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Comment on Calendar – Community – 2012 Iditarod Winner to Speak – May 7 by Ann Rogers

Ann Rogers — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:52:13 +0000

The Iditarod routinely kills young, healthy dogs and it has to stop. Six dogs died in 2009, bringing the total known to 142. The dog deaths average nearly 4 a year. Two dogs died in this year’s Yukon Quest.

The distance is too long, and the conditions and terrain too grueling for the dogs. They are among the best-conditioned dogs in the world due to their training year-round, yet only about half of the dogs make it to the finish line. They are dropped due to injury, illness, or exhaustion. One musher of the eight who scratched so far was running with only half of the 16 dogs she started with. Another scratched after one of her dogs collapsed while running. All but one, who was injured, scratched “based on the best interest of” their dogs, which tells me that they cannot make it.

There are laws in at least 38 states against over-driving and over-working animals, which is exactly what the Iditarod does. The Alaska cruelty statue that would apply to the sled dogs was changed in 2008 to exempt them.

When the dogs are not racing or training they are each kept on a short chain, attached to their small enclosure; kept away from interacting with their kennel mates. This is considered inhumane and illegal in many communities.
Here, for example, is Dallas Seavey’s kennels: http://photos.igougo.com/pictures-l9709-p2-Willow_photos.html#541768.

Comment on Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers -Girl Scout Cookie Sale – Mar. 17 by Church ministry

Church ministry — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:47:37 +0000

This would be a great way to raise money for youth ministries.

Comment on Retired Bishop Mark F. Schmitt Dies in Wisconsin by Susan Gee

Susan Gee — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:38:26 +0000

Bishop Mark was a great role model, friend, spiritual leader and uncle. His first and foremost concern in life was thinking of others and helping others. He was a faithful servent always and someone we will keep close in heart always. Thanks Bishop Mark for all you kindness and love here on earth. We will miss you greatly but will carry on in your memory…until we meet again. Love, hugs and prayers. XO

Comment on Thursday Night Concert Series Grooves To Terracotta Half-Life by Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:38:29 +0000

Awesome article!!!

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Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:16:01 +0000

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Comment on ESPN Tailgate Tour Oct. 2 by David Mattson

David Mattson — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:20:35 +0000

Awsome can’t wait to go and neither can my little girl

Comment on Gwinn VFW Pasty Sale Feb. 14 by Theresa Dube-Stephan

Theresa Dube-Stephan — Sat, 21 May 2011 21:39:28 +0000

Hi Everyone,
My name is Theresa Dube-Stephan. I used to be a member of the Gwinn Ladies Auxiliary and I was also a bar tender for the men’s club when Jake Winters was the bar manager. You might remember my grandparents who used to come there quite often in the summers. Everett and Angie Sundberg or my parents, Lane and Judy Dawson. They owned Debbi Tours. I am writing to see if I can get the recipe for your pasty crust so I can make my own pasties. I sure miss the one’s I used to get fresh from your kitchen. My two son’s just loved them. I moved out West to Nevada and after eleven years I’ve moved back to Wisconsin where my two sons now live with their families. I’m still too far away to come and get them so I’d like to make them myself. If that would be alright I would really appreciate it if you could email me the recipe. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Theresa Dube-Stephan

Comment on Calendar – Community – Ishpeming/Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – RSVP Deadline – Mar. 17 by Paddy Palomaki

Paddy Palomaki — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:13:34 +0000

Adam Cates and the Big House Band will do a Contemporary Christian Worship Concert
at the Ishpeming Armory Friday July 7th and Thursday July 8th at 6:30 pm.
Free will offering will be taken. Sponsored by Parachurch Ministries of Ishpeming.

Comment on Superior Bike Fest in Marquette, MI Canceled 5/12/11 by Todd Noordyk

Todd Noordyk — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:10:15 +0000

I am sorry to hear about slow registrations. I spoke with 2 friends that always register at the end of the line. I think the Marquette business community will also miss this event.

