D AP Co-Player of the Year, scored nine points in the quarter en route to an 18- point performance. The Trojans were held scoreless for the first 2:40 of the quarter.

The 6-foot-5 junior Mar-

tin Payment relieved McLeod and carried his weight for the Trojans along with senior Tyler Kanitz.

They each had 10 point games, but Superior Central still held an NCAA like 5039 lead at halftime.

Despite the high flying offenses, the game partially came down to free throw shooting. Superior Central was 22 of 26 from the freethrow line and 9 of 10 down the stretch to seal the win.

Cedarville, on the other hand hit only 10 of 20 from the stripe.

“They certainly made a lot of free throws. It was pick your poison,” Duncan said.

88 percent from the free throw line.

Schuette averaged 16.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game for the Comets and became the fourth player in school history to score 1,000 points, doing so during the district tournament.

Burris was part of Muskegon WMC’s three-year run as Class D state champion — including earning All-State honors as a sophomore — before bumping up a division this year.

The Warriors responded to the change in class with district and regional titles while Burris averaged 20.7 points and 4.6 assists in his senior season.

Only a junior, Baker paced the Cougars with 14 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.

Schoolcraft’s Randy Small was named CoCoach of the Year. The Eagles finished the regular season ranked No. 2 in Class C and haven’t lost. Over the last three years, Schoolcraft is 645, including a berth in the 2009 Class C title game.

MTU from 1B Vining, holding her to 1-of7 from beyond the arc, and the Huskies’ post players held the Golden Suns top scorer, Natalia Santos, to just eight points, including no field goals in the first half.

“We knew we couldn’t let Vining breathe and I felt like we did a phenomenal job on her,” Cameron said.

“We know how good Santos is when someone is on her back, no one can stop her, she has too good of moves to the basket, so we made it a point of emphasis to stay in front of her and not let her touch it.”

The pressure on Santos was so great that she missed her first seven shots before converting on both her final two field goals, including her fourth 3-pointer of the season.

“We need her to score, especially in a game like

that,” said Wilbers. “If you look across the stats they had pretty balanced scoring, and we need that too.”

It didn’t look good from the start for the Huskies as they failed to score on their first three possessions, including two turnovers, as they fell behind 5-0.

They never panicked, and the lead didn’t get out of hand. MTU tied the score at 13 and took their first lead halfway through the first half on a Sam Hoyt basket.

The Huskies went into the break down by one, but momentum was brewing as the MTU defense did its job and the Huskies offense was about ready to explode.

That’s exactly what happened in the first 79 seconds as Lisa Staehlin hit a shot down low, then Lucy Dernovsek tickled the twine before Angela Guisfredi brought the Huskies faithful to their feet with her second of five triples on the night.

4B The Mining Journal

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

1500 Miscellaneous Part-time Teller Our credit union has one opportunity for a part-time teller in our Ishpeming Main Office. Our office hours are 7:00 a.m.

- 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. We’re also open Saturday 9:00 - 4:00. You should be willing to work 25-30 hours per week during these office hours.

This position requires you to perform monetary transactions while upholding a friendly and professional image. Ideal candidates will be accurate, dependable and enjoy working with people in a friendly, professional atmosphere.

1500 Miscellaneous 1026 - Lost & Found Found: Set of car/house keys near Co Rd 480 in Harvey.

Call 906-249-5297

1032 - Misc.

Services JUNK TIRE PROCESSING. Call John Monache for price quote. 100 tires or more. 906-494-2701

Marq-Tran is accepting applications for On-Call drivers.

Minimum Employment Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and five years as a licensed driver with a clean driving record. Applicants must pass a USDOT physical and undergo and pass a drug screening exam.

Apply in person at: Marq-Tran, 1325 Commerce Drive, Marquette, MI 49855 MATURE couple for live-in motel operations. May to Nov. birchmontmotel@ or aol.com 906-228-7538

1500 Miscellaneous Associated Redi / Mix & Block has an opening for a Sales / Concrete Tester / Quality Control Personnel. ACI level 1 preferred. Apply within at Associated Constructors. Please no phone calls. EOE.

Cliffs Natural Resources-Michigan Operations is hiring for several positions at the iron ore mining and processing facilities (Empire and Tilden) located at Palmer and Ishpeming, Michigan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ishpeming Community Federal Credit Union St. John’s Church in Negaunee is looking for an organist / accompanist for its Sunday morning 10:00 a.m. services.

Interested persons should call 225-1078 in the evenings for further information.

The Jasper Ridge Brewery is now accepting applications for Wait Staff. Minimum 1 year experience. Applications must be picked up and dropped off at The Country Village Business Offices.

485-6017 WAREHOUSE / DRIVER POSITION Multi-branch Wholesale Plumbing Heating - Electrical Distributor has an opening for a Warehouse / Driver position to join our Marquette branch. The job will be 32 hours per week. Great opportunity for growth and advancement for the right candidate.

Candidate must have good communication skills, work well with people, possess a clean driving record and be dependable.

No phone calls please. Mail or email resume in complete confidentiality to:

To view current job openings please visit: www.cliffsjobs.com Experienced Forwarder, Fab Tech Foreroller and Log Truck Driver needed to do work around the Michigamme / L’Anse area.

715-617-5908 Find Qualified Employees when you include:

¯Kind of job ¯Hours ¯Security ¯Benefits ¯Vacation ¯Advancement Opportunity ¯Wages ¯Experience necessary ¯Qualifications ¯Location ¯How to apply

Call the Classified Advertising Department today at: (906) 228-2500 (Marquette) (906) 486-4401 (Ishpeming) 800-562-7811 Help Wanted looking for motivated individual to help with installation of all types of floors. please send resume to: mwellsflooring@ hotmail.com JACK’S Teepee Bar now accepting applications & resumes for part-time bartender.

108 N. Main St., Ishpeming, MI 49855.

JOIN The Team at our Award Winning Hotel.

Looking for full time front desk & part to full time room attendants. Must be able to work weekdays & weekends. Must be mature minded with a flexible schedule. Apply in person only at The Comfort Suites.

No phone calls.

We offer 25-30 hours per week, paid holidays and vacation, pension, 401k, advancement opportunities and competitive salary with life, disability and health insurance. We provide full training. If this sounds interesting, please apply at any office, or send/fax/e-mail a resume to: Ishpeming Credit Union, 1419 N. Second St, Ishpeming, MI 49849.

Fax: 906-485-4077 e-mail: ishpemingcu @thecu.net

U.P. Electric / Wittock Supply Co. Division of Standard Electric Co., P.O. Box 2217, Kingsford, MI 49802 ATTN: Mike Horton email: mhorton@ wittock.com

1510 - Medical PART-TIME Cleaning Help wanted for floor maintenance. Retirees welcome.

906-486-9202

SHUTTLE DRIVER WANTED Strong social skills necssary. Must have clean driving record & be reliable. Stop into Frei Chevrolet US 41 W. Marquette and talk to Tim for details.

Hospitalist Physician: Sound Inpatient Physicians,Tacoma, WA seeks a Hospitalist Physician to wrk at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, MI Req.: MD w/ 3 yrs residency training in Internal Medicine.

Board eligibility/ certification in Internal Medicine.

Email CV + 3 refs to hospitalists@ soundphysicians .com.

Call The Classifieds 228-2500!

