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TOURISM & RECREATION SECTION J Part 2
A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE MINING JOURNAL ALSO INSIDE
PAGE 10J Hiawatha
PAGE 11J For the rush of the mush
PAGE 12J Evolving
PAGE 13J Rich with history
At top, from left, Andrew Crunkleton, Ben Platt and Ross Anthony of Marquette, push their commode creation, “The Royal Shyter,” down the snow covered track during the 23rd annual Trenary Outhouse Classic in Febuary. Above, from left Ally Sandahl and Michelle Cory, from Menominee, push “R2D2” down the track. At right, the “Dapper Crapper” which placed second in the competition. Below right, “You Pee, Eh?” pushed by Jesse Herman, left, and Even Garrett of Upper Hand Brewery in Escanaba. (Photos courtesy of Selena Hautamaki, Artfoodie.com)
Rowdy restroom run Trenary’s ‘Outhouse Classic’ a true gem of an event
By RYAN STIEG Journal Staff Writer TRENARY — The 23rd Trenary Outhouse Classic took place on Feb. 27 as it continues to be a favorite event for people not only from the Upper Peninsula, but many other regions of the Midwest. In keeping with the humor surrounding the event, this year’s them was “Holy Shi….take Mushroom, It’s the Twenty-Turd Ever.” The event consists basically of teams of two people pushing homemade outhouses on skis down the town’s streets.
These competitive outhouses have been made of wood, cardboard, plastic, tape and even grand piano crates, according to the official website, www.trenaryouthouseclassic.com. The top three teams win a cash prize with other prizes given out as well. People can purchase a wide variety of official event gear, along with can and bottle koozies at the Trenary Outhouse Classic Souvenir Shop. All of the proceeds go to support community activities. This year’s top three
winners were Da Glory Hole in the Stinkers category (ages 18-35), Trenary Tavern in the Da Sharts category (36-49) and another Trenary Tavern team in the Old Farts category (50 and up). Second-place winners were Da Dapper Crapper, Batman’s BM and Yooper Goddess/Doubt It. Third place winners were Wipe Right, You Pee, Eh?, and Save 2nd Base. Some teams were there to support and raise money for important causes. Team Poop on Cancer raises
awareness for the prevention and early detection of breast cancer. This year’s entry by TPOC was called Save 2nd Base where team members sported baseball-themed bras and had pink cupcakes and pink ribbon brownies for purchase. Money that was raised baked the through goods went to the Hospitality House of Upper Peninsula’s Wig Salon.
It provides free wigs and head coverings to cancer patients and people who have lost their hair due to medical issues. This year’s race was sponsored by Upper Hand Brewery, Radio Results Network and the Trenary Lions Club. Ryan Stieg can be reached at 906-2282500, ext. 246. His email address is rstieg@miningjournal.net.
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Hiawatha
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ARQUETTE — Say the words Hiawatha Music Co-op and most people think of that organization’s Traditional Music Festival, one of the most anticipated annual events in the Marquette area, the Upper Peninsula, and upper Midwest region. This year’s festival is scheduled for the weekend of July 22-24 at Marquette’s Tourist Park and typically brings between 3,200 and 4,000 people to the event. But the Co-op is much more than an amazing weekend of music, blended voices, and fiddle tunes. One of their goals is highlighting the rich source (heritage) of traditional music groups living right here in Michigan, with focus on Marquette groups.
Warm Up Wednesday Concert Series The Co-op holds a monthly concert on the third Wednesday of each month, January through May, at the Ore Dock Brewing Company. This series is somewhat of a “play on words” to reflect the winter season but also to reflect on the planning time leading to the annual Festival in July. Each month, local traditional bands are featured. The Warm Up Wednesday Concert Series now in its second year, has featured Nick Adams and the Aral Sea Divers, Strung Together, The Union Suits, All Strings Considered, and this year Jeff Krebs (aka
Papa Crow) Corinne Rockow, The Knockabouts, Sarah Mittlefehldt and Johnny Gillette, and Michigan’s self proclaimed “Ukelele ambassador” Ben Hassenger from the Lansing area. The next edition of the series is Wednesday, April 20 from 7-9 p.m. with the Monday Night All Stars from the Baraga area playing old timey tunes. Admission is $7 for the public and $5 for Co-op members. That’s something that those involved with Hiawatha strive to do: Bring traditional music into the spotlight.
For the 2015 Hiawatha Festival, Blackrocks Brewery produced a special craft beer called Hiawatha Wheat, complete with the festival logo. The craft beer was sold in many local venues in the weeks leading to the festival.
