Living at Old Victoria, Fourth Thursday in History, Folk Music at Library

Living at Old Victoria

Experience first-hand what Copper Country life was like 100 years ago at Old Victoria in Ontonagon County. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-program hiking tour through the Victoria mine site and the privately owned captain's house. At 7:00 p.m., hear the stories of the people who lived at Old Victoria, complete with a special tour of the cabins and a treat baked in the wood stove. Please feel free to attend either or both parts of the program.

This special, two-part event will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009. The tour will begin at the restoration site parking lot near the cabins at 5:30 pm. The terrain is easy and well-suited to walking, but be sure to wear sturdy footwear. The talk will begin at 7:00 pm, also at the cabins near the parking lot. The Old Victoria Restoration Site is located along Victoria Dam Road, Rockland, Michigan, and please note that parking is limited. This program is part of the Fourth Thursday in History speaker series sponsored by Keweenaw National Historical Park.

For more information on the Fourth Thursday in History series, please call Keweenaw National Historical Park at 906/337-3168 or visit www.nps.gov/kewe.

Upcoming Events for Fourth Thursday in History

September 24th, 2009

Saving Money and Saving History: Historic Tax Credit Workshop

Calumet, Michigan

October 22nd, 2009

From Europe to the U.P. – 1880 to 1920

For more detailed information on upcoming events, contact Keweenaw National Historical Park at 906/337-3168, or visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/kewe.

Portage Library Presents Traveling Folk Musician

The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone to enjoy an evening of traditional and original folk music performed by Michigan singer/songwriter Gary Brandt.

Brandt, who has performed with the New Christy Minstrels, will present his show "Rocky Mountain Shadows" on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. The performance is a revival and tribute to some of the old classic folk songs along with several original new songs written by Brandt. The young, old, and those in between will enjoy his easy and relaxed style while listening to songs by Bob Dylan, Jim Croce, Arlo Guthrie, John Denver, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Gordon Lightfoot, Dan Fogelberg, the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, and many others.

This presentation is free, and everyone is invited to attend. For more information please call the library at 482-4570 or visit www.pldl.org

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Jugglers at Library, Calumet Art Center, Mars Correction

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Juggling Unicyclists to Perform at Portage Library

A trio of athlete-artists will return to the Portage Lake District Library to present their unique form of entertainment on Wednesday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m.

Juggling unicyclists Bob, Jason, and Ben will demonstrate unicycle riding techniques outside the library's main door at 6:30 p.m. Afterwards, follow them into the community room at 7:00 p.m. for the "Bob, Jason, and Ben Juggling Show," where participants will be involved in an interactive comedy juggling performance. Children will play juggling games with the trio and watch as they toss balls, rings, clubs, and everything else into the air. New tricks will be performed, and after the show, participants will have time to learn and practice juggling techniques.

Everyone is invited to attend library programs and presentations are free. For more information, please call the library at 482-4570 or visit www.pldl.org

Calumet Art Center Seeking Art

Ed from the Calumet Art Center asked to pass this info. on to students who contributed artwork to Keweenaw: Art from Our Youth, and anyone else, student or adult, who might be interested in painting a small (9" x 12") canvas to donate to the art center for a fundraiser. Here's how it works: Ed provides the canvas, then collects the finished paintings by September 15th. The back of each painting is marked with a number between 1 and 50 (the number of canvases). The works are displayed all together (each painting must be horizontal, not vertical) on a wall, NOT in the order that they are numbered. Interested persons in the community may then purchase tickets for (I believe) $25 each. Each ticket has a number on it. After a certain number of days, ticket holders claim their paintings, only they don't know which painting they'll be getting until they actually receive it. I thought it sounded like fun, provides an opportunity to show off your work at the Art Center, and is a great way to help them raise money. Those persons interested in painting a canvas can email Ed at (withheld for archive)

Correction

The June 3 release of CCHE Updates contained a notice "Mars - closest approach in recorded history" that claimed this event would happen August 27 this year.
We have heard from a reader that the Mars encounter described in that update actually happened August 27, 2003, six years ago. Our apologies for the confusion.