1510 - Medical Dental Treatment Coordinator / Scheduler Our growing pediatric dental practice caters to children and special needs patients from birth to age twelve. As a team, we strive to provide quality dental care in a fun, welcoming environment. We are looking for an exceptional Treatment Coordinator / Scheduler to complement out dental family. Previous dental/medical office experience strongly recommended. Full-time.

Immediate availability. If you are dependable, personable, and love to work with children, mail or drop off your cover letter and resume to: Marquette Pediatric Dentistry, 1025 N Third St, Marquette, MI 49855. No calls.

EOE. Upper Peninsula Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty is seeking an additional Holistic Care Counselor Responsible for the provision of family focused support services.

3003 - Roommate Wanted ROOM for rent on KI. Incl everything but food. $350/mo furnished, $300 unfurnished. 906-362-2727

3004 - Apts. Furnished PALMER: 3 bdr, fridge, stove, utilities inc, W/D hook-up. $550. Surety & references. NO SMOKERS / PETS. 239-948-5581

3006 - Apartments Unfurnished APARTMENTS MQT: 2 BR Close to lake and bike path, coin laundry avail. $725 inc util 2 BR Townhouse, close to NMU. $725 inc. util.

2 BR upper duplex. $750 inc. utilities 2 BR lower duplex. $750 inc. utilities 2 BR upper duplex Third St. location. $750 inc. util.

3 BR side by side duplex $895 plus elec.

For more info please call SW Property Mgmt. at 228-7485

3006 - Apartments Unfurnished

3016 - Mobile Homes

3528 Miscellaneous

6044 - Wanted to Buy

NEG: Quiet 2 bdrm apt. $450/mo inc water & sewer. No smoking / pets. 906-458-4242 or 361-6888

Move in Special: Beautiful 2 & 3 bedroom. No pets.

From $290/mo. One month free rent to qualified applicant!

906-226-7021

Sell Your Items FAST when you include these features: ¯Brand Name ¯Size ¯Age ¯Color ¯Condition ¯Previous Usage ¯Price ¯Phone # & hrs. to be reached.

Call the Classified Advertising Department today at: (906) 228-2500 (Marquette) (906) 486-4401 (Ishpeming) 800-562-7811

Coin Collector Paying Cash. US Silver/Gold coins. Currancy, bullion, mint sets, proof sets. 231-357-2105

PLEASE BE SURE CHECK TO YOUR AD for any errors the first day it runs and let us know if there is a problem. We will be happy to make adjustments for one day only.

T H A N K YOU....Mining Journal Classified Department.

Rent Your Unit FAST when you include these features: ¯Location Area ¯Number of rooms ¯Closet space ¯Number of bedrooms ¯Heating & Air Conditioning ¯Utilities included¯ ¯Close to stores, schools, buses. ¯Pets allowed¯ ¯Washer & Dryer provided¯ ¯When available¯ ¯Price ¯Parking Call the Classified Advertising Department today at: (906) 228-2500 (Marquette) (906) 486-4401 (Ishpeming) 800-562-7811

1414 W. Fair Ave., Ste. 44 Marquette, MI 49855 www.uphomehealth. org/work-with-us

1514 - Transportation ROUTE DRIVER WANTED!!

CDL CLASS B WITH AIR-BRAKES REQUIRED. Local routes. We offer competitive pay, health insurance, holiday pay, 401 K and vacation. Please apply at GAD/Northern Refuse 348 US 41 East, Negaunee, MI.

1526 - Full Time Wanted VILLA CAPRI is looking for Day Kitchen Help. Apply anytime.

1528 - Part Time Wanted BP Country Mart in Ishpeming is now hiring for a part-time cashier 25-30hrs per week, shifts will be nights and weekends.

Please pick up an application at our office located behind Wells Fargo in the Country Village.

The Superiorland Library Cooperative has a part-time Technology Specialist job opening. For a job description go to http://als2.web.uproc. lib.mi.us/slc/images /pdf_files/techjob.pdf or call 906-228-7697 ext 116.

GWINN: 1 bdr on town park. Pets ok. $425 (heat, water inc.)

906-346-7805 or jbgwinn@yahoo.com HUARD APTS West Ishpeming.

Clean, lg 1 bdr, W/D, NP/NS, picnic tables, horseshoes, grilling. $340/mo +utils. Paul 906-458-8234 ISH: 1 bdr unfurnished 2nd floor apt. Utilities included. $450+surety & cleaning fee. No pets. 906-204-5165 ISH: Efficiency for 1 person. $265/mo. Incl. utils. Also, avail. shortly Lg 2 bdrm, W/D, $525/mo+lights.

Trained small dog possible, NS, Ref, Jeff 906-362-3560 KI: 3 & 4 bdrm townhouses. Starting at $310. 1 free month rent! 3 & 4 bdrm duplexes starting $350.

Pets allowed. Northern Eagle Realtors, Daniel 906-361-6267 or Seanan 906-361-6268 LARGE 2 Bedroom, 331 Fisher, $550 + utilities. Surety, lease.

No pets/smoking.

906-235-6262

1532 - Caregiver Direct Care Staff needed to work with adults with disabilities in the Marquette area. Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma/ GED. Applications can be picked up at: Michigan Works or 290 Rublein Street, Suite F in Marquette.

2000 - Business Opportunities WHOLESALE Bakery for sale. Includes all equipment in rented building. $20,000.

Call 906-360-6229

Recently Remodeled 1500SF office building available for rent May 1, 2011.

Building located in highly visible complex on US 41 South. Electricity and plowing included in rent.

Funishings available if needed.

Contact Patrice at 906-249-1534.

3020 - Office Spaces

PROFESSIONAL office space. 1 site remaining, 1900 sf. in new building behind Kohls. Terry, 906-226-2034

Graduate of accredited psychology or social work program or a degree in counseling required.

Submit application and resume to Director of Clinical Services:

3019 - Commercial Space

MQT: 1 bdrm, 3rd floor apt. New carpet & paint. $595. Heat & water incl. Plowed parking for 1 car only.

Non smoking house.

No pets. $595 security. Refs required. Visit www.dandn properties.com for photos. Call 906-226-9849 MQT: 2 br, starting at $695. Utilities inc.

Free cable/HBO. Mo to mo available.

906-226-7642 MQT: 1 br. upstairs apt. near MGH, w/d onsite, no smoking/no pets, $500/mo + electric 906-250-6151 MQT: Large efficiency, $450/mo. Surety. No pets/smoking. Water, sewer, trash & heat included. 906-249-9332

1ST MONTH FREE! 2 bdr, secure bldg starting at $575; inc all util. but elec. Laundry.

Security deposit & lease. 906-228-6713

3032 - Wanted to Rent Mature Couple Looking to rent small house/camp near Marquette. Please call 616-485-2391

3008 - Houses for Rent 3512 - Houses

4506 - Rummage Sales Make Your Garage Sale when you list these items: ¯Location + a Specific Address ¯Directions ¯The Day(s) and Dates(s) ¯Time ¯Popular Sellers ¯A Rain Date Call the Classified Advertising Department today at: (906) 228-2500 (Marquette) (906) 486-4401 (Ishpeming) 800-562-7811

4508 - Moving & Estate Sales ESTATE / MOVING SALE: Queen size bedroom set w/2 dressers, headboard & mattress in excellent condition $400, 2 tall bookshelves $50 & 60, 2 end tables $15 & 30, bakers rack $30, maroon living room chair $30, washer & dryer $200 for set, almost new Lazy Boy $450, microwave $15, miscellaneous items.