Annual Yooper Uke Week Held in January, the first Annual Yooper Uke week was held. The program offered an open ‘Uke Strum’ co-sponsored by the City of Marquette Arts and Cultural Center and a Ukelele Workshop. “We also made arrangements for our featured performer to play and sing and share the Ukelele at a local elementary school. The week was a grand success and something that appealed to all ages. We
had children as young as 10 and adults up to age 80 at our Uke workshops and strums. We were pleasantly surprised to see how many Ukelele players there are in Marquette! From that experience, there is now a Uke Club that meets once a month on the third Thursday, 7-8 p.m. at Jim’s Music and led by Jeff Krebs.” said President of the Hiawatha Board of Directors, Julie Foster-Lindquist.
Above, dancers are pictured during the 2015 Hiawatha Festival. Below, large crowds are seen around the main stage performances at the festival located at Presque Isle Tourist Park. (Courtesy photos)
Traditional Music Jam The Co-op sponsors other traditional music events throughout the year with the Traditional Music Jam at the Peter White Public Library each month, September through May on the third Saturday of the month. Anyone interested in traditional music or old
time fiddle tunes are encouraged to attend. Llearn to play old time fiddle tunes and songs by the Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and more. Many come to this singa-long simply to clap their hands and hum along. This event is free to the public.
Hiawatha Festival logo and t-shirt contests Other artistic forms are a large part of Hiawatha. The festival logo contest is held annually prior to the festival. This year, professional animator, Michael Brunet won for his design. His carreer in Hollywood blockbusters has taken him from Montreal, to San Francisco and to London. This was his first time entering the contest. In his spare time he also develops illustration, short film, and graphic
novels. Michael will receive a cash prize, weekend Festival tickets for two, a T-shirt and coffee mug with his winning design. To support the younger artists, the Coop holds a T-shirt design contest for little ones ages 5-12. The winning design is then put on youth sized Tshirts that can be purchased at the Festival and decorated at the Children’s Arts and Craft area.
Artist in the Round The Artist in the Round area at the Festival features an Art and Fine Craft show by many local vendors.
For the youth the Young Artist Corner or YAC, features a Saturday afternoon sale of homemade items by 7-17 year olds.
Hiawatha July tradition draws thousands The 2016 Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival once again will provide great entertainment for all ages. Held at Tourist Park since 1984, for the festival, the Coop works closely with the City of Marquette Community Services office to organize the campsite, traffic control, equipment rental, city staff and the 400 plus Festival Volunteers to hold a well put together and successful event. “We feel very lucky to be able to hold our Festival in such a beautiful environment. Our Festival attendees love the shade, camping, waterfront, open green space and proximity to town that Tourist Park offers,” said Divine. “The Festival supports an array of local businesses both on-site at the Festival with local food vendors and artisans, and off site as patrons shop for their
weekend food, camping supplies, and gas at local stores and stay in local hotels. Many Festival goers spend a week or more in the area before and after the Festival”. Jon Swenson, City of Marquette Assistant Director of Community Services office said, “The Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival has a long history of bringing festival goers from outside the region making it
a great fit for Tourist Park. City staff has consistently received compliments on the park and the community from festival goers. Events like this help to make the Marquette community a place where people enjoy living, working, visiting and recreating. Staff look forward to the ongoing partnership that has been so beneficial to the
festival and the Marquette community." Advance Festival tickets can be purchased at the office at 129 W. Baraga St. or online at www.hiawathamusic.org from May 31-July 14. For more information on the Festival, Co-op membership and volunteer opportunities, see the website or Facebook page HiawathaMusicCo-op.
