Friday, August 23, 2024
The Mining Journal 5A
Region
The 33rd
Humongous
Fungus
Hermansville’s IXL
Museum to honor
charter board member
Festival
takes place
Friday and
Saturday in
Crystal Falls.
The 2024
logo contest
winner was
Lisa Landi of
Crystal Falls.
Landi, right,
is shown
with Becky
Blazier, owner
of Black
Dog Printing
in Crystal
HERMANSVILLE
—
grounds this year,” Hudson
said.
The IXL Historical Mu-
seum Board will honor its
late former charter member
Eugene “Geno” Arduin Jr.
on Sunday.
Geno’s Vintage Day is
planned from 12:30 to 4
p.m. Sunday at the Her-
mansville museum com-
plex, W5551 River St.
They will unveil the me-
morial plaque honoring
Arduin that will be on per-
manent display in the main
office building.
IXL Board Secretary
Janey Hudson noted the
board created a “story-
board” that showed Ardu-
in’s dedication to the mu-
seum.
Arduin was instrumental
in getting the museum es-
tablished, she said.
The Wallens of Ishpem-
ing will perform from 2 to
4 p.m. The acoustic duo
plays a variety of folk,
bluegrass, blues and origi-
nal music.
The Curious Pig will
have a food truck on site
offering several of their
specialty menu items.
“We encourage everyone
to grab lunch early, as they
sell out,” Hudson advised.
June Schoen will offer
her popular homemade
sugar cookies. They have
also brought back We Be
Poppin’ kettle corn.
Everyone is encouraged
to bring a lawn chairs to
sit and enjoy entertainment
and lunch on the museum
grounds.
Falls, with
the finished
product. (Iron
Mountain
Daily News
photo)
Humongous Fungus Festival has
new events, old favorites returning
“He was very knowl-
edgeable about everything
at the museum and Her-
mansville history,” Hudson
said.
Arduin served on the
board for many years and
provided guided tours until
he passed away in August
2022 at age 83.
Arduin also served as
the grounds caretaker. “He
even made special blocks
for candles to sit in the
window during Christmas
time so the large building
was lit for the holiday,” she
said.
Renaming the commu-
nity celebration to Geno’s
Vintage Day will continue
to honor him for years to
come, she said.
“He cared so deeply
about the museum and we
want to show our apprecia-
tion,” Hudson added.
The day this year will
feature a 1920s theme.
Everyone is encouraged to
come dressed in ’20s attire.
Young members of the
theater group will be walk-
ing throughout the crowd
acting out skits based on
that era.
“We thought it would be
a fun addition,” she said.
Hudson noted that Ardu-
in owned a 1920s vintage
vehicle that he would drive
around the grounds during
special events.
Another of the day’s
highlights will be the re-
turn of blacksmith Dave
Hudson of Hermansville.
“He will be doing a forging
demonstration in the per-
manent shop added to the
Crafter
and
vendor
booths will be set up on the
grounds of the multi-com-
plex museum.
By TERRI CASTELAZ
Iron Mountain
Daily News
blackdogprinting.shop or
by submitting order forms
to Charlie’s Emporium on
parking lot. No registration reminded to dress appro-
is required and everyone is priately, including proper
welcome to participate.
footwear, and bring water,
The CFBA will present snack and bug spray.
The CFBA’s Vendor Vil-
“Best Fungus Float,” “Best lage Craft and Gift Show
Mushroom Group” and will be open from 10 a.m.
All the buildings will be
open for tours for the event.
The multi-structure com-
plex includes the 1881-82
Wisconsin Land & Lum-
ber Co. office building
that contains artifacts and
many original pieces, and
the “company house,” one
of the oldest homes in Her-
mansville.
“The community will be
able to see the changes and
additions that have been
done this season,” Hudson
said.
Admission to the muse-
um grounds is by donation.
Hours are 12:30 to 4
p.m. Friday through Sun-
day. They will be open
again Aug. 30 through
Sept. 2, and will close for
the season after Labor Day
weekend.
Hudson is looking for
volunteers for next year,
when they will reopen Me-
morial Day weekend. Any-
one interested can call the
museum at 906-236-5163
or leave a message on the
Facebook IXL Historical
Museum page.
