Thursday, August 3, 2023
The Mining Journal 5A
Region
Waterfront
Arts Festival
returns Saturday
Coordinated by Bonifas
Art Center
Jarmo Sareva, consul general of Finland in
NewYork, toured the Copper Country Monday
and Tuesday, including a stop at the Suomi
Restaurant for pannukakku. (Houghton Daily
Mining Gazette photo)
By Escanaba
Daily Press staff
ESCANABA
There will a kids’ activity
tent, which this year fea-
This tures tie-dyeing with the
—
weekend’s upcoming Wa- YES Program; a selection
terfront Art Festival, put of food vendors, includ-
together by the Bonifas ing The French Fry Facto-
Arts Center, will be held ry, The Grateful Cheese,
at Ludington Park around Norm’s Fries, shaved ice
the Karas Bandshell from and kettle corn; live per-
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. formances, beginning with
Admission is free.
The Remnants Barber-
Bonifas is celebrating shop Chorus performing
“50 Years in the Making,” the national anthem, the
and this year’s festival Escanaba City Band from
marks the culmination of 10 to 11 a.m., belly danc-
Escanaba’s first ever “Art ers at 11:15, the Escana-
Week,” which has included ba Summer Choir 12:30,
jewelry-making and paint- additional
performances
ing workshops and culi- by The Remnants and fa-
nary demonstrations at the ther-daughter duo Pink Vi-
marketplace on the 1500 olin later in the afternoon.
Finnish ambassador visits
block of Ludington Street.
There will also be an art
By Houghton Daily
Mining Gazette
HOUGHTON — A Finn-
ish ambassador got his first
taste of the Copper Country
this week.
The center has become
a hub of Finnish Amer-
ican culture, both for its
historical and genealog-
ical resources and for its
cultural programming. It’s
been characterized as the
“Smithsonian of Finnish
America,” Sareva said.
opportunity for people
here to see for themselves
what the startup scene and
ecosystem in Finland is all
about, and then make pro-
ductive connections,” he
said.
Finland’s inroads will con-
tinue, Sareva said.
Art Week activities contin- raffle tent; a henna artist;
ue through Thursday, and the “Young Artists Mar-
“The new government
that we have in place is very
firmly committed to further
strengthening our relations
with the United States,” he
said.
sign-up is still available.
ket”, where kids can set
As of Tuesday, 41 ven- up and sell their own arts
dors are signed up for Sat- and crafts; and of course,
urday’s festival. The Boni- experienced artists with
fas Arts Center is planning work for sale in a variety
the layout at the park, of media, including pho-
which they say may look a tography, pottery, jewel-
little different this year to ry, painting, prints, fibers,
accommodate everything. wood, and more.
Jarmo Sareva, who serves
as Finland’s consul general
in New York, toured the
area Monday and Tuesday.
He was in the Midwest to
attend Finn Fest. With this
summer’s closing of Fin-
landia University and the
subsequent effort to pre-
serve the Finnish American
Heritage Center, he wanted
to tie in a visit here.
“I contacted (Honorary
U.P. Finnish Consul) Jim
(Kurtti), and he very kind-
ly promised to facilitate
my trip here,” Sareva said.
“And of course in my job I
would sooner or later have
come here anyway, because
this is the center of Finnish
America.”
The top priority of Sare-
va’s visit was the Finnish
American Heritage Center,
one of the important Fin-
landia University proper-
ties being sought for pres-
ervation by the Finlandia
Foundation, an unaffiliated
Pasadena, California-based
group focused on Finn-
ish American culture. The
foundation became in-
volved after Finlandia Uni-
versity’s March announce-
ment it would close at the
end of the academic year.
Although Sareva can’t
speak to the status of the
foundation’s efforts to pre-
serve the properties, “things
look good in the sense of
saving the archives and the
collection,” he said.
Sareva also saw some
of the Finnish cultural re-
sources in the area, such as
the Finnish Theme Com-
mittee of Hancock, which is
the Finlandia Foundation’s
local chapter, and the Han-
ka Homestead.
“It was a great visit, and I
think all Finnish Americans
must be grateful to the vol-
unteers who run and main-
tain the site,” he said.
Sareva’s visit comes at
a time when the relation-
ship between the U.S. and
Finland is closer than ever.