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For the rush of the mush U.P. 200, Midnight Run and Jackpine 30 create racing spectacles
Ryan Anderson of Ray, Minnesota crosses the finish of the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Race. Race Start/Finish Coordinator and UPDSA board member Ross Anthony congratulates Anderson. (Journal photo by Jim Reevs)
By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — In mid-February, musher Ryan Anderson of Ray, Minnesota, again snagged the first-place finish in the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Race — his sixth in seven years. Anderson and his team of Alaskan huskies came across the finish line in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park around 11 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, and were greeted by a crowd of cheering spectators. “It went great, the dogs performed very well,” Anderson said after he crossed the finish line. “This year, we ran more miles and trained harder than I ever had.” Martin Massicote, of Saint-Tite, Quebec,
Canada, took second place, finishing about four minutes behind Anderson. During the last leg of the race, Andeson said Massicote caught up to him, coming within a mile and lagging behind by about three to four minutes, he said. “I was looking back every 30 seconds, and I saw him and thought, ‘oh no,’” Anderson said. “But as soon as I saw him, I started pushing and we started cruising.” In third place in the 26th edition of the race was Denis Tremblay of SaintMichel-des-Saints, Quebec, Canada, and in fourth place, Ed Stielstra of McMillan. Fourteen teams left Marquette Friday night on
Above, spectators are shown lining the streets for the beginning of the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Race. Below, a dog handler is seen steadying a team before the start of the race. (Journal photos by Valri Hanson)
the 240-mile trail to Grand Marais and back. Three teams, led by mushers Blair Braverman, Leanne Bergen and Lisa Dietzen, dropped out of the race along the trail. Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association President Ron Hewson said that other than one musher having hypothermia, the race went smoothly. “It went really well,” he said. “The weather was perfect for a sled dog race. It also makes for a successful race when you’re getting top competitors.” Start/Finish Coordinator and UPSDA board member Ross Anthony said the trail was in great con-
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Iron Industry museum updating displays, adding events
By RENEE PRUSI Journal Staff Writer NEGAUNEE — The Michigan Iron Industry Museum, one of the area’s biggest draws for tourists, is going through some changes for the better. “Last year, the museum completed phase one of a five-year project,” said Barry James, the museum’s site historian. “This work consisted of updating current research incorporating information from several years of archaeological investigation at the Carp River Forge site.” That’s the site on which the museum was constructed. “The exhibit now includes updated information plus artifacts found by archaeologists. This includes a redesign of exhibit panel displays with new maps and images.” The work will continue on in 2016. “We’re moving toward phase two this year,” James said. “We will be upgrading the Cliffs Gallery to include information and exhibits about modern-day mining versus mining 100 years ago. This will allow visitors a comprehensive view from the past to the present. They’ll see the importance of iron ore and its impact during World War II.” James said a major item will become part of the display. “One of the premier artifacts will be Dr. Tsu Ming Han’s research microscope used to develop the pelletizing process (for iron ore),” James said. “That’s scheduled for installation in mid-May of this year.” The museum also continues to be popular with school groups. “Our annual Civil War educational event expanded to two days this past year, two days when
students from local schools came to learn,” James said. “The two-day program drew 30 classes, grades three through eight, and some 620 students representing the Republic-Michigamme, Ishpeming, Negaunee, Gwinn and Marquette districts. “The Civil War event has proven to be popular and continues to grow.” Another event is being added to the museum’s schedule in 2016. “New this year will be an event called ‘Artisans at the Forge’ in which traditional craft and art demonstrations will take place,” James said. “The demonstrations will in- Top, a view of the Michigan Iron industry Museum from the outside. Above, an artist's rendition of the Phase II clude metal working, ca- exhibit upgrade at the facility. (Photos courtesy of the Iron Industry Museum) noe building, leather working and other activities right on the museum grounds.” This two-day event is scheduled for Aug. 6-7. “Traditional crafts making is part of local history,” James said. “There will be people in period costumes and interpretation offered during the demonstrations.” And as always, the museum will host its Father’s Day weekend tradition, an automobile exhibit. “When we had the first one in 1990, we had 12 cars,” he said. “In 2015, we had 60 cars. It has proven to be a family event that’s popular every Established in 1978 to encourage each individual citizen to maintain and beautify their piece of Marquette. year.” Also on the schedule is an open house on May 15, featuring the music of White Water. 38th Annual City-wide West End “Welcome Sign” The museum’s address Spring Cleanup Garden Planting since 2004 is 73 Forge Road. It can be accessed easily from Saturday, April 30 23rd Annual Garden Tour U.S. 41 in Negaunee Township. 28th Annual Thursday, July 28, 1-7 p.m. For more information on Petunia Pandemonium the Michigan Iron Industry September 2016 Museum, call 475-7857. Planting flowers
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Rich with history Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum a relic of times past
Left and above, the Cliffs Shaft has been an important part of Ishpeming for years, as seen in these historic photos. (Photos courtesy of Cliffs Shaft Board) Below, a recent photo of the Cliffs Shaft. (Journal file photo)
By SUZIE SAARI Cliffs Shaft Board ISHPEMING — The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum is alive and well since our doors opened to the public in 2002. We are near Lake Bancroft Park where the three large headframes (towers) are. Although many locals see these towers and know they are associated with a mine, few are familiar with just how rich this history actually is. This is one of the longest operating underground iron ore mines in the world. Approximately 65 miles of tunnels ran under the Ishpeming area. The mine had operated for 100 years, from 1867 to 1967. We are very fortunate to have such a national treasure located here. In 1998 Cleveland Cliffs Inc. handed over the keys to the Cliffs Shaft Mine to a group of volunteers. The official name is the Marquette Range Iron Mining Heritage Theme Park, Inc. Since then, volunteers have worked diligently to put the Cliffs Shaft Mine onto the radar screen of tourists, rock hounds and history buffs. The property includes 9 buildingss and 15 acres. Buildings were in desperate need of maintenance after 35 years of inactivity. It was a large undertaking, but the volunteers took on the project. After four years of hard dedicated work, the park opened in June 2002.
