Bay College golf outing registration open

The Bay College Foundation, Alumni Association and Norse Athletics will host the 32nd “Swing for Scholarships” Bay College Golf Outing on Thursday, July 20 at the Escanaba Country Club. The event begins with registration at 11:00 am ET and a golf shotgun start at 12:00 pm ET (noon). Lunch, hospitality on the course, live and silent auctions, course contests, and an exceptional steak and shrimp dinner will follow. All proceeds from the golf outing support student success through scholarships. Over the years, this event has helped over 388 academically deserving students achieve their educational goals at Bay College. The format is a four-person scramble, choosing the best ball on the team for each shot. Anyone hitting a ‘Hole in One’ on hole 13 will win a brand-new vehicle sponsored by Riverside Chevrolet. Space is limited. To register, call the Bay College Foundation at 906-217-1700, email foundation@ baycollege.edu or visit www.baycollege.edu/golf. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, with benefits that include everything from signage and media recognition, to a golf team at no additional charge. For more information regarding sponsorships, visit www. baycollege.edu/golf. (Photo courtesy of Bay College)

Ishpeming Area Historical Society celebrates Ishpeming’s 150th Anniversary with full slate of events in June

Historic Places Home Tour Fundraiser from Noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 25

Ishpeming Area Historical Society will feature The Mather (formally The Mather Inn) and Bethel Lutheran Church. Learn about the history of this historic building and tour some “behind the scenes” places in The Mather. The Mather is located at 107 E. Canda St., Ishpeming. Refreshments will be offered at the Bethel Lutheran Church located at 333 E. Ridge St., Ishpeming (a short walk from The Mather), plus, enjoy a history presentation and a walk through of the church. Tickets are a suggested $10 donation to the society, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Advance tickets will be available by mid-June at the Main Street Antique Mall in Ishpeming. Tickets can also be obtained on the day of the event at The Mather and at the Bethel Lutheran Church. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. For more information call the Main Street Antique Mall at 906- on Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18. A BioBlitz is a rapid survey of an area’s biological features conducted by citizen scientists. Volunteers in the inaugural survey in 2017 identified 27 species of birds, 120 species of plants, 7 species of mammals and five species of reptiles, amphibians and fish. This follow-up will take place exactly six years after the first Community Forest BioBlitz and will revisit the same sites. The results will help answer important questions about biodiversity in this area. Activities will commence at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, at which time volunteers will receive instructions and equipment and divide into four groups (plants, mammals, birds, and amphibians/reptiles/ fish). Each group will evaluate three sites between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, and the mammal group will have an evening foray to find nocturnal creatures. The event is free, and camping along the Deer Creek, a Yellow Dog tributary, will be available for those who wish to participate on both days. Snacks and dinner will be served to Saturday’s volunteers, and breakfast and snacks will be provided on Sunday morning. Contact the Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve office at 906-435-9223 or email ydwp@yellowdogwatershed.

486-8680, or check the Ishpeming Area Historical Society Facebook page. Detailed information will also be in the Ishpeming Area Historical Society summer newsletter.

Screening of ‘Anatomy of a Murder’ at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 29

The Ishpeming Area Historical Society presents A Big Screen Showing of the classic 1959 film ‘Anatomy of a Murder’ on the anniversary of the preview of the movie. The film, which was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, was filmed entirely on location in Marquette County. The screening will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 29 at the W. C. Peterson Auditorium in Ishpeming High School, 319 E. Division Street. Admission is free of charge; donations will be accepted to help defray the license and venue fees. For more information call the Main Street Antique Mall at 906-4868680.

Cemetery tour at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 30 org for more information. Admission is free, but participants should register online at yellowdogwatershed.org/ events/.

The Ishpeming Area Historical Society will again host its popular Ishpeming cemetery tour with a new group of interesting citizens, including Frederick Braastad, John W. Jochim and A. A. Anderson. Tour will be hosted by Ishpeming historian, Karen Kasper. The tour will kick off on at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 30 and will begin at the sexton’s office. This is a walking tour and will last about an hour. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. The suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for students 12-17, and children under 12 are free. All proceeds from the tour will benefit the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. The 2023 cemetery tour will continue on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. through July and August, starting July 11. For more information call the Main Street Antique Mall at 906-486-8680.

DNR introducing new flag system for beach safety

To help boost awareness of changing conditions at Great Lakes beaches and save lives, double red warning flags are now in place at state-designated swim beaches along the Great Lakes in Michigan state parks. It’s a change to the Great Lakes flag warning system that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources began integrating last year at several state parks “We actively reevaluate our safety measures and public education efforts, especially when it comes to Great Lakes safety,” said Ron Olson, DNR Parks and Recreation chief.