CRYSTAL FALLS — Superior Avenue.
The “Morale in Crystal
Activities kick off with the
Falls” is building for the city-wide rummage sale Fri-
Humongous Fungus Festi- day that continues Saturday.
three trophies this year:
val this weekend.
The CFBA, which plays
“Best Single Mushroom.”
to 3 p.m. behind the Crystal
It’s the 33rd year the city hosts to the annual event,
has celebrated the giant will have maps available
Armillaria gallica, which online by 6 p.m. today or
spreads over more than 37 at area businesses. The
subterranean acres near maps will also indicate the
Sean Ackles of Grouse Theatre and Charlie’s Empo-
Acres returns as the guide rium. Luck said participants
for the mushroom forage. again have a wide variety of
Two groups will be tak- items for sale this year.
en out, and leave from the
Forest Park School Dis- ucation is conducting
Forest Park Physical Ed-
a
Crystal Falls.
location of separate events
The large fungus was dis- happening throughout the
covered in the late 1980s community.
by Johann Bruhn, a profes-
trict parking lot. The first Spore-Tacular Adventure,
will check in at 8:30 a.m., a mushroom-themed scav-
with the tour to begin at 9 enger hunt. Participants can
a.m. The second will have pick up club sheets at the
check-in at 12:30 p.m. and vendor village. Cost is $3
per clue sheet.
The first 40 people to turn
does presentations,” Luck in a correct clue sheet will
said. “So anyone interested receive a goodie bag. All
is encouraged to take ad- correct sheets will be en-
“We have several new
sor emeritus of plant sci- features, as well as bringing
ence. Bruhn came across back the mushroom pizza,”
the “honey mushroom” Luck noted. “We wanted to
during an unrelated experi- make it easy for everyone
ment. It weighs an estimat- to find where each activity
ed 882,000 pounds and it’s is taking place downtown.”
at least 2,500 years old. It
has been noted to be the Fungus Fest parade steps
size of 140 football fields.
off at 10 a.m. Saturday
Lisa Landi of Crystal Falls on Superior Avenue. Pa-
was this year’s Fungus Fest rade participants can line
logo contest winner. “Her up from 9:15 to 9:30 a.m.
design is great — her depic- at the Forest Park School
tion really describes what
depart at 1 p.m.
“This is the only time he
The 2024 Humongous
vantage of the hike.”
tered into a drawing for a
Cost is $60 per person. grand prize as well.
Forms are available online
“That is also new to the
or people can sign up be- event,’” she said. “It’s
fore getting on the bus.
Anyone taking part is enjoy.”
something everyone can
a festival is,” Crystal Falls
Business Association Presi-
dent Barbara Luck said.
T-shirts and sweatshirts
can be ordered online at
PUBLIC NOTICE
Date:
Permit No.:
August 23, 2024
MIG760000
Permit Category: NPDES General Permit – Public Swimming Pool
Wastewater
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE),
Water Resources Division (WRD), proposes to reissue a general
permit for discharges of wastewater associated with the operation and
maintenance of public swimming pools, which include pool overflow,
periodic pool drainage, and treated pool filter backwash, public splash
pad drainage, and other wastewaters of similar nature. The applicability
of this permit shall be limited to wastewater discharges that are of this
type and that meet the criteria established in this permit. This permit
is expected to apply to multiple discharges of this type throughout the
state of Michigan. Discharges that may cause or contribute to a violation
of water quality standards are not authorized by this permit.
BUREAU OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND
POPULATION HEALTH
Administrative Rules for Rule Set ”Universal Blood
Lead Testing”
MOAHR Rule Division No. 2023-74 HS
The Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services (Department) will hold a public hearing to
receive public comments on amending the rule set,
Universal Blood Lead Testing.
Cischke
named to
H-PT board
Monday, September 23, 2024-9:00 A.M.
MDHHS South Grand Tower Building
333 S. Grand Avenue-Rooms 1K/1L
Lansing, Michigan 48933
In order to constitute a valid authorization to discharge at a specific
facility, this permit must be complemented by a Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued by EGLE.
