Skip to content

Posts from the ‘Marquette County News’ Category

26
Feb

Gail M. Anthony Named Chief Operating Officer of the Marquette County Community Foundation

Gail M. Anthony Named Chief Operating Officer of the Marquette County Community Foundation

Gail M. Anthony Named Chief Operating Officer of the Marquette County Community Foundation

Marquette, Michigan - Gail M. Anthony has accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Marquette County Community Foundation. She will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the foundation and provide leadership in working with the MCCF’s Board of Trustees and donors. The Marquette County Community Foundation and its affiliate funds encourage philanthropic investment in the future of our area by attracting permanent endowment funds from a wide range of donors to provide charitable grants that enhance the quality of life in Marquette County.

Gail was raised in the Keweenaw, and holds a Liberal Study Associate’s and a Political Science Bachelor’s degree from NMU. Her diverse service background began with eight years employment at financial institutions including the 1st National Bank of Calumet and Houghton National Bank. Relocating to Marquette in 1985, she began 18 years of employment in various positions at Northern Michigan University. Her most recent positions were as an Administrative Professional in Institutional Research, and in Finance and Planning.

In 2003, she founded Creative Computer Concepts, an electronic imaging business. In 2005, she began working for Centrup Hospitality as the General Manager for the Country Inn & Suites in Marquette. Under her tenure, the hotel has received numerous awards including 2009 Hotel of the Year for all Country Inn & Suites worldwide and the Global Hospitality Award for being one of four top hotels for the entire Carlson Brand. In 2011 she was named Hotelier of the Year for the State of Michigan by the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association.

Currently, Gail serves on the UP Catholic Credit Union Board, Finance Council for St. Michael’s Church and is a 3rd year mentor for NMU’s Student Leader Fellowship program. She is a past vice president of the Marquette Country Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Marquette Township Business Association. She has also served in varied capacities with Marquette Senior High School Sports Boosters, Little League, and Marquette Mountain Racing Team while her children were involved.

Gail and her husband Bob live in Negaunee. They have a son Ross, a daughter-in-law Lucy, and granddaughter Jordyn who reside Negaunee, a son Ryan of San Francisco, CA and daughter Sarah who is a student at MSU.

The Marquette County Community Foundation shares an office suite in the Lakeview Arena with United Way of Marquette County. The MCCF office is open 9-5 Monday through Friday.

10
Nov

Your Wealth Lecture at Nmu November 12th

MARQUETTE, Mich.—Northern Michigan University will host a Your Wealth lecture titled “Canada’s Incredible Turnaround: What the United States Can Learn from Its Northern Neighbor.” The event will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, in Mead Auditorium in the West Science Building. It is free and open to the public.

Canada is among the top five most economically free countries in the world, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual report. It is well ahead of the United States, which has fallen to 18th overall. Niels Veidhuis, president of the Fraser Institute and co-author of the award-winning The Canadian Century, will explain how Canadians cut government spending, reduced tax rates and balanced budgets while U.S. politicians expanded government.

The Your Wealth Lecture Series is a collaboration of NMU’s College of Arts and Sciences, Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, Students for Liberty and Economics Student Association.

6
Nov

Marquette Man Featured In National Pbs Documentary

Bob Koehs, a Marquette man, is featured in a PBS documentary “Transplant: A Gift for Life” that is now being distributed nationally.

 After his lung transplant, Bob reached out to the family of his teenage donor, Chelsey, who died in a motorcycle accident. Their story of grief and gratitude is truly inspiring. You can read more about Bob and Chelsey here:
http://www.tpt.org/?a=productions&id=46#people_featured

29
May

‘Ask the DNR’ to Air on WNMU-TV in the Upper Peninsula on May 31

“Ask the DNR” returns to WNMU-TV Channel 13 in the Upper Peninsula Thursday, May 31, at 8 p.m. The show will focus on boating, fishing, recreation and state trails.

The hour-long program features a panel of Department of Natural Resources employees taking questions from viewers who call in during the live show to 800-227-9668, or submit email questions before Thursday, May 31, to DNR communications representative Debbie Munson Badini at munsonbadinid@michigan.gov.

Questions are answered live on the show; any questions not answered before the end of the episode will be answered by phone call to the viewer.

Thursday’s show will feature Kyle Publiski, conservation officer from Chippewa County; Bill Scullon, wildlife biologist from Norway; Rob Katona, trails analyst from Marquette; and George Madison, fisheries supervisor from Baraga.

“Ask the DNR” is produced five times a year on WNMU-TV 13, the public television station in Marquette. It is aired live on public television stations throughout the Upper Peninsula and northeastern Wisconsin and typically replays the following day at noon. Please consult local television listings to confirm replay times for the program.

25
May

Marquette Area Public School’s Board of Education Agenda for Tuesday, May 29th at Graveraet Room 210.

