Traffic and Parking… plenty of concerns With large numbers of people in town these days, traffic and parking in the city has become a frequent topic of discussion, and complaints. Of course, it’s not really a problem… unless you go somewhere. As with many other issues under the control of the city, there’s a committee ... Continue Reading
Trash Talking • Culture Clash
Trash No matter your station in life, regardless of how much money you make, or what kind of mansion or hovel you inhabit... somebody has to take out the trash. It's just a fact. And now it's in the news, as the city of Marquette weighs the pros and cons of the current options in waste management. It seems we've been ... Continue Reading
NIMBYism
Not In My Back Yard There's a quaint little saying that goes... "If your neighbor has a wind chime, you have a wind chime." And of course, vice versa. But wind chimes are usually pretty harmless, even delightful. Now let's up the ante to... "If your neighbor has a rocket launch site, you have a rocket launch site." ... Continue Reading
Mt. Shasta Reopened, Superior Culture Staying Put, and the Census!
Mt. Shasta Reopened As reported here in early August, Mt. Shasta, the historic restaurant in Michigamme, closed down due to the lack of available employees. But, just in time for your color tour up the road, Mt. Shasta has reopened. Elizabeth and Tom Wahlstrom, of Elizabeth’s Chop House fame, have been helping owner ... Continue Reading