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Keeping peace in Palestine

MARQUETTE - Sometimes a little moral support can go a long way.The Rev. Nancy Amacher, a retired Evangelical Lutheran Church in America pastor and former senior pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church, recently returned from Israel and Palestine - a region of the world not exactly known for peace and harmony - as part of a special program devoted to fostering accord."It's in the best interest of everybody, because I don't believe this kind of situation is sustainable for the long term," Amacher said.Amacher spoke about her time spent in the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and ...

Trapper’s ed class to be held

ESCANABA - The Upper Peninsula Trappers Association is sponsoring a Trapper's Education Class at the Pocket Park Building at the U.P. State Fairgrounds on Sept. 17.It is open to kids or adults who want to learn how to trap in a safe, responsible manner. This is a comprehensive course covering such topics as history, ethics, safety, traps, trapping equipment, use of attractors, running a trapline, preparing pelts for market, etc.The class will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $10 per student charge. Lunch is provided free of charge.Students must register at the Escanaba office of the ...

Yooper identity crisis: Proud native takes issue with stereotypes

Pasties, plaid, guns, nature and the Green Bay Packers.That's what Yoopers are all about, eh?Sure, the above list offers a narrow view into what life is like for some folks who call the Upper Peninsula home. But for many of our friends below the bridge, that's all we are. Just a buncha snow-loving hicks who like to drink beer and hunt deer, straight out of the production "Escanaba in da Moonlight.""Do you have running water?""Wow! You have all of your teeth!""I didn't think people actually lived up there.""So, you're Canadian?"These are all candid responses from people I've met after ...

Free Store moving to Lakestate property

HARVEY - People who depended on the Free Store for basic needs - but had to go without them after the closing of Grace United Methodist Church in January - shouldn't have to wait long to have those needs met again.The new Free Store is expected to relocate at the rental building adjacent to the vocational training center of Lakestate Industries, 1500 E. M-28. Lakestate is planning an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20, with a grand reopening of the Free Store set for the same time.Shelby Bischoff, business development and community engagement manager for Lakestate, said the ...

‘Bad Moms,’ good film: Raunchy comedy has very sweet heart

The new movie "Bad Moms" made me cry. Seriously. Went to see the movie Saturday with my dear friend Heather and walked out with tears running down my face.Not because it was a bad movie. It was hilarious. Raunchy but hilarious. In fact, it's best I offer a disclaimer: it's a film I recommend but not if you don't like swearing. Because there's a lot.The disclaimer is necessary because a few years ago when I recommended television's "The Big Bang Theory," it led to an subsequent encounter with an older woman who was ticked at me because she watched on my advice and was horrified to hear ...

NHS student packets ready

NEGAUNEE - Negaunee High School students in grades nine through 12 can pick up their schedule packets in the high school office from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday and Wednesday. Schedule packets that are not picked up will be mailed Thursday morning.Included in the packet will be the student's schedule, transcript, school calendar and more. Also at this time, students will be able to purchase their athletic passes for $70 and parking permits for $10.Questions can be directed to the NHS office at 475-7861.