Finland was recently ap-
proved as a member of the
North Atlantic Treaty Or-
ganization; Finland and the
U.S. are now negotiating a
bilateral defense coopera-
tion treaty. Trade between
the countries has also rapid-
ly increased, with the U.S.
recently for the first time
becoming Finland’s top ex-
port target.
Sareva had three main
takeaways from his visit.
First, the Finnish Ameri-
can Heritage Center was
“grander than I actually
thought,” with a vast col-
lection, he said. He was also
impressed by a Winter War
exhibit at the Jutila Center.
“Things like this, when
they all are added up to-
gether, it is important,” he
said. “It’s something that
needs to be preserved.”
Second, he said, the ar-
ea’s economy is strong and
becoming more versatile.
He mentioned Houghton
County’s status as the only
U.P. county to gain popula-
tion in the 2020 census.
“In addition to traditional
industries, there’s a pretty
booming recreational and
hospitality industry here
because of the clean air,
nature, the lake, and there’s
also the growth of the tech
sector here that is behind
the increasing resiliency of
the economy here,” he said.
He’s also seen firsthand
the Copper Country’s en-
during connection to Fin-
land.
“Therefore, it’s an asset,
it’s a resource, not only lo-
cally or statewide, among
Finnish Americans,” he
said. “It’s something that
needs to be preserved for
global use, including re-
searchers in Finland and
those who want to come
here and learn more about
the history and heritage of
Finnish American immi-
grants.”
Sareva also met with lo-
cal government officials,
including Hancock City
Manager Mary Babcock
and Houghton County Ad-
ministrator Ben Larson.
He also made a trip to the
MTEC SmartZone, includ-
ing meeting with the lead-
ers of Orbion.
Sareva’s noticed a “vi-
brant network” of exchang-
es economically and cultur-
ally between stakeholders
here and their counterparts
in Finland. He’d like to see
business ties strengthened
in the area. Because of sim-
ilarities he noted between
the tech industry here and
in Finland, he’s suggested a
delegation of local econom-
ic development officials
travel there to meet with
their Finnish counterparts.
One possible meeting spot
is Slush, an annual startup
and tech event in Helsinki.
“It could provide a great
Manistique cemetery scene
of ‘living history’ event
By Escanaba
Daily Press staff
Namara; cigar maker Peter
Zimmerman; Manistique’s
MANISTIQUE — The first school teacher, Jennie
past comes alive when the Mutart; Charles Ackerman,
Schoolcraft County Histor- who worked for the Chi-
ical Society hosts a “living cago Lumbering Company
history” event at Lakeview as a carpenter and a stone
Cemetery in Manistique mason; Edith MacLeod
from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
who as a female physician,
Reenactors in period cos- opened up a medical prac-
tumes will portray early tice on Oak Street in the
pioneers from Schoolcraft 1920s; Jennie Putnam,
County who are buried whose love of nature and
there. Uniformed mem- songbirds led to the pres-
bers of the Sons of Union ervation of wildlife habi-
Veterans of the Civil War tat for future generations
will be conducting ceremo- to enjoy, while also sup-
nies at the grave of James porting numerous worthy
Arrowood, who was con- causes in her commu-
scripted into the Confed- nity; Nettie Steffensen
erate Army in North Car- Thorborg, a Norwegian
olina, before deserting to immigrant who became
fight with the Union Army. a newspaper editor and
Also, the United States. social activist.
The Copper Country’s
known about Finland since
the 19th century. But that
awareness has become
broader recently, Sareva
said. It’s gained notice for
its quality of life, including
six years in a row ranked as
the happiest country in the
world. Their previous prime
minister, Sanna Marin, also
became a household name
in the U.S.
Coast Guard will perform
A suggested donation of
rites at the grave of George $10 for adults is appreciat-
Brown, who died in the ed to benefit the historical
line of duty at age 31 while society. Children are wel-
serving on the lighthouse come. Saturday, August 12
“Even those who do not
have Finnish ancestry seem
to find Finland and the
Finnish heritage of this re-
gion as an important part,”
he said. “I’ve told everyone
that Finnishness is a state of
mind, not unlike Irishness.”
tender ship Hyacinth.
has been reserved as a rain
Other pioneers featured date. Parking is available in
in the cemetery walk the cemetery with benches
will include Manistique and canopies to be provided
businessman Patrick Mc- at each grave site.