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Homeschool Books for Sale, Succeed at Reading

COPPER COUNTRY HOME EDUCATORS UPDATES

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HOMESCHOOL BOOKS FOR SALE

 

We have several books for sale that we used for homeschooling. I've attached a list. If you are interested in any, please contact Gay Schultz at 482-5418. She can give you more information, including the condition and cost.

Best wishes this year.

Jim Schultz

 

HOMESCHOOL BOOKS FOR SALE

 

A Beka Books - Texts

Science – Order & Reality

Spelling Vocabulary & Poetry 6 – Teacher edition

Spelling Vocabulary & Poetry 6 –  Fifth edition

Health Safety & Manners 3 –  Second edition

Observing God's World – Third edition

Observing God's World – Teacher edition

God's Gift of Language A – Teacher edition, test key, student tests

A Healthier You

A Healthier You – Teacher edition

Third grade reading curriculum in three ring binder

Exploring God's World – 1986 edition

Exploring God's World – Teacher edition

Exploring God's World – Tests, quizzes, reviews

Language Arts 3 Curriculum

Language 3 – Student tests and teacher test key

Language 3 – Teacher edition

Reading 3 Answer key

Reading 5 Answer key

Language 4-6 charts

Health Safety and Manners 2 –  Teacher edition

Discovering God's World

Enjoying God's World

Investigating God's World

Phonics Reading & Spelling Curriculum 2

Letters and Sounds – Test key 2

Language Seatwork Text 2 – Teacher key

Letters and Sounds – Phonics seatwork text 2, plus teacher key third edition

Our America – Grade 2

God's Gift of Language B 

A Beka Books –  General Reading 

Better Bridges – Teacher edition

Silver Sails

Hidden Treasure

Paths of Gold

Sunshine Meadows

All Things Even Frisky

Adventures in Greatness

Fun with Pets

Secrets and Surprises

Of America 1

Flags Unfurled

Liberty Tree

Adventures in Other Lands

Trails to Explore

Song of the Brook

Song of the Brook – Teacher edition

Salute to Courage

Salute to Courage – Teacher edition

World of Wonder

Secret in the Maple Tree (two copies)

Golden Windows

Cross Road 

Bob Jones University 

English 6 – Writing and Grammar – Second edition

English 6 – Writing and Grammar – Teacher edition

English 6 – Writing and Grammar – Test and answer key

Writing and Grammar 7 – Second edition 

Math-U-See 

Foundations of Mathematics – Teacher manual plus VHS tape 

Saxon Math 

Saxon Math 5/4 – Text book, answer book, test book, test solutions, and problem set  answers

Saxon Math 3 – Teacher edition 

Kindergarten Material – Scott Foresman 

Large box includes, phonics materials, phonics workbooks, take-home readers, take home short stories, teachers resource book, plus six spiral bound units – 

      Getting to know us

      A world of wonders

      So much to do

      Every day is special

      Off we go

      Open the doors 

This set is in new condition ! Exceptional! 

Miscellaneous Books 

English for the Thoughtful Child

LiBeary Skills

Vocabulary Cartoons

Vocabulary Cartoons – SAT Word Power

The First Ladies

What's Inside Plants

Exploring Your Solar System

Middle Grade Saxon Math Placement Test Guide

Writers Express Skills Book

Writers Express

Write on Track Skills Book – Teacher edition

The World Almanac for Kids (2000)

Johnny Tremain

A Child's Story of America

Treasures of the Snow

Readers Handbook

Bible Crosswords for Kids

Tales from Far and Near – Tales of Long Ago

Morning Star of the Reformation

The Door in the Wall

What Your Third Grader Needs to Know

Science Curriculum & Activity Guide – A – Classroom Approach Level 2 – Earth    Science and Astronomy (Binder)

Christian Kids Explore Biology (Textbook)

Mapskills

Developing Critical Thinking Through Science Book One

Health Mathematics

Footprints

What Your Second Grader Needs to Know

Let's Find Out About Weather

The Magic School Bus

I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle

Scott Foresman Spelling

Addison-Wesley Science 

Other 

Touch-N-Tell-Me – Addition and subtraction toy

Kitchen Chemistry (Box)

Write Your Own Books (Box) 
 
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Around the world
http://www.worldmag.com/articles/15740

Zac Sunderland, 17, became the world's youngest solo circumnavigator.

