Friday, May 10, 2024
The Mining Journal 5A
Region
Spring is prime time
for seasonal allergies
By R.R. BRANSTROM (PA-C) Ashley Beaudry at to something besides aller-
Escanaba Daily Prss
Doctor’s Park in Escana- gies, a person should see
ESCANABA — With ba. “Most people do well a doctor. Beaudry point-
the onset of spring, many with nasal sprays. There’s ed out that since it’s the
people experience season- a variety of those, whether upper respiratory system
al allergies — also called it’s a nasal antihistamine that’s usually affected by
hay fever or allergic rhini- or a nasal steroid spray. allergies, it can be “tricky”
tis — caused by the pres- Those are usually a safe to know whether the root
ence of pollen, mold, and first place to go.” of one’s symptoms might
other small particles in For the most part, said be something that presents
the air. The most common Beaudry, antihistamines similarly, like the common
symptoms, according to a are safe to take, and cold or a respiratory infec-
local healthcare provider, some people take them tion.
include runny nose or con- long-term. There are
While
antihistamines
gestion; red, itchy, watery oral antihistamines that — allergy-specific — are
eyes; postnasal drip, which come in pill form, like safe to take long-term,
can lead to a sore throat, Claritin (loratadine), Al- other treatments are not.
hoarseness and cough; and legra (fexofenadine) and The nasal spray Afrin
occasionally plugged ears Zyrtec (cetirizine), which (oxymetazoline), for ex-
from the sinus pressure. are also over-the-counter, ample, and other decon-
Usually these symptoms but the recommendation gestants like Sudafed
Among major projects scheduled for Fort Wilkins State Historical Park this summer is
replacing the roofs of the three officers’ barracks. (Daily Mining Gazette photo)
Visitors are welcome: Fort Wilkins
State Park is open this summer
By GRAHAM JAEHNIG ADA-compliant and that but we’re starting to see
can be managed.
While each person has a pecially if someone has cause rebound congestion
different level of allergy other conditions or is on if used for longer than
sensitivity and immunity, other drugs. the recommended period
the general reaction to an “From one standpoint, (three days for Afrin, five
is to consult a doctor, es- (pseudoephedrine)
can
allergen is for the body they’re mostly safe, to seven for Sudafed).
to create an immune re- but… because they can The resulting affliction,
sponse by releasing his- cause some dryness and which often feels like an
tamines with the intent of other side effects that extra-stuffy nose, can be
protecting the body from might interfere with ei- even more unpleasant than
the foreign substance. This ther other medicines or the original issue.
Houghton Daily
Mining Gazette
COPPER HARBOR — $1,000,000 project is part
sort of thing.”
Funding
more and more decay and
the parts falling down.”
While the stockade is be-
for
Despite rumors that the of proposed $2.23 million ing repaired, the original
Fort Wilkins State Park in relief funding through the east gate, between the mar-
will be closed this summer, American Rescue Plan Act ried enlisted men’s quarters
can result in inflammation chronic conditions, it’s For severe allergic reac-
and excessive mucus. probably safe to take, tions, a doctor may rec-
the park, including the fort (ARPA).
complex and the light-
house, will be open as usu- ground will close in August,
and the bakery will also be
While the west camp- reconstructed.
“Most people should be but always good to run ommend care from a spe-
able to safely take over- by your provider just to cialist. Allergists perform
the-counter medications, make sure that there’s tests to determine causes
specifically things that are no overlapping interac- and in some cases perform
not typically poorly toler- tions,” Beaudry said. allergen immunotherapy
ated,” said Family Medi- If there is any doubt as to to reduce a person’s sen-
cine Physician Assistant whether symptoms are due sitivity.
“With that, we’re going
al throughout the summer. the east loop, sanitation sta- to build, based on a historic
However, from August tion and camper cabin will photograph from the 1860s,
2024 through the spring of remain open. the original finials that sort
2025, the park’s west loop The new shower and toi- of led people into the fort, as
of the of the campground let facility is not the only well as the gate that was at-
will be closed for the con- major project scheduled for tached to the east part of the
struction of a new toilet this year. Other projects in- stockade.”
and shower building.
clude replacement of stock-
The roofs all the three of-
“The building will get a ade fence and glazing on ficers’ barracks, known as
complete tear down/rebuild all windows, construct new Officers’ Row will be re-
of the west campground roofs on officer quarters, placed.
Delta County Administrator
Young gets board review
shower facility,” Barry replacement of siding as
James, administrator at the needed on officer quarters, done was back in 1994,”
Michigan Iron Industry Mu- at $870,000. James said. “The ARPA
seum, Negaunee, and histor- James said the stockade, funds will also fund some
“The last time those were
By ILSA MINOR
Escanaba Daily Press
of office as a result of the county and said the
Tuesday’s recall elec- board had praised her
ical exhibits and interpre- which spans two sides of the painting on larger portions
tation at Fort Wilkins State fort, is in dire need of repair. of buildings and also some
Park, Copper Harbor, said. Repairs include replacing foundation work.”
ESCANABA — As one tion, which was spurred actions when the airport
of the Delta County Board by the firing of Young’s was temporarily with-
of Commissioner’s last predecessor, Former Del- out an administrator. He
actions before the polls ta County Administrator also highlighted her work
closed Tuesday and the Emily DeSalvo. Had the and relationships with the
makeup of the board was review been postponed, county’s various depart-
radically shifted by voters, the commissioners may ment heads.