485-6820 lv msg.

HARVEY: 3 br, 2 ba, 3 car garage, 1 acre lot, finished family room. $248,000. Century 21 906-228-5830 MQT: 348 W. Crescent St. 3+ bdrm, lots of updates, 2 driveways, detached garage. $154,000.

906-228-0261 Neg., 1-2 bd, 1 bath, natural gas, vynil/s, new windows, good roof, 561-547-9772 Reasonable offer.

2-3 BDRM Executive home, 1.5 acres, 2.5 bath, 2 fireplaces, sauna, garage, greenhouse, all appliances including W/D, 1 mile from hospital/NMU. No pets or smoking!

References. 1 year lease. $1300 +utilities. 906-226-3333 BEAUTIFULLY refurbished 3 bdr, 1.5 bath, bsmt, 1 car att’d garage, new fridge, & dw. Range, new window treatments, new carpet. 906-346-9580 Must see to believe!

3 bdr, 2 bath home, 1 car garage. No pets. $600/mo +utils. KI Sawyer, Gwinn 906-250-3748

Earn Cash Quickly-Sell Through The Classifieds!

NEG: Teal Lake spectacular view.

Lakefront property.

2,580 s.f. home, 5 bdrm, 1 full & 2 partial bath, 2 car attached garage, sauna, hot tub, appliances. $325,000+.

906-475-4536 PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR AD for any errors the first day it runs and let us know if there is a problem. We will be happy to make adjustments for one day only. THANK YOU....Mining Journal Classified Department.

PRIVATE Airport.

Hanger. 3000’ runway, with or without home.

MQT Co. $199,000.

906-360-6982

3522 - Mobile Homes 1994 16x80 Mobile Home for sale.

906-485-6820 lv msg.

5500 - Dogs AKC German Shepherd pups. Import German bloodlines, lg boned, blk & red, parents OFA/ x-rayed free of dysplasia. This litter is a must see.

Avail 4/20. Serious inquiries only. $1300 firm. 906-360-2805 Golden Retriever 2yrs old, papers avail, neutered, shots, dew claws removed, house trained, need a good home $175. 869-3207

6046 - Nifty $250 (4) Bridgestone Potenza tires on 17” aluminum wheels. Off of ‘02 Volkswagon Jetta. $250. 906-226-8636 Maytag fridge, 21 cu ft, good condition. $200/obo.

906-361-0174 Queen mattress / box spring, brand new, 1 yr old. $150/obo.

906-361-0174 Storage shed, you haul. $250.

906-485-6820, lv msg.

6064 - Nifty $100 Bulk Silver Available! $50 & up. Great investment. 249-1692 Bunk beds w/ boxspring & mattresses. $100. 906-204-9979 Cherry wood shelving unit, $75.

906-204-9979 Entertainment center, $40. 906-204-9979 Fashion jewelry collection, huge, $50.

906-249-1282 Free Baby items.

906-204-9979 Large 12 drawer solid wood dresser, $75.

906-204-9979 Old Marble Arms wrist compass, $65.

906-361-6208

Propane fireplace with fake logs, $50.

906-360-8170 Queen headboard, $50. Queen bed frame, $50. 361-6208 Rocker recliner, heat & massage, $100.

906-204-9979 Roll top desk, $100.

906-204-9979 (2) Silver dollars, 1890 - 1935, $75. 249-1692 (2) 2011 silver eagles, $82. 249-1692 (2) .999 silver maple leafs, $80. 249-1692 (2) .999 silver rounds, $80. 249-1692, 251-0811 2 tickets for any Island Casino concert, $50.

361-6208 Wooden bean barrel, no top, 29 high, 19 round, $50. 475-5646

6512 - Firewood 6000 Miscellaneous INDOOR/OUTDOOR walk in freezer. 6’x8’ Holds at O degrees.

Runs great. $2000 obo Call John 906-361-0173

DRY HARDWOOD: Cut, split & delivered, 16”-18” in length, 906-942-7864 or 249-4166 lv message.

Hardwood. Cut, split, delivered. 3-1/3 or 4 face cord loads. $66/face cord. Bob, 906-362-9433

The Mining Journal 5B

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Legals

7012 - Motorcycles

7032 - Snowmobiles

2005 HD Road King Classic Screamin Eagle Stage 2 Big Bore kit, 13k mi, Lots of extras!$13,900 OBO 906-250-6180

2007 Arctic Cat Crossfire 6, exc. cond, $5,000. 2007 Arctic Cat Crossfire 5, electric start, exc. cond, $4,500. $9,000 takes both. 906-458-7785 ‘99 Polaris Trail Touring 440 ($1500) & ‘00 Polaris 550 Trail Touring ($1800). Like new.

Inc covers, racks & bags. Buy the pair for $2900. 906-346-6960 1973 SKI DOO Elan 250 cc twin engine, mostly original, runs good. $499 firm.

906-226-6128 2000 SKI DOO Formula 380 $900 1993 Polaris RXL 650 $700 obo 906-458-5552

7014 - ATVs

The Lockhorns

7000 - Autos BUICK Regal 1992.

142K miles, excellent running shape, WI car, no rust. $2250/obo.

906-250-3241 2008 Chevy Aveo Silver,4door, 5speed, 35-38MPG, 79,000K $8,300. Call/LM 906-226-2472 2004 CHEVY Impala.

4 door, white, CD, new tires & battery, 125k mi. Runs exc. $5000. 906-524-7747 or 395-7527 CHEVY Impala LT 2007. 46k mi,+factory warranty. 30+mpg hwy. $10,700.

906-399-3804 2006 Chevy Impala LT, Remote Start, 69K, Silver, Clean, Non-smoker! $9,000.

Call (906) 201-2164.

CHEVY Malibu LS 2004. V6, loaded, under 70k mi. $6995.

906-361-6777 DeLorean DMC12 1981, Exc. driving cond., no rust. Serious only please. $20,500.

906-235-2307

2007 Honda 400ex, nerf bars, elec. start, rev. Less than 300 hours. Great condition. $3200.00 OBO 906-869-7997 700 TRV EFI, 200 miles, lots of extras, 2008. Clear title. $7,000/obo.

906-235-0446

Bunny Hoest & John Reiner

7000 - Autos

7000 - Autos

FORD Contour SE 1999. 4 door, V6 auto, 130k mi, well maintained, good tires, never smoked in. $2800 906-236-0181 HONDA Civic LX 2006, 2 dr, 73K, sunroof, clean, reliable. $9,500. 906-360-0364 2010 Honda Civic Silver, 10,000 Miles 4 door, 4 cyl, 40 MPG, 1 owner $15,900. OBO 906-486-9212 OLDS. Alero 2003.

54k mi, AC, PD, 4D, CD, exc. cond. $4600.

906-486-4155 evenings & 906-475-3409 days PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR AD for any errors the first day it runs and let us know if there is a problem.

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T H A N K YOU....Mining Journal Classified Department.

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Legals IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. O T H E R W I S E , FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION

FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAYBE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE YOUR HOME To: Walter E. Reimer and Norma J. Hinkle 660 Kloman Avenue Republic, MI 49879 County: Marquette State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer.

The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (”MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/ counseling_search/), telephone (866) 946-7432, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you.