By Houghton Daily
Mining Gazette
HOUGHTON
—
The
The draft permit includes the following modifications to the
previously issued permit: Permit language has been revised to
incorporate updated references and terminology. The following
new conditions have been added to the draft permit: Final Effluent
Limitations for Total Residual Chlorine and pH, Additional Monitoring,
and Continuous Monitoring. An instantaneous maximum for intermittent
total residual chlorine (TRC) discharges is now specified. Limitations
for intermittent TRC discharge duration and intermittent TRO discharge
duration are now specified.
Houghton-Portage Town-
ship Schools board added a
new member Monday.
Julie Cischke was ap-
pointed to the board, filling
the vacancy created by the
resignation of Vice Presi-
dent Scott Leonard.
“I was made aware of the
need, and I am passionate
about supporting our com-
munity and our kids, and
it just seemed like a way I
could do something,” she
said.
Superintendent Anders
Hill said Leonard, who’d
joined the board in 2018,
had been a great board
member who was support-
ive of the district’s students
and staff, and Hill as a new
superintendent.
“He had a son graduate,
and all of his kids have
come through Hough-
ton,” he said. “I just think
he felt maybe it was time
to move on. He’s an awe-
some board member, and
I’m thankful he gave that
chunk of time through
some difficult decisions
and years … those were
eventful times and he re-
ally served our students
and tried really hard to
make good decisions.”
The board voted to have
Brent Burns assume the
vice president role, while
Mike Salmi took Burns’
former position of secre-
tary.
Email: MDHHS-AdminRules@michigan.gov
The purpose of these rules is to follow the mandate
of 2023 PA 146, MCL 333.5474d that includes the
requirement that the Department to promulgate rules
for implementation that requires physicians to test, or
order a test, for children for exposure to lead at age
12 and 24 months, or , if no record of a previous test,
between 24 and 72 months of age.
By authority conferred on the Director of the
Department of Health and Human Services by sections
2233, 9227, 20910, and newly added 5474d of the
public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.2233,
333.9227, 333.20910, and 333.5474d. These rules are
published on the Michigan Government web site at
Register in the September 15, 2024 edition. Copies
of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or
electronic transmission at the following address:
Copies of the Public Notice, Fact Sheet, Basis for Decision Memo,
Michigan.gov/ncore/ (select ‘Public Notice Search,’ enter the permit
number into the search field, and then click ‘Search’), or at a WRD
District Office, locations and contact information for which is available at
Programs/WRD/About-Us/District-Offices.pdf.
Persons wishing to submit comments on the draft permit should
ncore/, select ‘Public Notice Search,’ search for this public notice by
entering the permit number into the search field, click ‘Search,’ click
‘View,’ click ‘Add Comment,’ enter information into the fields, and then
click ‘Submit.’ Comments or objections to the draft permit received by
September 22, 2024, will be considered in the final decision to issue
the permit, as will comments made at a public hearing should one be
requested and held by the Department on the draft permit.
Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: Mary E. Brennan
MDHHS Grand Tower Building
235 S. Grand Avenue- 2nd Floor-Legal Affairs
Administration
Lansing, MI 48933
Telephone: 517-242-9634
E-mail: MDHHS-AdminRules@michigan.gov
Any person may request the Department to hold a public hearing on
the draft permit. The request should include specific reasons for the
request, indicating which portions of the draft permit constitute the
need for a hearing. If submitted comments indicate significant public
interest in the draft permit or if useful information may be produced,
the Department may, at its discretion, hold a public hearing on the draft
permit. If a public hearing is scheduled, public notice of the hearing will
be provided at least 30 days in advance. Inquiries should be directed to
Caroline Wolf, Permits Section, WRD, EGLE, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing,
Michigan 48909-7958; telephone: 517-930-7082; or email:
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the
hearing or by mail or electronic mail until Friday,
September 27, 2024.
The public hearings will be conducted in compliance
with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act,
in accessible buildings with handicap parking
available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in
the hearings due to disability may call 517-335-4276
to make arrangements.
Asked about her priorities
on the board, Cischke said
she would be doing a lot of
learning about how school
boards work.