Marquette Area Public Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1201 W. Fair Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4200 – www.mapsnet.org

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Graveraet School Room 210
611 North Front Street

A G E N D A
1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approve Agenda

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Superintendent’s Report
– Recognize MAPS Teacher of the Year, Cindy DePetro and Finalists Amanda Erspamer-Berry
(Elementary) and Holly Warchock (Secondary);
– MAPS Education Grant Presentation – Cynthia DePetro and Craig Lindstrom, Victims of Our Own
Success and by Mindy Longton and Michelle L’Huillier, IPads in Kindergarten

6. Recess for Reception

7. Reconvene Meeting

8. Comments from the Public (Agenda Items Only)

9. Approve Consent Agenda:

– Minutes of the April 30, 2012 Closed Board Meeting;
– Minutes of May 14, 2012 Board Meeting;
– Personnel Report dated May 23, 2012; and
– Financial Reports:
April 2012 Receipts and Disbursements
April 2012 Financial Reports

10. Board Committee Reports:

A. Finance Committee Meeting of May 15, 2012, Report by Laura Songer, Chair
B. Finance Committee Meeting of May 22, 2012, Report by Matthew Williams
C. Other

NOTICE REGARDING BOARD MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of all meetings of the Marquette Area Public Schools Board of
Education are stored and available for inspection in the Board of Education Office, 1201 W. Fair Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855.
Recent minutes, following approval, are also posted on the district website.

Americans with Disabilities Act : Any person with a disability who needs accommodation for participation in this meeting should
contact the Superintendent at 906-225-4200 at least 3 days in advance of the meeting to request assistance.

11. Unfinished Business
A. Final Reading and Adoption of NEOLA Board Policy 5517.01 – Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior
Toward Students

12. New Business
A. Presentation by MARESA Associate Superintendent for Finance Robert Nardi on MARESA’s
Proposed Budget for 2012-13
1. Adopt Resolution Regarding MARESA’s 2012-13 Budget
B. Consider JV Dance as an unfunded sport
C. Marquette Senior High School Proposed Kitchen Serving Area Remodel

13. Other Board Committee Reports

14. Gifts and Bequests

15. Comments from the Public (General)

16. Board Members’ Comments

17. Board President’s Comments

18. Announcements and Other Meetings:

MSHS Music Awards Kaufman Auditorium May 29 7:00 p.m.
Alternative High School Graduation Kaufman Auditorium May 30 6:30 p.m.
BMS Spring Band Concert Kaufman Auditorium May 3 7:00 p.m.
MSHS Graduation Lakeview Arena June 3 2:00 p.m.
Board Finance Meeting Central Office June 5 10:00 a.m.
Board Executive Meeting Central Office June 5 Noon
Last Day of School for students (half day) June 8
Board Meeting Graveraet Room 210 June 11 5:30 p.m.

NOTE: Regular Board meetings currently have delayed telecasts on Charter Communications Channel 8

19. Recess to Closed Session to Discuss Negotiations

20. Reconvene to Open Session

21. Adjourn

Agenda Topic Actions
Topic Discussed and Completed and/or Action Taken (Evaluate in _________)
Maintain Topic on Next Agenda (Evaluate in _______________________)
Recommend Creation of Ad Hoc Committee (Evaluate in ____________)
Table the Issue, Further Information Needed (Evaluate in ____________)

22
May

Guided Bird Walk – June 9 at Preque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan

On Saturday June 9, the Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society will sponsor a guided bird walk at Presque Isle Park in Marquette. Participants should meet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Bog Walk. The walk is free and covers a variety of habitats.  For information, call 228-8781.

 

17
May

Rio Tinto Brings Benefit to Marquette County Roads

The following statement is attributable to Adam Burley, President, Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company, in response to today’s announcement from MDOT about the distribution of transportation economic development funds.
May 17, 2012 – MDOT announced today the awarding of state transportation economic development grants to four Michigan counties, including Marquette County.
The Marquette County Road Commission (MCRC) was able to apply for and receive these funds with help from the 236 jobs being created by Rio Tinto’s investment in Eagle.
At the time the application was filed Rio Tinto agreed with the MCRC to match the grant funds dollar-for-dollar to create a broader community impact.
The match will provide additional monies that will be applied to local infrastructure projects that benefit Marquette County.
We are delighted that by working together, Rio Tinto, the Marquette County Road Commission and MDOT will inject over $5 million to improve the safety and quality of our community’s roads.
2
May

Marquette, MI – Themes for performances at the Presque isle Band shell “Music in the Park” series.

Bandshell Concert Series Dates

June 15nd MARQUETTE MALE CHORUS 7:00 – 8:30 (Pending)

June 22nd TBA

June 29th SINGING THE BLUES 6:00 – 9:47 Flat Broke Blues -
(pending)

July 13th ULTIMATE COVER BAND 6:00 – 9:41 The Circle of Willis

July 20th CHRISTIAN MUSIC 6p-7p, Hearts on Fire Bob Ross,

  • 7p-8p, Superior Praise Band-Josh
  • 8p-9p 41West – Todd Noordyk
  • 9p-9:15p all sing a couple of songs together and pass solos
  • around

July 27th SUPER TALENTED YOUNG FOLKS 6:00 – 9:28 Middle of
Nowhere, Team Awesome

August 3rd FABULOUS FEMALE SINGERS (Jimme Lyn and Anna Reynolds – 6:00 – 7:00), (Jerry and Allison Brown – 7:00 – 8:00), (Kerry Yost and the Door Cats) – 8:00 to 9:19

August 17th KARAOKE CHAMPIONS 6:00 – 8:57PM

August 31st COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT (Mike Beauchamp – 6:00 To 6:30), 6:30 To 8:30 TBA