If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Seris vice 1-800-968-0738. Dated: March 23, 2011 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 293.0821 ASAP# 3947518 1 time 3-23-11

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal e THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FO R THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBE R BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclos ing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, s hall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made

6B The Mining Journal

Friday, March 23, 2012

Welcome To The Mining Journal

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Sports

The Mining Journal 7B

Suttons Bay guard Anderson named state’s Mr. Basketball DETROIT (AP) — The state’s Mr. Basketball trophy for 2011 will be showcased in Suttons Bay, while the player who won it follows 11 past recipients and take his talents to East Lansing Guard Dwaun Anderson was announced Monday in Detroit as this year’s Mr. Basketball. He is the third consecutive recipient to have committed to play for coach Tom Izzo at Michigan State University.

Anderson is expected to join Derrick Nix (2009) and Keith Appling (2010) on Izzo’s roster, as well as Brandan Kearney, who finished fifth in this year’s voting.

“It is a great program with Coach Izzo, and I’m thrilled to be going there,” Anderson said Monday. “I’ve talked to Derrick a lot, and I’ve seen Brandan around at AAU camps. I haven’t talked to Keith, but I’m looking forward to playing with all of them.”

The only other time at least three straight Mr. Basketballs signed with the same university was 1999-2002 when Jason Richardson, Marcus Taylor, Kelvin Torbert and Paul Davis attended Michigan State.

Twelve of the 31 Mr. Basketball winners have signed to play for the Spartans.

Suttons Bay is in the far northwest Lower Peninsula,

Dwaun Anderson, Suttons Bay senior and Mr. Basketball, holds the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award at the Detroit Free Press on Monday in Detroit. (AP photo) about 220 miles northwest of Detroit.

“I was completely shocked when I found out I won,” he said. “Coach took me to breakfast at Burger King and he told me I was Mr. Basketball,” Anderson said. “I couldn’t believe. I hadn’t even thought about winning this.”

Last year’s appearance in the Class C state championship game made the difference, Suttons Bay coach Todd Hursey said.

“I think the tournament run we had put Dwaun in the spotlight and gave the rest of the state a chance to see what he could do,” Hursey said.

“That was a big part of this.”

Marquette’s Kurian, Main Street Pizza fall in state championships

By Journal Sports Staff MARQUETTE — A 5-3 loss to Southgate Sunday in the championship game of the state Midget BB hockey tournament left the Kurian Construction squad of Marquette with a runner-up finish.

Hayden Gray, Ian O’Neill and Adam Brugman scored goals for Kurian, which outshot its foe 41-13 at the Patterson Ice Center in Grand Rapids.

Jake Robinson and Chase Genshaw recorded assists for Marquette, which trailed 3-0 after one period and 53 after two. Jon Bertram was in goal for Kurian In a semifinal game earlier Sunday, Kurian beat Mt. Clemens, 3-1, behind two goals by Beau Adams and a single marker by Robinson.

Robinson picked up two assists, while Kyle Parsons and Adams drew single helpers.

Chris Nebel was in goal for Marquette.

Saturday evening, Kurian beat Southgate, 4-1. Ricky Kurian, Parsons, Mark Ellison and Rick Mattson found the back of the net for the winners.

Recording assists were Ellison and Robinson. Nebel played in goal for Kurian.

Saturday morning, the Marquette skaters blanked Livonia, 8-0, with Bertram picking up the shutout in goal.

Ellison, Adams and Robinson scored two goals apiece to lead the Marquette

offense. Posting single tallies were Brugman and Kurian.

Drawing helpers for Kurian, which led 2-0 after one period and 6-0 after two, were Ethan Busch-Anderson, Adams (2), Robinson (2), Parsons, O’Neill and Ellison.

Kurian opened the tournament with a 6-2 triumph over St. Ignace on Friday night.

Ellison and Robinson notched two goals apiece to spark Marquette. Kurian and Adams also lit the lamp.

Collecting assists were Mattson, Busch-Anderson, O’Neill (2), Andy Evans, Adams, Parsons and Robinson.

Nebel was in goal.

Other members of Kurian’s squad were Mark Muladore, Kevin Liberty, Jerad Patterson, Rick Temple, Clint Remsburg and Wyatt Schwemin.

Head coach curt Gustafson was assisted by Jamie Patterson, Dan Boyle and Dan Johnson.

Main Street Pizza cops second Main Street Pizza of Marquette placed second in the state Midget B hockey tournament held at the Optimist Ice Arena in Jackson.

MSP suffered a 5-2 loss to the defending state champion Redford Wolfpack Sunday afternoon in the title game after forcing a 2-2 tie after two periods. The final goal was an empty-net marker.

Scoring for Marquette

were Joe Knight and Jacob Peterson, with assists going to Connor Remsburg and Cam Place.

Nathan Edwards played in goal all five games for MSP. In a semifinal contest earlier Sunday, the local skaters beat the Fraser Titans, 3-1, behind markers by Jacob Marks, Place and Knight.

Picking up assists were Brett Hebert and Cote Marshall.

Saturday evening, MSP lost to the Livonia Blackhawks, 7-5. Scoring for Marquette were Place, Peterson, Doug Ohman, Cole Rieboldt and Cam Verigin.

Credited with helpers were Rieboldt, Dominic Stanchina, Remsburg, Peterson, Knight, Marshall and Marks.

Earlier Saturday, MSP knocked off the Westland Warriors, 7-2, behind two goals each by Rieboldt and Verigin. Also finding the twine were Hebert, Knight and Ohman.

Recording assists were Peterson, Kolinsky, Collin Fleury, Andy Steinhauer, Place (2), Remsburg, Noah Paquette and Knight.

In its tourney opener, MSP blanked the Wolfpack, 2-0, behind goalie Edwards.

Marks and Ohman scored for the winners in the penalty-filled game, with Kolinsky and Peterson picking up helpers.

MSP head coach R. Blake Rieboldt was assisted by Shane Place and John Diddams.

8B The Mining Journal

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Sports

NFL makes rules changes, moves up kickoffs

Rich McKay, co-chairman of the NFL competition committee, speaks to reporters about proposed rule changes at the NFL owners meetings on Monday in New Orleans. (AP photo)

NFL players received 53 percent share of incremental increase

By HOWARD FENDRICH APPro Football Writer Figures obtained by The Associated Press underscore the substantial divide between the NFL and the locked-out players on a core issue: What portion of additional revenue goes to players.

Players’ share of incremental increases to all revenues under the NFL’s expired contract was about 53 percent from 2006-09, according to calculations by the accounting firm that audited the collective bargaining agreement for both sides.

The NFL has repeatedly said that 70 percent of extra revenue went to players, a main justification for changing the sport’s economic system. The league’s numbers remove the portion of revenues — about $1 billion a year — taken off the top for owners to spend on expenses.

Data prepared in 2010 by PricewaterhouseCoopers and obtained Monday by the AP show that about $3.8 billion of the $7.2 billion in incremental revenue over those four years — 52.9 percent — went toward players’ salaries and benefits.

The league and players agree on the $3.8 billion; they disagree on how to look at revenues. Setting aside the off-the-top expense credits — for things such as stadium improvements or NFL Network — makes the players’ take a higher percentage.

The figures from PricewaterhouseCoopers — calculated last year at the request of the NFL Players Association — include that upfront money, because it is part of the league’s gross revenue.

“The NFL wants to artificially inflate the percentage of incremental revenue going to players by excluding revenues that never go to players,” NFLPA spokesman George Atallah said. “League officials ... have been selling a lockout to owners based on misleading and incomplete financial information. They excluded the cost credits to be able to tell owners that player costs are rising faster than all revenues. This is not true.”