“Many people underestimate the power of the Great Lakes and don’t always understand how quickly even the most experienced swimmer can get into a life-threatening situation and swept away. That’s why the DNR is committed to making beach safety and public education a top priority.”

Olson said the increase in accidents and drownings on the Great Lakes in recent years is more than concerning.

According to the Great Lakes Surf

Rescue Project, which tracks drownings across Michigan, there have been 1,170 Great Lakes drownings since 2010, with 108 of those drownings in 2022 alone. When double red flags are raised at state beaches, beachgoers are not allowed to enter the water from the beach. Unless otherwise directed, visitors can still enjoy spending time on the beach when double red flags are up. Such closures/limits can also be identified by park signage and/or by verbal communication from DNR parks or law enforcement staff. Flag color designations are as follows: Double red flag means water access closed; red flag means a high hazard with high surf and/or strong currents and beachgoers are recommended to stay on the beach; yellow flag means medium hazard with moderate surf and/or currents and beachgoers should watch for dangerous currents or high waves; green flag means low hazard with calm conditions and beachgoers may enter the water but should still exercise caution.

MDARD awards grants

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) awarded 22 Rural Development Fund Grants designed to promote the sustainability of land-based

Five early iconographic “Jesuit rings” and stone arrowheads signifying the coming together of two different worlds here in Marquette County. The GLO#3 Archaeological Site, a circa 1630s era winter hunting campsite, and the incredible finds in that location will be discussed during a Marquette Regional History Center event entitled “New Findings, New Conclusions: GLO#3 Archaeological Site.” The past two summers produced more glass beads and findings from the site. Jim Paquette will present on the site work and what the cultural material tells us about those who came before us in what is now Marquette County. A $5 donation is suggested for the event, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. on June 14. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906-226-3571. (Photo courtesy of Jim Paquette) industries and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities. Upper Peninsula-based grant include:

City of Negaunee- $100,000 – Water main replacement in downtown Negaunee to allow various businesses to connect and install fire suppression systems where they are needed.

Delta County Road Commission$100,000 – Upgrade the 1-mile segment of CR-434 from a gravel road to a paved all-season road to provide a vital link in the farm to market road network.

EPIC: Educational Partnership in the Community - $100,000 – Promoting safe and affordable child care through the addition of supervised and trained care volunteers to assist with infant and toddler care to implement EPIC’s Child Care Compliance and Volunteer Sustainability Program.

Iron Ore Recreation Authority$56,000 – Project to improve trail maintenance equipment, add administration with volunteer support, and to maintain this asset for the physical, mental and economic fitness of the community.

Jack Pine Lodge UP, LLC - $85,500 – Expansion project to accommodate additional full RV and camper trailer rental sites to improve the economic impact for the community.

Kiwanis Ski Club- $100,000 –Project to continue generating income through the KSC events by renovating the complex, adding an elevator to the ski jump tower and expanding tourism/non-ski jumping events held throughout the year.

Marquette County Land Bank Authority- $50,000 (Marquette) – This project is addressing the lack of affordable/attainable housing options for many county residents and municipalities by providing target market analysis and implementation.

River Trails, LLC- $100,000 – Enhance the existing trail system near MTU by planning for future protection of the Pilgrim River to create economic benefit for future homeowners and development community.

Skinny Pete’s, LLC- $40,600 –Project to address the critical need to meet the demand of customers and promote a more efficient workday for staff while providing capacity to service more businesses to the success of our local economy.

Superior Sawmill, INC- $100,000 – Infrastructure expansion and business development to provide southern

Marquette County contractors and residents with a rural supply of lumber and employment opportunities.

Wilson Enterprises, Inc- $100,000 – Project to provide a wide variety of crucial benefits to the local economy including: increases in purchases of raw forestry materials, order increase in containers, increase production of Michigan products, additional jobs, and packaging from an upper peninsula business.

906 Technologies, LLC- $70,000 – Broadband Phase 1- Improving the City of Negaunee’s broadband infrastructure to support the accelerating need for technology access to unserved areas.

EGLE provides funding for dam upgrades

Sixteen Michigan dams will receive grant funding to help reduce risks and protect residents. The funding is through the Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program (DRRGP) authorized by the Michigan Legislature last year. This grant program aims to provide private owners with resources for proper management of existing dams and reduce the overall risk of dam failure in Michigan. Some $15.3 million is authorized for work ranging from dam removals to critical maintenance.