Marin was succeeded by
Petteri Orpo this year, but
Car show, parade on Saturday during Kingsford celebration
KINGSFORD
—
The Avenue to Balsam Street,
The show will have 12 well as “Best Pontiac” — in to the car show. Otherwise,
classes of competition. memory of Jeff DeRidder admission to just the car be available for purchase at
Trophies will be awarded — and a “Best Ford.”
show will be $5 per person, Venue 906.
for first and second place Anyone who has a cen- with a maximum of $10
Food and beverages will
Kingsford Centennial car heading south on Balsam
cruise and parade will take to Pyle Drive. The cruise
place Saturday, starting at 9 then goes east on Pyle Drive
a.m.
around the bend onto Hoop-
MARQUETTE CITY
COMMISSION MEETING
July 31, 2023
Present: Mayor Mayer.
Mayor Pro-tem Davis.
Commissioners Hanley,
Larson, Ottaway, Smith,
Stonehouse.
-Approved agenda.
-Approved Consent
Agenda:
a. Minutes of 7-10-23;
b. Bills payable;
c. Letter of Support-
Rolling Meadows;
d. Presque Isle Mar ina
- construction services
change order;
e. Superior Trade Zone
appointments;
f. Wright Street sidewalk
easement.
in each class. A “Best of tennial bracelet can get free for a family. Ages 12 and
Show” will be selected as parking plus free admission younger are admitted free.
This is an opportunity to er Street, heading south on
see parade grand marshals Hooper to Breitung Avenue
Rick and Marty Lagina and Venue 906.
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Construction Codes
Administrative Rules for Construction Codes - Part 7. Plumbing Code
Rule Set 2022-56 LR
from the History Channel
From there, the cars will
series “The Curse of Oak Is- be directed for parking for
land,” along with the many the car show. The commer-
businesses that will present cial parade will immediate-
a series of floats.
The parade theme is “A will end at Kingsford High
Century of Toys/Games School, just off Pyle Drive.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Friday, September 8, 2023
09:00 AM
ly follow the car cruise but
Michigan Library & Historical Center. First Floor Forum
Michigan Historical Center, 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915
Through the Eyes of a
Car owners registering
Child.” A special treat for for Saturday’s show will
the parade will the Ahmed receive one free entrance
Shrine clowns, along with bracelet for the centennial
the Ahmed Li’L Indys.
Kicking off the parade
is the Centennial’s own show vehicle to pre-register
“Woodward Cruise,” which Friday afternoon will re-
will begin at 9 a.m. from ceive an admission bracelet
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public
comments on proposed changes to the Construction Codes - Part 7. Plumbing Code rule set.
celebration at Lodal Park.
Car owners who bring their
Part 7 of the Construction Code currently adopts by reference the 2018 edition of the
International Plumbing Code (IPC), which is based on plumbing principles and plumbing codes
across the country. Part 7 also includes rules that amend the IPC, address plumbing practices
that are specific to Michigan, and deletes those requirements in the IPC that do not pertain to
Michigan because of the State’s geographic and environmental features. The proposed rules
will adopt by reference the 2021 edition of the IPC with amendments, deletions, and additions
deemed necessary for use in Michigan.
Kingsford High School.
The route will be Kim- Registration is $5 per show
berly Avenue to Woodward vehicle.
for Friday night as well.
The proposed rules provide the latest standards to protect the health and promote the safety
and welfare of the State of Michigan residents by regulating the installation and inspection of
plumbing within the state.
-Approved site condo
development request for
“The Bluffs”.
The authority to promulgate the proposed rules is found in Section 4 of 1972 PA 230,
MCL 125.1504 and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2, 2003-1, 2008-4, and 2011-4,
MCL 445.2001, MCL 445.2011, MCL 445.2025, and MCL 445.2030.
ADJOURNMENT: The
meeting was adjourned at
7:21 p.m.
The proposed rules will take effect 120 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
The proposed rules are published on the State of Michigan’s website at
proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic mail at the following email address:
Cody O. Mayer,Mayor
Kyle Whitney, City Clerk
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail
at the following addresses until 9/15/2023 at 05:00PM.
A complete copy of the
official proceedings
for this meeting, as
Attn: Tony Williamson, Bureau of Constuction Codes P.O. Box 30254, Lansing, MI 48909
Bureau of Construction Codes, P.O Box 30254, Lansing, MI 48909
well as true copies
of all ordinances and
resolutions adopted,
can be found in the City
Clerk’s office or online at
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities
Act. If the hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap
parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may
call 517-388-3536 to make arrangements.