Responding from the owners’ meeting in New Orleans, NFL general counsel Jeff Pash said: “The concept is in the collective bargaining agreement we negotiated that total revenue is the basis on which the salary cap is calculated. There is no dispute between us and the union that the players received 70 percent since we entered into the agreement (in 2006). If you want to change the denominator, you can change the percentage.

“The figures we or the union use to compute then comes out to 70 percent — or even 75 percent at times.

In terms of what’s in the collective bargaining agreement, 70 percent is accurate,” Pash added.

Earlier Monday, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello wrote in an e-mail to the AP: “Expense credits were used in the last agreements

by agreement with the union to cover certain expenses needed to put on the games. The NFL did not exclude anything unilaterally.”

Owners locked out the players more than a week ago, creating the NFL’s first work stoppage since 1987.

That came hours after the NFLPA renounced its status as a union, allowing players to file a class-action antitrust lawsuit in federal court.

The main sticking point throughout CBA negotiations was how to divide the NFL’s more than $9 billion in annual revenues. All along, the league has said it needed to rework the CBA because too large a portion of new revenues have been devoted to players’ salaries and benefits.

Pash said Monday that “both sides agreed the cap rate of growth had to be slowed.”

A year earlier, Commissioner Roger Goodell made a similar point during his annual Super Bowl news conference.

That 70 percent figure not only made an impression on owners — it also made players wonder whether there was, indeed, an adjustment that needed to be made.

“One of the owners’ big problems with the deal, as they reported from 2006 forward, is they had the argument that player cost was north of 70 percent, say.

When that number was first presented, it caused everyone on our side of the table to sit down. It caught our attention: ‘If it is 70 percent, we need to address it,’” said former player Pete Kendall, who has been advising the NFLPA during negotiations.

“It also spurred some discussion and research, and we had PricewaterhouseCoopers look at the numbers,” Kendall said last week while at the players’ meetings at Marco Island, Fla. “And what they came back with is, the only way the NFL could arrive at that was if they excluded the deductions they take (at the outset). But that is money that came into the league.”

According to the figures obtained by the AP: ! In 2005, player costs were $3.32 billion, and all revenue was $6.49 billion; ˜! In 2006, the first year under the just-expired CBA, player costs rose to $4.1 billion, an increase of $780 million, which is 61 percent of that year’s $1.28 billion increase in all revenue to $7.77 billion; ! By 2009, player costs were $4.5 billion, while all revenues were $8.88 billion.

Pash also said the union never considered a proposal that would have allowed players to invest, along with owners, in football and nonfootball projects.

NFLPA spokesman George Atallah said players previously offered $1 billion in cash givebacks in exchange for equity in the 32 clubs, but NFL outside counsel Bob Batterman “told us he’s not interested in being our partner.”

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer NEW ORLEANS — There’s no telling how long the NFL’s work stoppage will last — or whether the 2011 regular season will start on time.

Whenever games do resume, kickoffs will look slightly different because the starting yard line changed, and coverage players now will be limited to lining up 5 yards or fewer from the spot of the kickoff — part of a proposal that passed 26-6.

“The objections were, ‘Hey, you’re affecting my team.’ Clearly, some teams have good kick returners, and they said, ‘What if there’s 10 per-

On the net: ! www.nfl.com cent less returns?’ We have no answer,” said Rich McKay, chairman of the competition committee, “but player safety will always trump any other consideration.”

Owners did not change where touchbacks will go (that’s still the 20, not the originally proposed 25) or the number of players allowed in a blocking wedge (that remains at two, not the proposed zero).

Joshua Cribbs, the Cleveland Browns’ standout returner, wasn’t

thrilled by the changes, tweeting: “Essentially taking returners out of the game...injuries will still take place, then what move it up again, or eliminate it all together.”

Team owners also voted 30-2 Tuesday to make all scoring plays reviewable by the replay official and referee, although the third coach’s challenge that the competition committee suggested dropping will be kept.

But they tabled a proposal that would have banned players launching themselves to make a tackle and would have expanded the definition of a defenseless receiver.

McKay said joining those elements to a previous

rule caused problems.

Each of the proposals will be made into a separate amendment before being presented to owners again in May. The replay official now can call for the referee to review any scoring play.

Previously, replay officials only could order reviews — of any play — in the final two minutes of each half and in overtime.

Coaches pushed for the change in part because they felt they didn’t get a fair shake in road games.

“It’s a real big competitive disadvantage,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “You don’t get that look at it on the road that you get at home; they just don’t show it.”

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Grandparents Teach, too

Exercising indoors on rainy days

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oung children require all kinds of exercise every day to remain healthy. On rainy days, adults are challenged to provide indoor exercise without breaking up the house. Children love activities that involve tossing objects in the air and playing with balls. If you don’t have pom-pom balls, substitute small wads of newspaper taped together for this fun learning activity.

For more activities that provide exercise indoors and other tips that reduce the stress of childcare, check out the authors’ book “Learning Through the Seasons” at local stores or www.grandparentsteachtoo.org.

ANDEREGG, MACALADY FOX, HETRICK, KATERS

Materials you will need

Large colored pompoms, beverage takeout trays or muffin tins, construction paper, children’s blunt tip scissors, marker or crayon

What to do

Cut different color circles that match the colors of the pom-poms from the construction paper. If you are using newspaper balls, tape a colored dot on each. Using a marker, number from one to four on each circle. Tape the circles inside each tray cup, leaving the center blank.

With supervision, your children can do the cutting and taping. An older child could write the numerals, as well.

Now you are ready to play. Place a pom-pom in the center of the tray and then have children attempt to bounce it into the matching section by moving the tray.

Use the numbers to bounce the pom-poms in numerical order into the cups. Adjust the rules to reduce any frustration.

Can your children match the number with its name?

How fast can they get the pom-poms into the cups? Call out a number try to get the pom-pom into the correct cup.

A fisherman wets a line and a bike rider traverses a two-track roadway at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Schoolcraft County, just two of the many outdoor activities available there.

(Photos from the Seney National Wildlife Refuge)

Recreation

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Education Program seeks to give students greater appreciation of outdoor environment

By YANAN CHEN Special to the Journal

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ANSING—Are you tired of sitting in a classroom to learn about the environment? Why not go outside to touch and feel nature?

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is penned by retired Marquette Area Public Schools teachers Iris Katers, Jean Hetrick, and Cheryl Anderegg. Esther Macalady is from Golden, Colorado. Tim Fox currently teaches at Superior Hills Elementary. It’s supported by Northern Michigan University Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, the School of Education, U.P. Children’s Museum, U.P. Association for the Education of Young Children, and U.P. Parent Awareness of MIchigan. Their book “Learning Through the Seasons” is available at area stores and www.grandparentsteachtoo.org. Their mission is to provide fun standards based activities that adults can do in the home to prepare children for school and a lifetime of learning and reduce the stress of child care.

This summer, dozens of environ- ticipate in lifelong outdoor recreation people can make use of them.

In addition to some environmental mental and outdoor education organi- activities.

Kathy Wright, a co-leader of the knowledge, members of his club get zations want to immerse students in club, said, “Our next camp will be a better understanding of themselves their surroundings.

For example, Marquette County held in August at the Seney National and strengthen friendships, he said.

On the club’s website, member will have a summer camp in August. Wildlife Refuge.” The four-day proIn Grand Traverse County, there’s a gram will include canoeing, camp- Cody Gidner reflected that during the trip to Valley of the Giants. Kent ing, climbing and outdoor education. last year’s winter camp, he never County will open a gardening program in June.

