Along with this project in the Intake Park area, is the renovation of Intake Park Road itself. The Road is slated this summer for new Water/Sewer lines, laterals to homes, as well as pavement, curb, and gutter work.

The project like the southern part of Arbutus a year ago will consist of all new Water lines, Sewer lines, service lines to residences, streets, sidewalks, and curb and gutter replacement as well as storm sewer seperations.

The City of Manistique will celebrate it's 150th Birthday in 2010. A full slate of activities is scheduled trhoughout the year. From the 4th of July to Folkfest, and all the way through the Annual Christmas Parade the Sesquescentenial Committee is preparing a special 150th surprise at each of these events. help is always needed, and if you are interested, call us here at the City and we will get you in touch with the fine folks planning these events.

this new option will allow for water customers to pay a fee of $100 to disconnect their residence from the city utility and the meter would also be removed. An additional reconnect fee of $150 would be charged when the resident reconnects to the line. How can you tell which is better for you? If you have your service shut off for more than 7 months, the new rates would be a good deal. If you are leaving town for less than seven months, the monthly ready to serve fee is a better deal. The City is happy to give it's customers a choice of how they would like to proceed.

In other action, the Council appproved holding he Sno Cross races in Manistique this year near the Fair Building.

From everyone at the City of Manistique

Persons who have ideas for the newly to be named street should send them in writing to the Manistique City Council, 300 North Maple Street, Manistique, MI 49854

The horses were dressed and groomed for their public appearance which was attended by over a thousand people. Residents from Woodland Meadows and the Medical Care Facility even came bu buss to view the team.

The team was then hooked to the hitch for a parade through downtown Manistique escorted by the Manistique Public Safety Police and Fire units. After returning to the Little Bear lot, the team was reloaded onto the semi's and left Manistique under a final police escort.

Attendee's reported the event as impressive, the horses as big, beautiful and impressive.

As of now the street is unammed, however it will bring traffic off of Park Avenue into the new developements around the Pamida Store. Jack Ziminski of Jacks Super Value recently announced he will be building a new Super Value grocery store at the site. In addition the new Veterans Medical facility will open on Tuesday August 24th, and Moyle Construction has plans for additional office and retail space for the area.

The project is expected to begin after the Labor Day weekend and proceed through the fall and is anticipated to cost around $616,000.00

Also anticipated in the very near future is the ground breaking for the grocery store with it being roughed in before the snow flies, and a Grand Opening in June of 2010.

The annual Friday Night Cruise will line up at 6:30 PM at Lakeshore Shell on US-2. This years cruise will go to Kewadin Casino for those who would like to attend. Kewadin is offering trophys in several classes!

Registration will start at 8 am and run til 10 am. Show starts at 10 and runs til 4pm. The show continues to grow each year, and this year a craft fair is being added.

Click on the Manistique Car Show Link for all the lates up to date information. See you on September 5th!

From all the comments and talk around town, the Symphony was a complete success! A slight bump in the road caused City Officials to have to clean up and set up just south of the marina after the original docking area was found to be rocky.

As muscians arrived in Manistique, several chamber concerts were held Monday night. On Tuesday after the boats arrival, the two mini concerts were held at 5 and 7, both were sold out. After those concerts, wine and cheese were served after patrons toured the ships art gallery. Comments from those who attended were very positive, ranging from those who liked the up-close look at the AWSO, and it's ship ~ to those who simply liked the uniqueness of this sort of entertainment.

Wednesday of course brought the full orchestra and the main waterfront concert. Despite a brief shower, over 2,000 people attended and braved the weather to give the AWSO a great big Manistique Welcome. According to the event chairperson, and Manistique City Manager, Sheila Aldrich, the concert went off without a hitch except for weather. Aldrich thanked the Community for their support, and all those who worked tirelessly to bring the AWSO to Manistique, including the committee, the City of Manistique employees, including the DPW, Public Safety Department, and her office staff who sold tickets, and handeled the business end. Aldrich also thanked all the organizations who also worked to bring the AWSO to Manistique.

The final concert held Thursday evening showcsed the Manistique Youth who played their instruments along side the AWSO musicians at the bandshell. Also well attended despite the weather, the kids had a great time and were happy to have such an opportunity.

The AWSO departed Friday enroute to Mackinaw City, and will continue on to Louisana where it will be put into a trust and used to help train future muscians.

The floating music-arts museum ship, Point-Counterpoint II will be docked at the Manistique Marina on Tuesday July 14th, 2009. On Wednesday, July 15th at 7:30 PM there will be a free water front concert at the Manistique Marina and everyone is welcome! There is reserved seating availble for a fee.

American Winds Symphony Orchestra will also conduct various concerts at the Manistique Marina through Thursday July 16th. In addition backyard concerts will also be available , and mini concerts at pre-arranged local community locations.