Upper Peninsula grants include: Alger, $2,320,497. To the Forest Lake Property Owners Association for the rehabilitation of the now failed Forrest Lake Dam due to the May 2020 flooding disaster. These funds are appropriated out of Section 309 of 2022 PA 53 for communities directly impacted by the flooding. These funds will be used to rehabilitate the structure and bring the dam back into regulation with Part 315 provisions.

Marquette, $473,724. To A. Lindberg & Sons, Inc. for a partial removal of the high-hazard Carp River Intake Dam. The upper portion of the spillway will be removed, lowering the reservoir an additional 10 feet, greatly reducing the risk to health and habitat and potentially lowering the overall hazard classification of the dam.

Visit Keweenaw funds development projects

Visit Keweenaw awarded $45,000 toward eight different projects to enhance visitor experiences and community development initiatives in the Keweenaw region. Destination Development Awards recognize projects every year that leverage unique characteristics of communities to create exceptional experiences for residents and visitors. 2023 awards were dis-

Zero

Art gallery looking for a few friends

The Zero Degrees Art Gallery has been serving the Marquette area since 2010, with a focus on providing local artists a venue to show and sell their work and giving the community a place to see and purchase high quality art. Increasing costs have spurred a new fundraising campaign called “Friends of Zero Degrees.” As a 501 C3 organization, any contribution will be tax deductible. Those interested in becoming a Zero Degrees Art Gallery friend can stop by the gallery at 525 North Third St. in Marquette. (Photo courtesy of Zero Degrees Art Gallery) tributed to a range of projects – including park renovation, interpretive signs and park/trail maintenance.

The Ahmeek Village/Fire Department was awarded $15,000 toward its efforts to renovate and improve Gabriel Chopp Park in Ahmeek. The project will construct a new bandstand and bathroom facilities.

The Carnegie Museum in the city of Houghton was awarded $8,450 and will reinvigorate and improve the “Houghton Geo Walk/Bike” tour that includes about 30 sites through Houghton. Each spot will have an interpretive sign identifying and explaining a feature of the Keweenaw’s geology. The project will relocate new boulders to the Houghton Waterfront to enhance the visual experience.

The Copper Harbor Trails Club received $5,000 toward a major project at the Trails End Campground in Copper Harbor. The Orchard Trail is a vision of the club and is an easy trail for walkers, joggers and young mountain bikers to enjoy. The club will add skills features and make the trail even more friendly for beginners. The trail will be free to ride on and will be open to the public.

The city of Houghton was awarded $4,000 to bring in an artist to complete a mural project on the 600 block parking garage across from The Vault Hotel. The city says art installations like murals improve cultural infrastructure and can attract more visitor retention. It contributes to the community’s art scene and the location will decorate a bare concrete structure.

The Houghton County Historical Society will receive $3,500 to erect interpretive signs for historical exhibits at the Houghton County Historical Museum in Lake Linden. Other signs lack details and need to be fixed or upgraded. This includes the mill office and fire station buildings left from the Lake Linden mill complex, which operated from 1867 to 1959.

The Keweenaw ATV Club is awarded $240 to purchase new donation collection boxes. The club will buy 24 collection boxes that will be distributed to various locations and businesses to raise money for the club, which improves riding conditions for visitors and residents.

Keweenaw Search and Rescue will get $5,144 to procure eight GPS units for rescue vehicles. There are 40 members on this new search team, which was formed in 2022 in response to the growing number of outdoor recreationists in the Keweenaw. The team’s mission is to be ready to respond to any emergencies in the Keweenaw and knowing your exact GPS location can be crucial in a crisis.

Painesdale Mine Shaft, Inc. received $3,600 for maintaining the former Champion #4 mine site. The mine would like to add a large interpretive sign along its trail to inform users about the mine and to invite them to explore the historic site.

Business in brief

SUNNY 101.9, WKQS-FM has been named Station of the Year in the Commercial Radio category by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. The selection comes after the station was recognized with 13 awards in the 2022 Broadcast Excellence Awards and marks the third time in the last four years that station has received the honor.

The Preserve, LLC recently announced the approval of a Special Use Permit for Kona Hills Campground in Sands Township. This milestone is a major step forward for Kona Hills, allowing the campground to finalize and submit its application at the State level to the Michigan Environment, Great Lakes, And Energy (EGLE) office. Kona Hills Campground plans to offer 50-site tent only campsites across 80 acres of wooded land. The campground is located in the northeastern corner of Sands Township, 200 feet above Lake Superior on top of a Kona Dolomite rock outcropping for which the campground is named. There will be no sewer or electric hookups on site and no RVs allowed. Day use will be allowed for the general public.