Thousands of admirers followed his progress on the blog he kept along the way. Sunderland believes his accomplishment may well encourage other high-school students to pursue a very different kind of homeschooling­the kind that has little to do with home.

August 15, 2009, Vol. 24, No. 16 
 

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UMCHE Kick Off Meeting, MTU Fall Community Programs, PLDL Music and Lunch

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COPPER COUNTRY HOME EDUCATORS UPDATES

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UMCHE KICK OFF MEETING

One week from tonight, August 21, at 7:00 PM is the fall "Kick Off" Meeting for the upcoming school year. It will be held at Calvary Baptist in Negaunee, on US 41 east of Negaunee.

The latest edition of "The Homeschool Helper" can be read at the UMCHE web page at:

http://www.umche.org/pdf.php?file=umchenewsletter82.09.pdf

MTU FALL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Registration for the first session of Community Programs for Fall semester will begin Tuesday, August 25th, at 8:00 am. You may register for programs on-line at http://www.sportsrec.mtu.edu/ by clicking on the Community Programs and then Online Registration, or you may register in person at the SDC Ticket Office. If you are taking advantage of any discounts such as TechFit, SDC Membership, or sibling discounts, you MUST register at the SDC Ticket Office. Phone reservations are not accepted. The current brochure can be found online at http://www.sportsrec.mtu.edu/images/pdf/cp%20fall%2009%20session%201.pdf.

In our continuing effort to offer the best service and value, we would appreciate your opinion of the program(s) you or your child participated in during the past session. The information that emerges from your comments and suggestions will assist in identifying both positives and negatives in each program. As a result, we will strive to make adjustments to provide the best experience for you and your family.

Please take a moment to fill out our on-line survey at https://www.aux.mtu.edu/survey/public/survey.php?name=Community_Programs_2009. Feel free to make any additional comments that may be helpful in evaluating the program(s). If you would like to see a particular program or activity added, please let me know.

Portage Library Offers Music and Lunch Program

The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone to bring their lunch and enjoy "Music on the Menu", an outdoor series of events to be held on the dock outside the library.

Acoustic jazz duo "Wind Shift" will perform at the first event on Friday, August 21, from noon – 1:00 p.m. Mike Irish on acoustic and electric guitar and Scott Veenstra on bass play a variety of jazz and pop standards that create a refreshing and relaxing sound. Wind Shift covers the music of Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington to Sting, and Charlie Parker to Prince. Great melodies and grooves are mixed with exciting improvisations that make the unique sound of Wind Shift.

Everyone is invited to eat, relax, and enjoy their lunch hour while listening to some great music. This program is free and open to all.

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Future Historians, 2009 Sate History Conference - Mackinac Island - October 2-4, Eric Erickson Fall Class, CCCS Soccer,

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FUTURE HISTORIANS

MICHIGAN IRON INDUSTRY MUSEUM

Future Historians Schedule

2009-2010

*NOTE: All meetings 7:00 p.m. at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Rd., Negaunee, Township unless noted.

September 15, 2009 "Growing Up at Fayette: Kids in a Company Town"

Presenter: Brenda Laakso, Historian, Fayette Historic Townsite

From 1867 to 1891 the village of Fayette operated as an iron smelting complex, complete with the furnace complex, worker's housing, town hall and a hotel. Over 500 people lived there, and nearly half of the population was under the age of 16. Imagine growing up in an early U.P. industrial town. What was it really like? What work would you do? What about school and what would you do with your free time? Who would be your friends and neighbors? During this program Ms. Laakso will provide answers to these questions and many more…

October 13, 2009 "Tombstones Can Talk – An Historic Tour of Negaunee's Park Cemetery"

Tour Leader: Barry James, Education Specialist, Michigan Iron Industry Museum

Get into the Halloween spirit by visiting a local cemetery! We shouldn't be scared of cemeteries; they are great places to learn about history, people, tombstones, architecture and local communities. During the tour we will visit the Negaunee Cemetery and learn about gravesites, funeral customs and explore burial plots. The tour will be rain or shine – be prepared for poor weather – then back to the museum for light refreshments.