There is reserved seating available, those interested in reserved seats should contact City Hall at (906) 341-2290. You can also visit the official website by clicking the link above on links.

The City of Manistique is proud to sponsor this event. American Winds Symphony Orchestra~Putting the arts, Music and Culture back in the spotlight.

First, Each Wednesday through the rest of the summer, has been designated as "Wiffleball Wednesday". Particiapnts will gather at the Little Bear Arena and play Wiffleball, and weather permitting sometimes will play outside. The fee is only $1.00 per day.

The Second program is also a Summer Program, called Manistique Youth League Basketball. There is a fee for this program of $20.00.

For information on either of the programs, contact Smith at 341-2290.

Stoken was outside working in his yard when he smelled smoke and investigated the source. "At first I thought it was a burn barrel, but it smelled more like rubber, so I checked where it was coming from, and saw smoke coming from a home 2 doors down across the street from me" Stoken said. Golat said Stoken then called the department and went to the residence and kept the fire at bay with a garden hose. By the time firefighters arrived, the living room was a blaze, and was quickly extinguished, Stoken along side his fellow firefighters.

Golat said the fire was electrical in nature, in an older television. The home is owned by Robert Kaiser. There was some fire damage to the living room, and smoke damage throughout the house, but repairs will be able to made fairly quick, thanks to Stokens actions.

Members of the Manistique Women's Club asked council's approval to continue with their project, which would involve designing and placing a memorial fountain in Triangle Park. Club Chairperson Rosemary Sablack said the fountain and its water would be a memorial to the people of Manistique and would be be of benefit to future generations. "In 2010, the Women's Club wants to celebrate Manistique's Sesquintennial (150 years) and we will dedicate the fountain to the people in Manistique," she said. "The fountain will be a quiet place to reflect and also a gathering place." The club had provided council with a picture of the preliminary design of the fountain as well as some specifications, although Sablack said the placement and design were subject to change. The preliminary design for the fountain is a 4-foot by 9-foot triangle made of ledge rock and other northern materials, with a 12-inch limestone cap. The Upper Peninsula image would be in red granite, the outline of Schoolcraft County would be outlined in copper, with the city of Manistique depicted in green stone. The club members had discussed placing the fountain in the first section of the park closest to U.S. 2 so it would be visible from the highway. Plans also call for the fountain to be lit during the evening hours. while Council gave the go ahead for the project, the Womans Club was asked to bring back the final design for approval. The Womans Club has been raising funds for the project and will continue to do so.

Heard a report from the Manistique Womans Club regarding a fountain project in Triangle Park. (See story elsewhere)

Accepted a bid of $22,073 for a new patrol car from Signature Ford.

Approved the Manistique Downtown Development Authority purchase a 66-foot by 297-foot piece of land from owner Marie Grover Barr for $11,800. The DDA has agreed to finance a new road into the development east of Pamida. This strip of land needs to be purchased to gain access to a development site on U.S. 2.

Approved budget amendments made to the 2009 fiscal year budget.

Approved authorizing the mayor to sign a fireworks permit for the 2009 Fourth of July event in Manistique. Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, July 4, with a rain date of Sunday, July 5.

Approved an agreement of the Little Bear West Arena as a shelter in the event of a disaster with the local Red Cross.

The next meeting of the Manistique City Council will be Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at city hall.

Kiddie parade will be downtown line up at 5:00 PM parade starts at 6pm marching up S Cedar Street to the Manistique High School Bonifas Gymnasium where prizes and awards will be handed out.

Friday evening Little Bear West will host the annual MHS all school reunion starting at 6pm. The reunion will run until midnight with a limited concession available.

Saturday, July 4th, the big parade will form on 2nd 3rd and 4th streets starting at 11:00 am. The parade will step off at 12:30 and travel down Deer Street to River, S Cedar and Oak Streets. Participants will also go on Oak up to Steuben and pass by the Schoolcraft County Medical Care Facility.

From 10 am to 4 pm the Manistique Art Club will host its annual art fair in the Manistique Marina. This Fair will showcase some of the areas finest arts and crafts.

At 9:30 pm the Newman Navy Cadet Band from Canada will perform in the marina. This is a favorite group of young band members who always put on a fantastic show.

Finally, at dusk, the fireworks will be held over the Manistique Harbor. Thousands will line the river bank and water front to view the show, which organizers state will be even bigger and better than last year.

The City of Manistique thanks the small group of volunteers who work all year rasing funds for this special weekend event.