The traditional classroom of environmental teaching makes students fall asleep, Many such outso they need to go outside to experience the environment by themselves. door programs are run by more than 50 , leader, Kingsley Outdoor Adventure Club business, health, youth, recreational, environmental and She said past participants were ex- gave up even though things got tough educational groups in the state.

These groups are part of the No cited to learn how to paddle a boat and stayed positive to help others Child Left Inside Coalition, a nation- and how to pack a backpack, as well who were struggling.

In Kent County, the 4-H Developal organization that said it aims to as learning more about their environment Program has a Junior Master alert Congress and the public to the ment.

In Grand Traverse County, the next Gardener Summer Camp for 4th to need for schools to devote more resources and attention to environmen- trip of its outdoor education program 6th grade students.

Kendra Wills, the MSU Extension will take middle school students to tal education.

As a member of the coalition, the Valley of the Giants on South educator in the county, said, “The Michigan 4-H Youth Development Manitou Island, according to Boone gardening program will help kids offers outdoor education programs to Scharp, the Kingsley Outdoor Ad- learn how to grow healthy vegetables and how to take care of plants. Also, venture Club leader. students in many counties.

“Our club has 67 high school stu- each kid will grow his or her own In Marquette County, the U.P. Adventure Challenge Seekers 4-H Club dent members and 21 middle school fruit, vegetables or flowers.”

The 10-session program begins on runs four camps each year, one for student members. We have different kinds of activities every month. We June 15. each season.

“Kids will grow their own plants at Brian Wibby, the Michigan State do rock climbing, caving trips, trees University Extension educator, said growing and other activities,” said a local farm first, and we have a weekly meeting to teach them how to the county received a $10,000 grant Boone Scharp, the club leader.

“The traditional classroom of envi- take care of their plants,” she said. from MSU to purchase canoes, gear Each week the program teaches a trailers, backpacking equipment and ronmental teaching makes students camping supplies so the children fall asleep, so they need to go outside different topic. It includes several to experience the environment by field trips so participants can better won’t worry about equipment.

Wibby said that the club, estab- themselves. They can learn knowl- connect with nature and gain more lished in 2009, aims to provide op- edge by their own experience,” environmental knowledge.

“Kids can learn where the food portunities for youth to experience Scharp said.

He emphasized the importance of comes from and the nutrients in each the natural environment of the Upper Peninsula, to learn valuable skills and outdoor education. “The state has vegetable by their own experience,” to promote a desire and ability to par- training programs for everyone,” and Wills added.

In brief

Exploring Keweenaw geoparks

How does this help my child?

Your children are developing eye-hand coordination and exercising small muscles. They are also matching colors and learning numbers. Eye-hand coordination is an important skill in learning to write letters and numbers.

What else can I do?

Vary what goes inside each cup. Try higher numbers when hour children have mastered one to four. Use letters of the alphabet for letter identification. Give a letter sound and bounce the pom-pom into that sound’s corresponding letter cup. Double check your correctness in a book of sounds or on- line before you use them. For example: short “a” as in apple, “e” as in elephant, “i” as in igloo, “o” as in octopus, “u” is in up. You might tape pictures inside the cups and say a beginning letter of one of the pictures and have children bounce the pom-pom into the correct cup.

Adults and children could also play with the takeout tray or Twister sheet on the ground and h toss the pompoms or newspaper balls into the colored areas using the various suggestions. These games are also good for family nights and parties.

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— BOONE SCHARP

Boys State applicants sought

MARQUETTE — Applications are being accepted at area American Legion posts for the 2011 Boys State Program, scheduled for June 19-25 at Northwood University in Midland.

Boys State is an educational program sponsored by the American Legion to help young men learn about government and how it works.

The Boys State educational staff’s goal is to facilitate the learning process by giving the citizens of Boys State an opportunity to govern themselves and run their own state.

This program is free. Students must have completed the 11th grade in high school or in an accredited homeschool program, must be 15 years old or older by May 30 and have an interest in government.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet other Michigan high school students and participate in basketball games, High Q, volleyball and other sports.

More information is available from high school guidance counselors, at local American Legion posts, online at www.michiganlegion.org or by calling Jerry Lynch at 753-2323.

Benjamin Van Wyk deVries, professor at Universite Blaise Pascal in Clermont Ferrand, France, makes a presentation at the Minerals and Materials Building at Michigan Technological University recently. Van Wyk deVries spoke about geotourism and geoparks in Europe and addressed the possibility of geoparks in the Keweenaw.

(Houghton Daily Mining Gazette photo by Stacey Kukkonen)

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

2C The Mining Journal

Comics

Arlo & Janis

By Jimmy Johnson

Beetle Bailey

By Mort Walker

Born Loser

By Art & Chip Sansom

Blondie

Speed Bump

Dilbert

For Better or Worse

Frank and Ernest

Garfield

By Dean Young & Denis Lebrun

Horoscopes by Holiday HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, March 24: Here’s a call to all of the adventurers out there: This is your day! The sun in the first degrees of high-energy Aries and an exploratory Sagittarius moon alight the pioneering spirit. Risky endeavors hold especially strong appeal. If you were afraid to do it yesterday, you may find that the courage is not so hard to muster today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

There’s someone you want to impress, but you really don’t have to. You are already attractive to this person — not despite all imperfections, but because of them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You’ll touch base with a handful of friends. Being a social butterfly requires you to flit from one location to the next, which is so much easier to do when the conversation is light and upbeat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You have met some heavy emotional demands lately, and you may be feeling like you need a recharge. You already know the activities that will best facilitate your energy reboot, so go ahead with them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

It’s no surprise that you find yourself among those who love and need you. In your presence, they find a feeling of safety and acceptance. Refrain from trying to solve all their problems, though. Establish healthy boundaries.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

You’ll broaden your horizons by branching out socially. Consider participating in games in order to get to know people, make new friends and enjoy the perks of being on a team.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You do not like to use pressure to get your way, and you find it distasteful that anyone else would do this to you or your loved ones. Avoid situations where you’re likely to be “hard sold.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You cannot possibly reach your goal without the cooperation of others. Do what it takes to restore the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie — or create it where it never existed in the first place.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You will crave the feeling of winning. A touch of competitiveness can add texture to a relationship, but too much of it will ruin the delicate balance that exists in all friendships.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21).

There will be a few invitations sent your way. Show up to them all if you can! There will be a benefit for you in every event.

Plan to show up strong. A wardrobe update might be part of your preparation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You will argue your point and argue it well. You may or may not gain the agreement of the other person, but at least you’ll give him something to think about. And this isn’t over — not yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

It has been illustrated in your lifetime and time again: No man is an island. You’ll need to work with others and give them what they need in order to attain what you need.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

In your efforts to eradicate a personal flaw, you may very well be making it worse. Focus instead on what you do well and what you enjoy — that’s when the problem will diminish.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 24).

You will listen to your heart and follow its dictates. There’s never a dull moment in April, as your social life sparkles with excitement. Your clever resourcefulness will get you promoted (and perhaps even married) in June. Business deals strongly favor you in July and November. Sagittarius and Scorpio people are your adoring fans. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 2, 15, 35 and 42.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: “I was just invited to a seance.