[Note: Please bring a flashlight and something to write with and on]

November 10, 2009 "Searching for Clues: Archaeological Discoveries at

Historic Fort Wilkins"

Presenter: John Griebel, Director, Ontonagon Historical Society

Archaeology is the science that studies human cultures through the recovery, documentation, analysis, and interpretation of material remains. There have been several investigations at Fort Wilkins, and many artifacts have been recovered. For the past two summers Mr. Griebel has worked at Fort Wilkins documenting cultural remains within the state park. During this meeting he will discuss archaeology within the park and share with us his discoveries.

January 26, 2010 "Weather History in the U.P."

Presenter: Karl Bohnak, Chief Meteorologist, WLUC TV-6, Negaunee

People always seem to be talking about the weather. Imagine what life was like surviving a winter without modern utilities or transportation. At this meeting Mr. Bohnak will offer rare glimpse how early pioneers coped with a harsh climate. He will share stories about Charlie and Angelique Mott, who went to Isle Royale in the summer of 1843 to guard a mining claim with the promise of a boatload of supplies and a return trip in the fall. Neither promise was kept, resulting in a little-known, but chilling tragedy. The TV-6 weatherman will also share his findings and stories about the Upper Peninsula's weather phenomenon.

February 23, 2010 "Poles, Goggles and Skis: Ski Flying in the U.P."

Presenter: Frida Waara, Producer/Writer, On Cue Productions, Marquette

Imagine tying wooden skis to your winter boots, sliding down a steep hill and jumping off a snow-covered mound. What was it like to fly through the air in winter? What sort of equipment did they have in the early 1900s? How has ski equipment changed over the years? What sort of skiing equipment is used today? At this meeting, award-winning producer Frida Waara will present the connection between skiing and mining in the Upper Peninsula. She will also share images and equipment from the past and the present.

March 23, 2010 "The Barefoot Boys of Fayette and other stories of U.P. History"

Presenter: Ragene Henry, Children's book author and teacher (retired), Marquette

Do you like to write? How about writing a story based upon a historical event? At this meeting we will get a behind the scenes look at writing historical fiction. Mrs. Henry will talk about her books, including The Barefoot Boys of Fayette, which recounts the adventures of a group of boys growing up in the Upper Peninsula furnace town of Fayette during its heyday in the 1880s. Her other novels are The Time of the Shining Rocks, An Enduring Christmas and The Copper Moon. An award-winning educator and author, Ragene will show how she used her research about key events in the U.P.'s history to write historical fiction for young readers.

April 20, 2010 "Meet a Civil War Musician of 1865"

Presenter: Michael Deren, "The Past in Person," Ann Arbor

Many historians consider the Civil War era as one of the most important events in American history. Yet, many don't understand what life was like for the everyday soldier. Through the "Civil War Musician of 1865" we will learn about marching, drilling, and camp life. Mr. Deren will share the humor, pain and excitement of the war years through music and song. As a professional musician and educator he plays saxhorn, fife, concertina, bones and bugle. Be prepared for a fun, interactive and exciting program!

Summer Role Playing Registration

will take place at the April 20^th meeting!

Special Summer Programs - Living History Day Camps

At Historic Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor; Fayette Historic Townsite, Garden; and the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, Negaunee.

Students must attend three training sessions to participate.

Training will take place in May/June 2010.

Questions or concerns?