Manistique EMS is proud to recognize it's staff during this important week of celebration. EMS workers every where stand ready to help their fellow citizens in their time of need, sometimes on the worst day of their lives. The City of Manistique thanks the following Emergency Medical Technicians for their dedicated service to Schoolcraft County: Ken Golat, Roger Irie, Jim Rogers, Charlie Willour, Tim Russell, Vern Faulds, Kevin Smith, Mark Russell, Nancy Irie, Regan Twardokus, Tom Money, Deb Dougovito, Jeff Herlik, Eric Willour, Bob Billings, Kathy Chase, Diane Abram, and Chirs Dixon.

Jluy will be very busy starting on July 3rd with the annuanl Manistique 4th of July Kiddie Parade. This Parade features the children of the community and will march from South Cedar at the Post Office up to the Manistique High School Gym where prizes and popcicles will be handed out. Then on the Fourth, Manistque's Fourth of July Committee will present its annual fourth of July Parade. The streets will be closed to parking and the parade will step off at 12:30 PM and wind its way from 2nd 3rd, & 4th streets all the way through Manistique to Oak Street where it will continue on up to the Medical Care Facility and then disband.

A week later, Manistique's Folk Fest Committee will present the 20th annual Folk Fest. The event is a popular one for residents and visitors alike. Many "former" residents, and those who have family come home for this weekend event. It will begin on Friday afternoon/evening and then the day long Festival takes place on Cedar Street in the downtown area.

Next will be the American Winds Symphony. This Orchestra plays all over the world and will dock at the Manistique Marina for the week long stay. While they are here they will stay with host families and mentor some of the Manistique Youth who will then become part of the orchestra. The American Winds Symphony is making the Great Lakes Tour this year but Manistique is their only stop on Northern Lake Michigan! The American Winds Symphony will alos play for your backyard BBQ while they are here. For further information on that, contact City Hall at 341-2290. The City of Manistique is proud to sponsor this great event!

The Manistique Central Park Celebration will also take place in July and is a fun day for everyone as they gather around the Manistique Central Park for picnics, walking, music, games and of course lots of food!

A HAZMAT recovery ordinance is an ordinance which allows the City to bill a party who causes a Hazardous Materials Release for the cleanup of that release. For example if a tanker truck with a chemical were to overturn and its contents spill out onto the roadway, requiring a cleanup by special means, the Ordinance allows for the City to bill the Party responsible for the spill, for the cost of the cleanup. these types of ordinances are now very common due to the extensive costs incurred for cleaning up these types of spills. Council will take action on this ordinance at it's May meeting.

Feature events include Gun and Knife vendors from all over, a 200 gun auction to be held on Saturday, Trapping Displays, Hunting Displays, Fishing and Camping Displays, Recreational Vehicles, and the US Army will have a Virtual Shooting Tent. Food Concessions will also be available. The Show will be open on Friday hours from 9 am to 7pm, and on Saturday from 9am to 6 pm. To see some of the guns on auction go to www.upauction.com.

Directions to the show from US-2 in Manistique take M-94 4 blocks North to Little Bear West Arena. If traveling South on M-94 continue through Manistique, the Arena is located on Maple Street (M-94). See you at Manistique Sporting Expo '09!

Members had discussed and introduced the ordinance at it's last meeting however it was learned there was a typographical error, and City Atorney Filoramo advised Council to recind that ordinance and reintroduce the corrected version.

The Ordinance will cover South Cedar St from Arbutus to Main Streets, including the area in front of the US Post Office. Also included is Oak St from Arbutus to S. Maple St, and Walnut St from Pearl St to S Cedar, and then 1/2 way up Walnut toward S Maple but not in the residential area of that street. After signage is posted and the Ordinance is published, the Ordinance will likely take effect.

According to City Manager Sheila Aldrich, anyone who wishes to pay their taxes online can go to the city website, click on “Local Government” then click “Winter Tax Records” which will bring up a link. Click the link and register with your name where you will be assigned a password. Property owners can look up their own parcel for free, and there is a $2.00 charge to look at another parcel. Payment is made via Credit card or Debit Card. The Real Estate Agencies have been using this system for some time, and report that it is working extremely well.

LOT PURCHASE PRICES:

8 Grave lot...$2,200.00

Single Grave..$ 300.00

Winter storage$ 125.00

Perpetual Care$ 150.00

ADULT GRAVE OPENING/DISINTERMENT:

Normal Hours $561.20

After Hours $839.12

Holidays/Sunday $978.08

CREMAINS:

Normal Hours $280.60

After Hours $419.56

Holidays/Sunday $489.04

CHILD GRAVE OPENING:

Normal Hours $413.00

After Hours $630.00

Holiday/Sunday $713.00

INFANT GRAVE OPENING:

Normal Hours $281.00

After Hours $420.00

Holidays/Sunday $490.00

If you have any questions contact your Funeral Director or the City of manistique at 906-341-2290.