It wasn’t really called that, but I think that’s what it is because my friend lost her boyfriend and she hired a psychic to come and possibly give her a message from him. What I want to know is: Can anything bad happen? I keep thinking of movies I’ve seen, and I’m afraid that once the porthole between our world and the next world is opened, things will occur that usually couldn’t happen without the use of special effects. Do you think I should go? And what should I wear? I’m a Pisces.”

Pisces is the sign of spirits, and these people have strong powers of intuition. As well as being imaginative and openminded, which you clearly are, Pisces also tends to be sensitive and impressionable.

When something disturbs you or frightens you, you do not easily shake it. I was brought up to believe that seances and anything to do with the occult were essentially evil. In my adult life, I learned to let my intuition lead the way. If something makes you uncomfortable or doesn’t feel right, it’s probably not going to be good for you. If you decide that it’s OK to go, wear black.

It looks good on everyone.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: It has been nearly 85 years since the death of the groundbreaking magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, and still Houdini is commonly called for in seance circles around the world, especially on Halloween night. This high-energy Aries had Venus in this risk-taking sign, as well. Mercury in Pisces indicates strong intuition and telepathic ability. Uranus in Leo signifies a passion for show business.

Editor’s note: Astrological forecasts should be read for entertainment value only. Such predictions may not have any reliable basis in scientific fact.

Goren Bridge

By Dave Coverly

WITH TANNAH HIRSCH ©2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc.

CROSSRUFFING IS AN ART Neither vulnerable. North deals.

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Opening lead: Ace of !

When your total winners are several short of the number required to fulfill your contract, it is often necessary to resort to a crossruff. Here is a classic example of how to go about it.

South’s two spades was fourth-suit forcing, so three spades did not promise more

than a four-card suit. North’s hand was far more useful at a suit contract than no trump, so he proceeded to four spades knowing full well that partner might have to manage a 43 fit. West led the ace of hearts and continued with the four. When the king held, declarer could count only four side-suit winners, so the trump suit would have to produce six more tricks if the game were to succeed, and a crossruff was the only way to accomplish that.

The first thing to do when planning to crossruff is to cash your side-suit winners.

After taking the ace and king of diamonds, declarer ruffed a diamond low — in view of the opening lead and continuation, trying to ruff a heart was too dangerous. Ace of clubs and a club ruffed low left declarer in a position to claim four more trump tricks regardless of the distribution.

Two red cards were ruffed in the closed hand with the ace and king, sandwiched around a club ruff in dummy with the queen.

Declarer now had nine tricks and still had the nine of trumps in dummy and the ten in hand. Another club was ruffed with the nine.

If that held, it was the fulfilling trick; if East overruffed, declarer’s ten would be established for the 10th trick.

(Tannah Hirsch welcomes readers’ responses sent in care of this newspaper or to Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY. 14207. E-mail responses may be sent to gorenbridge@aol.com.)

By Lynn Johnson Get Fuzzy

By Darby Conley

By Bob Thaves Hi and Lois

By Greg and Brian Walker, Chance Browne

By Jim Davis

Peanuts

By Charles Schulz

The Mining Journal 3C

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Community

The calendar

Bulletin Board Tribal appointments available MUNISING — Dr. Colin Irish is accepting appointments to provide medical services for tribal members, spouses and tribal employees. Irish’s office is located at the Grand Island Chippewa Community Center (Munising Tribal Health Center), 622 W. Superior St., Munising. Clinic hours are 8a.m. to IRISH 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Services offered at no cost for tribal members include medical, osteopathic, acupuncture, prescription medications, traditional medicine, home health nursing services, nutrition/health education counseling, behavioral health and addiction counseling and smoking cessation medication and counseling services.

For information or an appointment, call 387-4721.

Award nominations sought MARQUETTE — As part of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s annual celebration in April, the Month of the Young Child, the Upper Peninsula Association for the Education of Young Children is honoring young children and all those who make a positive difference in children’s lives with the Beacon Award.

The award was been created as a way to draw attention to outstanding individuals throughout the U.P. whose work with young children has contributed to early learning readiness and success in school. In April, UPAEYC asks each community to recognize the importance of early learning and early literacy in their area, and to celebrate the people and policies that bring early childhood education to young children.

Nominations for the Beacon Award will be considered from a broad range of qualifications such as service to children, family involvement, coordination of resources, and contributions to the field of early childhood education. UPAEYC will honor one Exemplary Early Childhood Professional and one Outstanding Partner in Early Education and Care. Winners will be announced during NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child, April 10-16.

The nomination deadline is noon March 28. Nomination forms are available at the U.P. Great Start Regional Child Care Resource Center, 104 Coles Drive, Suite F, Marquette or by calling 228-3362. Submit nominations to UPAEYC Month of the Young Child Committee, 530 N. Third St., L’Anse, MI 49946, or via e-mail to upbeaconaward@gmail.com.

Brain injury support group resumes MARQUETTE — The reconstituted Marquette area traumatic brain injury support group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Peter White Public Library.

Meetings will be held on the last Thursday of each month at the library.

For more information, call 226-2212.

Invasive plants workshop set MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Conservation District Rapid Response Invasive Plant Intervention Team will offer a workshop on non-native invasive plants March 29 and April 23 in Marquette.

For information or to register, call 226-2461 ext. 102.

Snowbound Book Club to meet MARQUETTE — The Snowbound Book Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 30 at Snowbound Books, 118 N. Third St., Marquette. The group will discuss the novel “Remembering Babylon” by David Malouf. New members are welcome.

For more information, call 228-4448.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing no later than one week before the event. Send to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855.

Thursday Overeaters Anonymous — “How It Works” meeting is 6:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, Marquette.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Early Bird meeting, 7-8 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Marquette. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline, 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.

12-Step Recovery Groups — offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.

Play Group — offered 10 a.m.noon Thursdays at the Marquette YMCA. Cost: free for YMCA members, $3 for others. For details call 2279622.

Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 10 a.m. Thursdays at St. John’s Church in Ishpeming.

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar — screenings, 11 a.m.-noon, Gwinn Senior Center. Free.

Cholesterol screen: $5. Call 225-4545 or 475-4545.

The Men’s Lunch Group — meets at 11 a.m. fourth Thursdays at Wahlstrom’s Restaurant, Harvey. For details call Phil Puotinen at 228-3910.

Marquette Beautification — and Restoration Committee meets at noon at the Landmark Inn. Mona Lang will discuss “Historic Preservation and It’s Economic Impact on Marquette.”

Alcoholics Anonymous — Women’s closed “Women’s Way” meeting at noon Thursdays, Marquette Missionary Church. Handicapped accessible. Call AA hotline at 249-4430.

Alcoholics Anonymous — meets at noon Thursdays at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Handicapped accessible.

Bridge — is played at 1 p.m.

Thursdays at the Superiorland Bridge Club, Suite 8 at the Westwood Mall, Marquette. Call 249-3529 for info/partners.

Farmer/Artisans Market — is 4-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Butler Theater in Ishpeming.

Art Adventures — After School Art Adventures for first through fifth grade students offered 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Thursdays through April 14 at the Peter White Public Library. Call 226-4320 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Sociable Seniors — meets at 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Bonanza Restaurant, Marquette. Call 360-9450.

TOPS — Group 1579 meets

Marriage a bore, hubby refuses counseling — so, now what?

ear Annie: I am 47 years old and am living with so many regrets. I married my husband because I did not think anyone else would ask me. I have never been in love with him.

Fast-forward 25 years.