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MTU approves new residence hall

The Board of Trustees for Michigan Technological University recently voted to approve a number of new initiatives on campus, including plans to build a new residence hall for undergraduate students. Michigan Tech’s new residence hall will house more than 500 second-year and upper-division students, tentatively beginning in fall 2025. It will be located at the east side of campus on Highway 41, just east of the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, and is slated to offer suites with both single- and double-occupancy bedrooms and semiprivate baths. Planning activities will begin this summer, and construction will start later this year. According to Michigan Tech President Rick Koubek, increasing demand for a Michigan Tech education is driving the need for a new residence hall.

“With enrollment expanding at the University, access to contemporary, affordable housing is a high priority for Michigan Tech,” said Koubek. “This vote by the Board of Trustees supports an exciting era of growth for the University and enables us to meet the needs of future Tech students through our campus master planning efforts.”

The university’s last two incoming classes were the largest since 1984, and domestic applications for fall 2023 are up 33% from last year — a new record. Vice President for University Relations and Enrollment John Lehman said he expects this year’s incoming class to be comparably strong both in number and academic credentials. He also echoed Koubek’s sentiments about the sustained demand for a Michigan Tech education.

“College enrollment in STEM and STEM-related degrees is on the rise, fueled by the realization that these fields offer the hottest job prospects,” said Lehman. “As the demand for cutting-edge technology, innovation and scientific breakthroughs continues to shape the world, students who have a very real desire to make meaningful contributions to society are increasingly drawn to the fields that hold the key to the future.”

The MTU Board of Trustees’ proactive commitment to expanded on-campus student housing will complement the smart, measured growth in enrollment the University anticipates over the next few decades, Lehman added.

Andrew Storer, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, said the residential nature of undergraduate programs is a critical part of the Michigan Tech experience.

“As Michigan Tech grows, we recognize the need to provide expanded housing options to ensure that we can continue to deliver an outstanding experience to our students,” Storer said.

The new residence hall is among a handful of near-term priorities outlined in Tech’s campus master plan. Other near-term priorities include renovations to existing academic and research spaces, as well as the Memorial Union Building; construction of the H-STEM Engineering and Health Technologies Complex, which is on schedule for completion by fall 2024; and construction of the Center for Convergence and Innovation, which will co-house the College of Computing and the College of Business. MM

NMU board sets new room and board rates

The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved room and board rates for the 20232024 academic year, along with three new academic programs: a master of science in applied sports and exercise psychology; a graduate certificate in applied clinical psychology; and a cosmetology hair culturist certificate.

The cost of a standard double room with the base required meal plan and comprehensive fee will be $5,946 per semester, an increase of $221. The full rate schedule will be available at nmu. edu/housing/rates.

“Some of the factors driving up housing and dining costs include an anticipated increase of 8% or more in food prices, annual utility rate increases, and personnel costs associated with rising student wages and increased staffing and compensation levels,” said Gavin Leach, vice president for Finance and Administration.

Both the master’s in applied sports and exercise psychology and the graduate certificate in applied clinical psychology will be offered in the fall semester.

In other action, the board:

-Granted a posthumous associate of arts degree in general university studies to the parents of Carson Needham, an NMU student who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash downstate while returning to campus. The presentation followed a moment of silence for Needham.

-Presented a signed resolution supporting NMU’s adoption of the international Okanagan Charter, a frame- work for becoming a “health and wellbeing promoting” campus, to Abigail Wyche, assistant vice president of Wellbeing. NMU is one of 17 higher education institutions in the U.S. and two in Michigan to sign the charter.

-Approved a five-pillar divisional leadership structure and related reporting changes. The existing divisions of Finance and Administration and Academic Affairs will be joined by three new divisions: Northern Student Experience; People, Culture and WellBeing; and Student Affairs and Success.

-Authorized $1.6 million in remaining design services that will advance the Harden Hall renovation to construction and move preparation.

-Approved Board Chair Steve Young’s recommendations to fold the Extended Learning & Community Engagement committee into Academic Affairs. The following new trustees were appointed to existing committees: Steve Lindberg and Greg Toutant, Academic Affairs and Ad-Hoc Policy Review; and Brigitte LaPointe-Dunham, Finance.

-Recognized James Haveman as a Trustee Emeritus. Haveman was appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to serve the remaining term of a vacated position on the NMU Board of Trustees from Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2020. He advocated for the board’s investment in creating a new NMU Center for Rural Health and later led a comprehensive review of the university’s mental health services.

By Sid Sivakumar / EditEd By Will Shortz

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