Please call the museum office at (withheld for archive) or

email jamesb@michigan.gov

2009 STATE HISTORY CONFERENCE - MACINAC ISLAND - OCTOBER 2-4

I attended the UP History Conference a couple of years ago in Ontonagon and found it very interesting. The seminars are mostly geared for an adult audience but high school students would probably enjoy many of them. I plan to attend the State Conference on Mackinac Island in October. Hope to see you there. Sara (withheld for archive)

From: hsm@hsmichigan.org
To: hsm@hsmichigan.org
Subject: 2009 Sate History Conference - Mackinac Island - October 2-4
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 14:24:35 -0400

State History Conference
October 2-4, 2009
Mackinac Island, MI

The Historical Society of Michigan's 135th Annual Meeting and State History Conference will be held October 2-4, 2009 on Mackinac Island. The conference features a pre-conference workshop, tours, the annual State History Awards Banquet, a Saturday evening exclusive access to Fort Mackinac with an "Outdoor BBQ" catered by Grand Hotel, three keynotes, ten breakout sessions, exhibitors and two mini-workshops for local historical organizations.
The conference is sponsored and hosted by the Mackinac State Historic Parks and also sponsored by the Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, Lake Superior State University, Michigan State University Press and Mission Point Resort.
Register by downloading the 2009 State History Conference brochure, calling us at (800) 692-1828 or online using PayPal.

Conference Hotel - Mission Point Resort
Special State History Conference Rate: $99.95/night
For reservations call: (800) 833-7711 and ask for the "2009 State History Conference Rate."

Pre-Conference Workshop: A Smart Approach to Exhibit Design with Gerry Adams of Media Rare Inc.
Has your museum ever wondered how to approach exhibit design on a budget? Organizations that lack the multi-million dollar budgets to stage elaborate exhibits can still put together world-class educational opportunities to display their historical artifacts and unique history. Museum exhibit consultant Gerry Adams will explore the possibilities in this three hour pre-conference workshop.

Pre-conference Tours:
Bluff Cottage Tour with Phil Porter, Mackinac State Historic Parks
Nature Tour (Bike Tour) with Jeff Dykehouse, Mackinac State Historic Parks
Historic Downtown Walking Tour with Katie Cederholm, Mackinac State Historic Parks

Three Keynotes include:
· The Heritage of Mackinac
· A Picturesque Situation: Mackinac Before Photography
· The Past, Present and Future of the Mackinac Bridge

Breakout sessions include:
History of the Fur Trade Revealed through Archaeology
A Tale of Two Eras: Early Island Visitors and Story of Mackinac College
Beware the Killers: Identifying and Protecting Your Collections from Agents of Deterioration
Wood, Steel and Ice: The History of the Straits of Mackinac Railway Ferries
Family Life at the Fort
First-Person Interpretation for Historical Organizations
The Anishnaabek at the Straits of Mackinac: Reclaiming Traditions and our Ancestors
History of Ste. Anne de Michilimackinac: the Oldest Parish in Michigan
Music of Mackinac
Living on the Island Year-round

Special access to Fort Mackinac – for State History Conference attendees only!

The conference features special access to Fort Mackinac on Saturday evening. The Grand Hotel will be catering a special outdoor BBQ and costumed staff of the Mackinac State Historic Parks will be on-hand to help attendees explore the fort's structures and grounds!

For more information visit www.hsmichigan.org or email us at hsm@hsmichigan.org.


The Historical Society of Michigan
1305 Abbot Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 324-1828
FAX: (517) 324-4370
E-mail: hsm@hsmichigan.org
Web: www.hsmichigan.org

FALL 2009 CLASSES OFFERED WITH ERIC

Can you believe summer is almost gone - once again a general list of available titles and we'll see who is interested in what class - adults as well as students are invited to each class - if adults want an enrichment class, those can be arranged as needed.

English:

Writing the Research Paper
Introduction to Shakespeare
Poetry
American Literature
British Literature
Beginning Writing

History

US History
European History
World History
American Government
Economics

Music

Music Theory
Voice/Instrument lessons

Thanks

Eric

CCCS SOCCER

The Copper Country Christian School is looking for players to fill out the roster on their soccer team. Practice begins on Monday, Aug. 17th at the MTU soccer field from 3:45-5:30pm. The cost is $50 per player and helps to defray travel expenses, field rental and reffing fees. The first game is Monday, Aug. 24 and the season ends the middle of Oct. For more information, contact the coach, Mike (withheld for archive). The CCCS has been very welcoming of homeschoolers in the past and the current team already has a couple of players from our group.--
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