Our children are off on their own. I have been in counseling, and my therapist suggested I bring my husband in with me. He has refused, saying there is nothing wrong with our relationship. We are intimate several times a week, and I do everything around the house. That is all he requires of a relationship.

But honestly, if he did come to counseling, how could I tell him that I am not attracted to him, that I never am aroused by him, that I love him like a brother? I am ready to ask for a divorce so I can try to find a passionate man to fall in love with. I want to feel needed and desirable.

Is this a lost cause at this late stage of my life? Is it better to strike out searching for love that I may never find? Or do I stay in this safe, amicable, boring marriage? — Jennifer Dear Jennifer: It is possible to find someone more exciting, but that tends to be temporary. It’s also possible to find passionate love, and that might free up your husband to find someone who

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX truly loves him, as well. Or you could discover that this marriage is more worthwhile than you believe and be sorry you left. If you are looking for a man to fulfill your fantasies, the odds are against you. You need to ask yourself that Ann Landers question: “Are you better off with or without him?” And only you can supply the answer.

Dear Annie: My husband and I discussed giving his five grown children annual cash gifts now instead of having them wait for an inheritance. The problem is, one of my stepsons, “Clark,” is 33 and has no interest in becoming employed. My husband has offered many times to pay for additional education, but he doesn’t want it.

Clark lives with his mother and stepfather. He is a

kind and thoughtful man who does not drink or use drugs. But his life seems to revolve around the Internet and TV. The cash gift we are considering is not that much, but it would enable Clark to continue living comfortably under his current circumstances. I worry it means he will never learn to provide for himself. I am concerned for his financial future. I looked into setting up an IRA for him, but he has to have earned some income to qualify.

My husband wants to treat all his children equally. How would you handle this situation? — Worried Stepmom Dear Stepmom: Treating all the children equally means just that — if your husband chooses to give annual cash gifts to one, he must do it for all. And unless Clark’s mother kicks him out, the extra income is unlikely to make a big difference. You can advise Clark to save the money for his upcoming “rainy days,” but he is a grown man, and his financial future is not your responsibility.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. E-mail questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611.

every Thursday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 440 Stoneville Road, Ishpeming.

Weigh-in at 5 p.m., meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Zumba Class — meets 5:306:30 p.m. Thursdays at Harvey Baptist Church. Cost is $3 per session, with proceeds going to missions around the world. For details, call 249-1013 and leave a message.

TOPS — Group 1372 meets every Thursday at Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road, Harvey. Weighin 5:30-6:10 p.m., meeting at 6:15 p.m. For details call 226-7930.

Stammtisch — German conversation table meets 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Upfront & Company in Marquette.

Open to learners and speakers of German at all levels.

Call Carol Strauss at 2271207 or Dirk Ahlers at 2255412.

Schizophrenics Anonymous — meets 6 p.m. Thursdays at 401 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette. Call 226-1077.

Bingo — is played at 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays at VFW Post 3165 in Negaunee.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Second Chance meeting is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Marquette Courthouse Annex, Room 41. Handicapped accessible.

Overeaters Anonymous — H.O.W. group meets 6:308:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Marquette.

Homework Night — program for kindergarten through high school students offered 7-9 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, Marquette. To volunteer, or for more information, call Danny Stone at 2251119 or visit marquettelutherans.org.

Cuong Nhu — class offered 79 p.m. Thursdays, Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. For details call 361-5282.

Chess — is played at 7 p.m.

Thursdays at the Masonic Center, 128 W. Washington St., Marquette. Free lessons available, chess sets and boards provided. Call 8691719.

ACOA — Adult Children of Alcoholics meets 7 p.m. Thursdays at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Negaunee. Handicapped accessible.

Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 7 p.m. Thursdays at Prince of Peace Church in Harvey.

Gamblers Anonymous — closed meeting, 7 p.m. (open meeting last Thursdays), First Presbyterian Church, Marquette. Mailing address: G.A., P.O. Box 34, Marquette, MI 49855. Call 2263610.

Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Michigamme Community Building.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Big Book group meets 7:30

Artisans / Farmers Market Thursdays in Ishpeming p.m. Thursdays, upstairs of Parties Unlimited in Ishpeming.

Narcotics Anonymous — “Never in the Dark” closed meeting is 7:30 p.m., Marquette General Hospital Mountain Room. Call 866506-6557.

Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Handicapped accessible.

Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Anthony’s Church in Gwinn.

Open meeting.

Handicapped accessible.

Narcotics Anonymous — open meeting is 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, corner of Elm and Chocolay, Munising. Call 866-3109077.

Friday Alcoholics Anonymous — Early Bird meeting, 7-8 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Marquette. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline at 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.

12-Step Recovery Groups — offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.

Skating — Drop-in figure skating 9-9:50 a.m., Olson Rink at Lakeview Arena.

Call 228-0490.

IHS 1962 — meets 9:30 a.m. last Fridays at the Country Grill in Ishpeming.

Skating — Preschool/parent and senior citizens, 1011:50 a.m., Lakeview Arena. Call 228-0490.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Women’s meeting, 10 a.m.

Fridays, Immanuel Lutheran Church basement, Negaunee.

Drop-in Hockey — noon12:50 p.m., Lakeview Arena. Call 228-0490.

Our Daily Bread — free lunch, noon-1 p.m., Salvation Army, 1009 W. Baraga, Marquette. Call 226-2241.

Alcoholics Anonymous — women’s closed “A Woman’s Way Through the 12 Steps” book discussion

meeting at noon, Marquette Missionary Church. Handicapped accessible. Call AA hotline at 249-4430.

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar — screenings, 1-3 p.m., Ishpeming Senior Center.

Free. Cholesterol screen: $5. Call 225-4545 or 4754545.

Open Skate — all ages, 1 to 2:50 p.m., Lakeview Arena.

Call 228-0490.

Jayne’s Bridge Club — plays 1 p.m. Fridays at the Marquette Senior Citizens Center. Call 225-1456. Partners guaranteed.

Screening — Ishpeming Senior Center sponsors blood pressure clinics, 1-3 p.m.

Fridays.

Alanon — meets 1 p.m. Fridays, Grace Episcopal Church, Ishpeming.

Sexual Abuse Survivors — support/outreach group for those abused by clergy/religious figures meets 4-6 p.m. last Fridays, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Marquette. All denominations welcome. Call 362-2602 for more information.

Ninjitsu — class offered 45:30 p.m. Fridays, Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. For details call 346-9054.

Fish Fry — is 5-7:30 p.m., Negaunee Eagles Club.

Free Community Meal — served 5-6:30 p.m. last Fridays at Wesley United Methodist Church, Ishpeming. Call 486-4681.

Free Community Meal — served 5-7 p.m. last Fridays at St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette. Call 226-6548.

Teen Night — is 6-10 p.m.

Fridays at First Baptist Church, Gwinn.

Free movies, games and popcorn. Call 346-6115.

All Ages Skating — 7-8:50 p.m. Fridays, Olson Rink at Lakeview Arena. Adults only skate 8-8:50 p.m., Russell Rink. Call 228-0490.

Marquette Folk Dancers — meet 7 p.m. Fridays at Northern Lights Martial Arts, 1500 W. Washington St., Marquette. For more info call 226-9617.

Reformers Unanimous — addiction classes meet 7-9 p.m. Fridays, Heritage Baptist Church, 3755 County Road 456, Skandia. Call the Rev. Lon Russell at 9427900 or 360-7901.

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