The Dream Around 1968 Burt Boyum (Local historian and CCI Geologist) started to visualize a theme park on the Cliffs Shaft site. He shared this idea with Bob Markert (an Ishpeming resident and a Rock Collector) and the mine site was eventually nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Burt wanted to ensure the dream lived on, with a grand vision for
its renovation with the outcome of improved tourism to Marquette County. Property The property stands out with three large headframes, (two concrete obelisk shaped and one ‘T’ shaped tower), a Chemical Lab, a blacksmith shop, several garages, a ‘dry’ building where miners changed and showered. The Burt Boyum library that is filled with research material is on site as well as a scale model of the entire property. A gift shop is available. Many displays of mining equipment have been added to the outside yard of the Cliffs Shaft property. A 170 ton production truck is now on site and makes for interesting photos with visitors. Metal monuments are on the property dedicated to the Barnes-Hecker mine disaster, Swedish and Italian miners. (Their respective groups sponsored them). Summer tours include a tunnel walk to the (cap or mouth) of the ‘C’ shaft where the miners would catch the cage that would lower them down into the mine. The tour will then take you past historical railroad tracks with a train ore car. The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club has their world class minerals on display, which includes over 500 rock and mineral specimens and a fluorescent display. Local minerals are also a favorite. A scale model of the entire property is also in the Rock and Mineral Room. The Marquette Genealogical Society has a research room, and volunteers are available to help visitors find their miner ancestors. Winter Tours take place June thru September (Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.), but volunteers are busy year round setting up displays, planning future events, doing routine maintenance and seeking donations for upkeep of this large operation. They also plan the gift shop details and continually work on an Archives area, which includes much mining memorabilia, films, photos, maps, equipment and records of miners. Community Service Hub The museum is a gathering spot for Buzz the Gut, Labor Day, Workers Memorial Day and the Iron Roll Bike Race. In early August the Rock Show at the Elks and the Renaissanace Faire at Lake Bancroft, along with the Museum, attract a large crowd to the area. The Cliffs Shaft is also designated as a hub for the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. (Trail Head #4). Donations and Volunteer Opportunity Be watching for upcoming events at the Cliffs Shaft. Consider a donation or a volunteer opportunity. Many retired miners have volunteered to be tour guides or help in other ways. Retired miners are the perfect addition for this local grassroots mining museum right near you! For further information please feel free to call 485-1882 and leave a message. We are entirely run by donation and are a private nonprofit 501c(3). Our Facebook site: GINCC (Greater Ishpeming Negaunee Chamber of Commerce). The museum is located at 501 W. Euclid (turn south on U.S. 41, Lakeshore Drive across from Lake Bancroft). The phone is 4851882, and the mailing address is P.O. Box 555, Ishpeming MI 49849.
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First place finisher for the Midnight Run, Larry Fortier, crosses the finish line at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Febuary. At right, Fortier stands next to his dogs at the end of the race. (Journal photos by Valri Hanson) At lower right, Richie Camdon of Hillsboro, Missouri, is seen headed out of the gate at the JackPine 30 held in Gwinn. (Journal photo by Selena Hautamaki)
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Continued from 11J dition. “From what we heard, these were the best trails some of the mushers have ever been on.” With about 25 years in the books racing competitively, Anderson said he plans to set his sights on the Iditarod, a race he’s wanted to do for quite some time. “I just want to try something different and travel with my dogs,” he said. Stielstra was recognized with the Dr. Tom Cooley Award, which is given for exemplary care of a musher’s sled dog team. “I don’t know what to say here,” Stielstra said after being presented
his award. “Thank you very much, but there’s a lot of good dog teams here and obviously well taken care of this race. So, good job to all mushers.” Blair Braverman, of Mountain, Wisconsin, was chosen by other mushers as the recipient of the Dr. Tom Porn Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes a person for demonstrating a positive attitude, fair play and compassion. “I want to turn around and try it again,” she said of the race. “I don’t think I’ve ever met so many cool people that I want to be friends with.”
Bob and Pattie Mercure were recognized with the Beverly Stroh Award, which is given to people who volunteer for the race in an unselfish and tireless manner. Though three of the 14 mushers scratched from the race, Jen Peeks, of McMillan, won the Red Lantern Award for finishing last. In other races, Larry Fortier of Gaylord won the Midnight Run, an event that totals 90 miles from Marquette to Chatham and back. And Al-Jo Thiart of Cheboygan took first place in the JackPine 30, an event that takes place in the greater Gwinn area.
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