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Sweetheart Dance is canceled
NEGAUNEE – The Negaunee Senior Center has canceled its Sweetheart Dance, which was scheduled for Sunday.
Due to low ticket presales and potential bad weather, center staff opted to cancel. Those who bought tickets in advance will receive a full refund.
For details, call the center at 475-6266.
Presentation to be held in Republic
REPUBLIC — The Republic Area Historical Society on Sunday will present “Miners Died and Widows Cried: Death in the Iron Mines,” with miner, author and historian James R. Paquette.
The event will take place at 2 p.m. at the Republic Town Hall, Klomen Avenue, in Republic.
According to a flier about the event, the “real history” of Michigan’s Iron County is not the history of mines and mining companies: it is the history of the miners themselves, largely immigrants who came to the U.P. with their families seeking the American Dream.
“This presentation brings to light the truth about sacrifice, injury and death on the Marquette Iron Range at a time when ‘the life of a mule meant more to a mine captain than the life of a miner,'” the flier said.
Senior/Adult Dance held Sunday
MARQUETTE — Dance Zone will hold a Senior/Adult Dance from 2-5 p.m. Sunday.
Music by the Red River Band. Cost is $7 per person. Attendees should bring shoes with clean, low-tread soles to protect the dancers. Dance Zone is located at 1113 Lincoln Ave. in Marquette. Call 236-1457 for information.
Pilot scholarship applications
MARQUETTE — The women pilots from the Northwoods Chapter of the 99s announce a new $500 scholarship for any female (ages 15 and up) who would like to become a pilot.
There are four requirements for any applicant: she must read, write and speak English, be in the process of working toward a pilot’s license, have passed the class III flight medical, and submit a letter of recommendation.
For more details or to apply, contact local chapter president, Dee Dreger at deedreger@hotmail.com or 715-612-3336.
The Ninety-Nines is an international organization of women pilots from 35 countries that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight. The organization has more than 4,800 members worldwide, including general aviation, military, airlines, corporate/commercial pilots.
Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots with Amelia Earhart as the first president, members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. are represented in all areas of aviation today. And, to quote Amelia, fly “for the fun of it!”
By offering this scholarship to women in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, northern Wisconsin and southern Canada, the Northwoods 99s hope to encourage the growth of women in aviation. Application deadline is May 1. Contact Dee Dreger at 715-612-3336 or deedreger@hotmail.com for further details.