Comment on Calendar – Music/Benefits/Fundraisers – Pine Mountain Music Festival Benefit Reception and Concert – May 12 by Bette Premo

Bette Premo — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:56:09 +0000

On Saturday, May 14, White Water will perform at 1:00 and again at 2:30 at the Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee. Light refreshments will be served. There is new seating in the performance space, but this concert is popular so come early for premium seating. Admission is free. Dean and Bette Premo have made music as White Water since 1985. For the special museum open house concerts, White Water will be joined by Houghton-based “fiddlers” Emma and Carrie Dlutkowski and their mother Susan (piano). Despite their young ages Emma and Carrie are long-time members of the U.P. classical music scene and for the last three years they have been frequent performers with White Water. In addition to old and new White Water favorite tunes and stories, the ensemble will feature the music of Konsta Jylhä (1910-1984), a folk-virtuoso who made the traditional pelimanni-style folk music a Finnish cultural phenomenon. The current Kaustinen Finland folk-virtuoso violinist, Mauno Järvelä, has made it his life work to document and make available to fiddlers worldwide the music of Konsta Jylhä. Järvelä provided the music to White Water. The White Water ensemble will have at least a dozen instruments on stage including hammer dulcimers, fiddles, mandolins, guitars, piano, and more.

Comment on Blues For Life Cancer Benefit This Weekend In Marquette, MI by Mr T

Mr T — Wed, 04 May 2011 18:51:01 +0000

I enjoyed the interview this morning. The members sounded great. Way to go on the new cd. You guys have a good legacy carved out. Keep doing good things.

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Tue, 03 May 2011 16:51:58 +0000

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Comment on Munising Bay Arts Festival June 28 by Frank Castiglione

Frank Castiglione — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:54:23 +0000

Just letting you know that the Munising Bay Arts Association is having their Arts Festival Saturday June 25 2011. It will be held in Munising at the Bay Shore Park and Marina from 9am to 4pm. There will be live music, the bread oven will be going and there will be a silent auction.
Thank you,
MBAA President
Frank Castiglione
387-3196

Comment on NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS AT NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY HOST ANNUAL POW WOW by Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:04:46 +0000

Very nice interview!

Comment on PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SPEAKS IN MARQUETTE by Mary L. Grabski

Mary L. Grabski — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:50:54 +0000

Sorry Mr. President, but Wisconsin can’t come along with you. Our new governor has already dashed our chances for having our spur of the new high speed rail dream with all its possibilities, avenues, and jobs. Walker has given away our share of the railway stimulus money, and California has grabbed our missed opportunity. Wisconsin will be left behind for at least four years, and then we will be trying to correct his devastation.

Comment on IT’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME! by Jess

Jess — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:04:53 +0000

Thank you for this and the cookie trivia contest! Very excited, and who doesn’t love the Girl Scouts and their wonderful cookies?

Comment on THE BLUES COME TO MARQUETTE by Aaron Marzec

Aaron Marzec — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:59:10 +0000

The last time that I heard blues this good was 27 August, 1990.

Comment on THE U.P. AS A NOVEL AND A FILM by Fred

Fred — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:39:33 +0000

Hey, I can’t wait to hear, read etc. your film. I love the life and times I had there. I would like to say that every generation from the U.P. would have a story. If you need some stories from the late 60′s and early 70′s let me help!!
Fred Newman

Comment on 13th Annual Ken “Otis”Pond Memorial Co-ed Slowpitch Softball Tournament by Kalabama Townie

Kalabama Townie — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:16:02 +0000

Three years ago, I was on vacation “up North” and stumbled upon some ladies carrying cases of beer from the party store over to the fields and I had to stop. That was the best weekend.

Comment on Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Crossroads Christian Academy Auction – April 22 by survivalist

survivalist — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:34:47 +0000

I know this was conducted . My friends also attended to this. But unfortunately I missed this because of my unpredicted business tour. When you are going to organize this again?? If so, please PM me.