“That was built in 1964, more than 900 cedar posts
so it’s had a good run, but that are nine to 12 inches in sets of chimneys throughout
with these funds, we’re not diameter. the fort were repaired, and
only able to build new, but “Those were put in by the there are some remaining,
James said, in 2014, 14
it will be a better experience WPA in 1941,” James said, along with the bakery, that
for our visitors and more “so they’ve had a good run, need repairs.
the board held a review not have been able to re-
“We also agreed that
of County Administrator view Young at all. Wheth- communication could be
Ashleigh Young. The re- er or not they will be able improved in some areas,
view served as the first to review her in the future these would be areas of
— and potentially last — depends on the outcomes need and of timelines,”
time Young was reviewed of the commissioners’ said Moyle.
Iron Mountain city
election workers to get
pay increase
by the board members re- re-election bids during the
sponsible for her hire. August primary and the commissioners to speak
The review was a late ad- November general elec- on her accomplishments
dition to the commission- tion. since her hire. She also
er’s agenda. Commission- The closed session was highlighted her work at
Young was asked by the
ers Steve Viau and John held after the final public the airport, but went on to
Malnar argued the review comment period — a cour- include her work on updat-
should be tabled to a later tesy employed by many ing county policies and to
meeting, as they had not municipalities to prevent create a new department
turned in their evaluation members of the public to be responsible for the
sheets. However, com- from waiting around to county’s parks.
By JIM ANDERSON
Iron Mountain
Daily News
cheau, clerk-treasurer.
The council’s approval tion cost.
came Monday in a 4-1 vote,
about $750 to a typical elec-
In the Aug. 6 primary
missioners Bob Petersen, speak — and lasted just
Dave Moyle and Bob Bar- over a half hour.
ron all voted to move for- “Certainly, she has come And since they are a des-
ward with the review. in under a very atypical tination now, let’s keep
“I would like to contin- situation. These last 16 them that way,” she said.
ue with it. Just because months have been not very As she closed her state-
“The parks are back in
IRON MOUNTAIN — with council member Mark election, city voters will
Election workers in Iron Wickman voting no. Coun- be asked to approve a pay
Mountain will see a pay cil members Pam Maule increase for council mem-
increase, their first since and Cathy Tomassoni were bers. They now receive
2019, under a new scale ap- absent. the same as in 1985. The
proved by the city council. Wickman said he’s not council learned Monday
The highest new wage will against a fair wage but sug- that ballot language for the
be $18 per hour for chair- gested waiting until there’s proposal was approved by
persons, up from the current a problem recruiting staff the state.
Delta County’s hands.
we haven’t turned in our easy, and so I’m hoping ments, Young thanked the
evaluation doesn’t mean that she will have smooth- commission and described
we can’t meet with Miss. er sailing, as will the coun- the last 16 months with
Young and discuss it with ty,” Moyle said upon the the commissioners as “an
her. Whoever hasn’t turn board’s return to open ses- adventure.”
$15. E-poll book operators before offering higher pay.
If the change in the city
will receive $17 per hour Some civic-minded people charter is approved, council
while election inspectors are willing do the important member pay will rise to $30
will receive $16 per hour, work regardless of the com- per meeting — up from the
in their evaluation yet can sion.
get that in to her tomor- In a report of the board’s by the commission about
row,” said Petersen. review, Moyle stressed modifying Young’s com-
Petersen, Moyle and Young’s financial back- pensation in any way fol-
Barron were voted out ground as a benefit to lowing the review.
There was no discussion
both up from $13.50.
Each election has three
chairs, three E-poll opera- rates paid by neighboring rent cap is $500.
tors and about 10 inspec- municipalities, ranging from The council, in other busi-
tors, City Manager Jordan a high of $24.24 to $18.88 ness, scheduled a public
Stanchina said. per hour for positions in hearing for 6 p.m. Monday,
“The goal of the increased Breitung Township to a low May 20, on the proposed
compensation is retain staff of $16 to $14 in Norway, 2024-25 fiscal year bud-
and compensate for the where food is provided. get. A final copy will be
complexity of running an Stanchina said the ap- available a week before the
pensation, he said.
current $10 — but capped
Micheau provided the at $1,500 per year. The cur-
election,” said Isaac Mi- proved increase may add hearing.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ECONOMIC STABILITY ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Rules for Rule Set “Food Assistance Program”
MOAHR Rule Division No. 2023-41 HS
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Department) will hold a public hearing to receive public
comments on amending the rule set, Food Assistance Program.
June 12, 2024-9:00 A.M.
Grand Tower Building
235 S. Grand Avenue-Dempsey Room 1st Floor
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Email: MDHHS-AdminRules@michigan.gov
The rules provide the eligibility and expectations by the Department for the food stamp recipient in order to continue to
receive food stamp assistance. The child support cooperation standard will be rescinded in the food assistance program
(FAP) rules as it has been found to create barriers and suspension of the food assistance program to the detriment of the
family. Families will continue to be eligible for child support services at any time they choose to participate.
By authority conferred on the department director of health and human services by section 6 of 1939 PA 280, MCL
400.6. The rule set takes effect October 1, 2024. These rules are published on the Michigan Government web site at
may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following address:
Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: Mary E. Brennan/Nicole Denson Sogbaka
Grand Tower Building
235 S. Grand Avenue- 2nd Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
Telephone: 517-242-9634
E-mail: MDHHS-AdminRules@michigan.gov
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until Friday, June 14, 2024.
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